San Juan, Manila start COVID-19 vaccine registration

The San Juan city government has initiated a registration process for residents interested in receiving free COVID-19 vaccines, allocating PHP50 million for procurement.

The vaccination program in San Juan will prioritize healthcare workers, followed by indigent senior citizens.

Residents can register online or manually at health centers and barangay halls to help the city determine the quantity of vaccines to purchase.

The national government will also provide budget support for San Juan's inoculation program.

In Manila, over 50,000 residents have registered for free COVID-19 vaccines as of Tuesday.

Manila Mayor Francisco 'Isko Moreno' Domagoso aims to acquire 400,000 doses and has signed non-disclosure agreements with Pfizer and AstraZeneca.

The city government of Manila has set aside P250 million for vaccine procurement and can increase its budget to up to P1 billion.

Manila residents and workers are encouraged to register at www.manilacovid19vaccine.com.