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Raffles for vaccines? Senators welcome 'creative' ways to boost vaccine confidence
Senators have expressed openness to providing incentives and holding raffles to encourage more Filipinos to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
This comes after Las Piñas Representative Camille Villar launched a constituent-focused incentive program offering a house and lot, groceries, and motorcycles to vaccinated individuals.
Senator Panfilo Lacson stated that any legal and creative means should be employed to boost participation in the national immunization program, emphasizing the benefits for public health and economic recovery.
Senate President Vicente Sotto III also supported the idea, saying the government should permit activities that promote vaccination among the populace.
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