MANILA, Philippines — Senator Richard Gordon on Monday suggested that incentives—like donuts or coffee—be given to those who will have themselves inoculated against COVID-19 in order to boost the country’s vaccination drive.
“There is hesitation, that’s why I’m saying bigyan natin ng donut…Provide incentives to get vaccinated.One donut if you get a vaccination,” Gordon said during a media forum organized by the Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines (FOCAP).
The senator, who also serves as the chairman of the Philippine Red Cross, said they already talked with two famous donut and coffee brands about the incentive.
“Those two already agreed,” he added but …
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