Filipinos who insist on not getting vaccinated may change their minds with more encouragement from the government and the private sector – such as allowing only fully vaccinated people to dine, shop or patronize establishments indoors.
Senator Panfilo Lacson made the call for more of such win-win measures even as he reiterated that the government should ensure that vaccines are available and accessible to all.
“A policy of allowing only fully vaccinated customers to eat indoors, while limiting the unvaccinated to alfresco dining is an example.”
“Instead of forcing vaccines on people, why not make them force themselves to get inoculated? A policy of allowing only fully vaccinated customers to eat indoors, while limiting the unvaccinated to alfresco dining is an example. But first, make vaccines available to all,” Lacson said.
The veteran legislator noted that this policy, which some private establishments have started implementing, can be complemented with the proper information and education campaigns to make people realize the importance of getting vaccinated.
“This win-win approach would help both public health and the economy, while respecting the individual rights of citizens to their bodies.”
The seasoned lawmaker said this win-win approach would help both public health and the economy, while respecting the individual rights of citizens to their bodies, and the rights of other citizens to be protected from getting infected.
“We’re facing a pandemic. How can we get out of the pandemic without taking the needed preventive measures?” the senator concluded.
