Almost a majority of Filipinos are not inclined to get vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), based on a latest Pulse Asia survey.

Filipino adults raised concerns on the safety of these newly developed vaccines as different countries launched their immunization programs.

The survey revealed that 95% of Filipinos said they are aware vaccines are being developed.

Only 47% said they would not get vaccinated, while 32% expressed willingness, and the remaining 21% said they were undecided.

The survey also showed that 84% of those who said they don’t want to be vaccinated cited safety as their main reason.

On the other hand, 7% of the respondents are worried the vaccines might not be free, another 5% believed inoculation is not required to combat the disease, and 4% said the vaccines might be expensive.

Pulse Asia also reported that 41% of Metro Manila residents said they would not get vaccinated, as did 48% in Mindanao, and 43% in Classes ABC.

Pfizer and AstraZeneca have applied for emergency use authorization in the Philippines.

The government hopes to start its vaccination program in May.