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| 400K VACCINES ARRIVE ON THE 450TH ARAW NG MAYNILA |
Yesterday, a private ceremony was held at the National Commission for Culture and the Arts' Metropolitan Theater. The Manila local government honored and thanked its upstanding citizens and businesses. A posthumous award was also bestowed upon all front-liners who gave their lives to fight against COVID-19. The event was capped with Moreno receiving the vaccine doses at the airport, which signals yet another ray of hope for Manilenyos.
Last month, stocks in the capital city were precariously low, which prompted the decision to halt walk-in vaccinations. However, Manila's "Vaccine Nation" campaign marches steadily forward due to the City's foresight and planning and a great working relationship with IPB, with whom they have been in talks since April for doses, Manila's "Vaccine Nation" campaign marches steadily forward.
Manila has vaccinated 41% of its 800,000-target population in terms of vaccination performance. This is in tandem with the Vaccine Express project of the Office of the Vice President, where a drive-through vaccination site for members of the transport sector receives their inoculations and gas cards to help them get back to work and revive the economy.
“Kaiba sa atin selebrasyon noong 2020, ipinagdiriwang natin ngayong taon ang Araw ng Maynila nang pisikal tayong magkakasama habang istriktong sumusunod sa minimum health protocols,” the Mayor said.
"Your City will continue to vaccinate as many as possible, as soon as possible. Our partnership with IP-Biotech and other local businesses will help us reach herd immunity in no time. More jabs will also create more jobs contributing to economic recovery," Moreno added.
IPB Chairman Enrique Gonzalez said, "We are honored to serve the City of Manila on the Araw Ng Maynila. We are also inspired to see the many innovations the City of Manila implemented, such as their vaccine ID system and free covid-testing. Mabuhay Ang Manila! Mabuhay Ang Pilipinas!"
Apart from the vaccines arriving, the City inaugurated a new COVID-19 field hospital on Araw ng Maynila. The new Archbishop of Manila, Jose Cardinal Advincula, was installed in the Manila Cathedral, and the Araw ng Maynila Racing Festival was launched in Carmona, Cavite.