Sen. Go: Prioritize COVID-19 vaccines over MGCQ

Senator Bong Go stated that the Philippines should prioritize its COVID-19 vaccination program before considering the placement of the entire country, including Metro Manila, under modified general community quarantine (MGCQ).

Go emphasized that his personal stance is to implement the vaccine rollout first to ensure the safety of Filipinos.

He reasoned that the current situation remains dangerous, and the government's vaccination program has not yet commenced.

The senator highlighted the value of human life, stating that money can be earned back, but lost lives cannot be replaced.

Go believes that prioritizing health and lives should come before gradually easing economic restrictions.

His remarks come in response to proposals aimed at easing quarantine restrictions to stimulate the economy.

Navotas Mayor Toby Tiangco previously reported that most Metro Manila mayors favor placing the region under MGCQ in March.