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GATCHALIAN TO DEPED: BE PROACTIVE IN VAXXING KIDS

To help accelerate the expansion of in-person classes nationwide, Senator Win Gatchalian is urging the Department of Education (DepEd) to proactively participate in pediatric vaccination against COVID-19. In Executive Order No. 166 s. 2022, which adopts the Ten-Point Policy Agenda on Economic Recovery, the acceleration, and expansion of the vaccination program and the resumption of […]

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INVOLVE SCHOOLS IN PEDIATRIC VAXXING – GATCHALIAN

With the government preparing for the fourth round of Bayanihan, Bakunahan or National Vaccination Day this March, Senator Win Gatchalian bats for the participation of schools and Department of Education (DepEd) field units to increase vaccination coverage in the pediatric population. Gatchalian cited the crucial role of COVID-19 vaccination among learners to ensure the safe […]

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KIKO PANGILINAN TO PARENTS: HAVE YOUR KIDS VAXXED

Senator Kiko Pangilinan has urged parents of children under 11 to have their kids vaccinated in order for the country to achieve herd immunity. Pangilinan said that parents should not rely on disinformation regarding vaccines as science already confirmed that it is safe for children to be inoculated. “Huwag magpapaniwala sa haka-haka, sa siyensya tayo […]

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MMDA LAUNCHES ‘RESBAKUNA KIDS’ – ARTES

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority has converted its vaccination facility to a child-friendly area as the agency recently rolled out its vaccination drive for children aged 5 to 11. Child stars and children of showbiz personalities and players of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) and MMDA officials were inoculated during the launch held at the […]

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CONSOLACION, CEBU LAUNCHES ‘RESBAKUNA KIDS’

The Department of Health (DOH) in Central Visayas kicked off the vaccination for children aged 5 to 11 at a mall in Consolacion town, north of Cebu province, with 160 kids receiving their first dose. “Today’s ceremonial launching is another huge leap forward in our aspiration to finally end the pandemic, considering that the young […]

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TAGUIG’S KIDS’ VAX HUB A ‘SUPERHERO CARNIVAL’

The Taguig City government turned some of its coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination hubs into a “superhero carnival” center as it officially rolled out the jabs for children aged 5 to 11 years old. Taguig Mayor Lino Cayetano said this is part of the efforts to reduce fear or vaccine hesitancy among the age group. […]