The camp of Vice President Leni Robredo is not backing down on the challenge of Senator Bong Go to get vaccinated against COVID-19 in public to boost the public confidence on vaccines.

“As early as the first week of December, VP Leni already declared her willingness to receive the vaccine in public to encourage all Filipinos to get vaccinated,” OVP Spokesperson Barry Gutierrez said in a statement.

“In her view, government should have two priorities on this issue: ensuring the availability of a safe, effective, and affordable vaccine, and ensuring that as many Filipinos as possible receive it. She is more than ready to do her part in attaining these goals,” he added.

Go challenges Robredo to do it alongside him and President Rodrigo Duterte to show Filipinos that vaccines work, especially since many people worry about the vials’ efficacy and their alleged side effect.

“Pagkatapos ni Pangulong Duterte or sabay, ikaw naman VP Leni Robredo ang magpaturok din, ipakita mo rin sa… sabay-sabay tayo,” Go told the Vice President.

“Ako po ay hinahamon ko kayo para makuha natin ang kumpiyansa ng bawat Pilipino, ipakita natin na sabay-sabay tayong magpa-turok,” he added.

The former presidential aide and now senator also urged cabinet officials to have themselves vaccinated to encourage more people to be vaccinated. (TDT)