From the Philippine News Agency (Jun 14, 2021): AFP starts inoculation in Camp Aguinaldo (By Lade Jean Kabagani)
TROOPS TURN. Five hundred soldiers at the Armed Forces of the Philippines headquarters in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City receive Sinovac shots on Monday (June 14, 2021). Uniformed personnel are included in the government's A4 priority group. (PNA photo by Joey Razon)
Now that the government has expanded the Covid-19 vaccination program, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) inoculated 500 of its soldiers on Monday.
National Task Force (NTF) Against Covid-19 deputy chief implementer Vince Dizon visited the AFP General Headquarters (GHQ) at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City to witness the vaccination of military troops.
The country's testing czar cited the need to vaccinate the country's uniformed personnel as they play critical roles amid the public health crisis.
He said they not only maintain the country's security but also assist in the government's Covid-19 pandemic response.
"Napaka-importante talaga na mabakunahan ang mga tropa natin, lahat ng uniformed personnel. Kailangan na talagang mabakunahan na natin kasi sila 'yung exposed na exposed (It is important for our troops, all our uniformed personnel, to get vaccinated as they are ones who are mostly exposed to the virus)," Dizon said in an interview.
Soldiers also man quarantine checkpoints and quarantine facilities and assist in vaccine arrival and deployment.
In the National Capital Region (NCR), 9,000 in the AFP are not yet vaccinated but Dizon is confident they can be inoculated within two weeks.
The inoculation of all personnel at the AFP GCQ is expected to be done by Tuesday, he added.
"I think we will be done by tomorrow and later on we will go to other camps and make sure within 10 to 14 days all our troops are already vaccinated," he said.
Vaccination at the Philippine National Police (PNP) will begin Tuesday in nearby Camp Crame.
Maj. Edna Claire Capacillo, Philippine Air Force (PNA photo by Lade Kabagani)
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With the volumes of vaccines coming in, Dizon said the government can now vaccinate more and achieve mass population protection soon.
"We have to really focus, not only on the prevention, detection, isolation, and treatment, but we need to have a continuous vaccination," he said.
The government is boosting its vaccination program in areas that are experiencing a surge in cases.
"We will maximize our resources and we will not stop until this problem ends," Dizon said.
Maj. Edna Claire Capacillo, 42, said she decided to get vaccinated not only to protect herself but also her family, her co-workers, and those she socializes with.
"Ini-encourage ko 'yung iba na hindi pa nakapagpa-vaccine na i-grab na natin 'yung opportunity para sa proteksyon ng lahat (I encourage those who are not yet vaccinated to grab this opportunity for the protection of all)," Capacillo said.
More supplies
With the volumes of vaccines coming in, Dizon said the government can now vaccinate more and achieve mass population protection soon.
"We have to really focus, not only on the prevention, detection, isolation, and treatment, but we need to have a continuous vaccination," he said.
The government is boosting its vaccination program in areas that are experiencing a surge in cases.
"We will maximize our resources and we will not stop until this problem ends," Dizon said.
Maj. Edna Claire Capacillo, 42, said she decided to get vaccinated not only to protect herself but also her family, her co-workers, and those she socializes with.
"Ini-encourage ko 'yung iba na hindi pa nakapagpa-vaccine na i-grab na natin 'yung opportunity para sa proteksyon ng lahat (I encourage those who are not yet vaccinated to grab this opportunity for the protection of all)," Capacillo said.
Lt. Commander Chris Brian Ascaño, Philippine Navy (PNA photo by Lade Kabagani)
Lt. Commander Chris Brian Ascaño, 40, said people need to protect themselves against the virus and help the spread of the infection.
Ascaño said they are vulnerable to virus exposure since they are required to be physically present at work.
"We have to travel from our place to work. Then there's a possibility for us to get the virus during our travel so I got the vaccine to protect myself," he said.
He urged his fellow soldiers to get vaccinated.
"Sana kayo ay magpabakuna na para sa kaligtasan ng ating mga kasama at ng ating mga kababayan (I hope you get vaccinated to protect our comrades and our countrymen)," he said.
Lt. Commander Chris Brian Ascaño, 40, said people need to protect themselves against the virus and help the spread of the infection.
Ascaño said they are vulnerable to virus exposure since they are required to be physically present at work.
"We have to travel from our place to work. Then there's a possibility for us to get the virus during our travel so I got the vaccine to protect myself," he said.
He urged his fellow soldiers to get vaccinated.
"Sana kayo ay magpabakuna na para sa kaligtasan ng ating mga kasama at ng ating mga kababayan (I hope you get vaccinated to protect our comrades and our countrymen)," he said.
Lt. Col. Don Ravago, Philippine Army (PNA photo by Lade Kabagani)
Lt. Colonel Don Ravago said he did not feel anything after his first shot of the Sinovac vaccine.
He lauded the government's vaccination program and for making sure that those who are working in the frontlines are protected.
"Malaking bagay 'yung vaccine na binibigay sa ating kasundaluhan 'pagkat bilang front-liner, ito 'yung first-hand protection para makapagsilbi ng mas maganda sa ating taong bayan (The vaccine given to the military is a huge help because as front-liners, this is the first-hand protection to better serve our people)," Ravago said.
Apart from the AFP and PNP, the government will also inoculate uniformed personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard, Bureau of Fire Protection, and Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit.
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1143659
Lt. Colonel Don Ravago said he did not feel anything after his first shot of the Sinovac vaccine.
He lauded the government's vaccination program and for making sure that those who are working in the frontlines are protected.
"Malaking bagay 'yung vaccine na binibigay sa ating kasundaluhan 'pagkat bilang front-liner, ito 'yung first-hand protection para makapagsilbi ng mas maganda sa ating taong bayan (The vaccine given to the military is a huge help because as front-liners, this is the first-hand protection to better serve our people)," Ravago said.
Apart from the AFP and PNP, the government will also inoculate uniformed personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard, Bureau of Fire Protection, and Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit.
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1143659
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