Presidential Spokesperson Secretary Harry Roque Jr. presented in his press briefing today, June 1, 2021, the allowed and prohibited activities and establishments, including operational capacities, in the National Capital Region (NCR) Plus.

With the expected arrival of more vaccine doses in the coming weeks, Presidential Spokesperson Secretary Harry Roque Jr asked the public to get vaccinated, as the vaccination of Priority Group A4 or the economic frontliners is set to start in June.

The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on Thursday, May 27, approved the recommendation to refine the Priority Group A4 of the COVID-19 Immunization Program.

Presidential Spokesperson Secretary Harry Roque Jr. noted the improvement in the overall healthcare utilization rate (HCUR) in the National Capital Region (NCR), which is currently classified as low-risk. However, Secretary Roque said the Palace is supportive of the call of implementers on the ground – the local government officials – to keep the reopening of the economy gradual.

Selling vaccination slots is not allowed as it goes against the principle of equitable vaccine distribution and may compromise the country’s obligation with the COVAX Facility on the basis of equitable distribution of vaccines, said Presidential Spokesperson Secretary Harry Roque Jr.

Presidential Spokesperson Secretary Harry Roque Jr on Monday, May 24, 2021, reminded the public that all available vaccine brands in the country are safe and effective against severe disease and death brought about by COVID-19.

The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on Thursday, May 20, 2021, noted that the Metro Manila Council has allowed religious gatherings at 30% venue capacity.

Indigent Filipinos will soon be prioritized for the Pfizer vaccine after President Rodrigo Roa Duterte ordered that the said vaccine brand be given to the country’s indigent population, in accordance with the COVAX Facility prioritization for vaccines, said Presidential Spokesperson Secretary Harry Roque Jr. in a press briefing on May 20, 2021.

Presidential Spokesperson Secretary Harry Roque Jr. reminded the public to coordinate beforehand with their respective local government units (LGUs) before proceeding to vaccination sites to prevent mass gathering.