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VP Robredo to get COVID-19 vaccine in public, says spox
Vice President Leni Robredo is willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in public to encourage public confidence, a stance she declared as early as December.
Her spokesperson, Ibarra Gutierrez, stated that Robredo is ready to do her part in ensuring vaccine availability and uptake among Filipinos.
This comes after Senator Bong Go challenged Robredo to get vaccinated alongside President Rodrigo Duterte.
President Duterte's stance on vaccination has shifted, from being willing to take it first to receiving it last to prioritize health workers, the elderly, and the poor.
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque stated that Duterte will be vaccinated in private, similar to Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.
The government intends to provide free vaccinations initially to medical frontliners, senior citizens, the poor and vulnerable, and uniformed personnel.
The first vaccine doses are expected in February, despite some Filipinos expressing safety concerns.
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