Tag: COVID-19 Vaccine

  • Rustan’s Extends Aid of COVID-19 Vaccines to San Juan City

    Rustan’s Senior Vice President for Planning and Development, Mr. Michael T. Huang, represented the entire Rustan Group of Companies (RGOC) in formalizing its donation of 2,100 AstraZeneca vaccines to Mayor Francis Zamora of the City of San Juan. 

    Rustans Michael T. Huang and San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora

    Proposed and spearheaded by Mr. Huang, the RGOC community concurred with the intent of extending available and unused vaccines to a Local Government Unit so it can ramp up vaccination roll out to its constituents. Having chosen San Juan as its beneficiary, initial coordination with Dr. Mitzi Tanchoco, the City Health Officer and presentation and acceptance of proposal by the office of the City Mayor were observed before the actual transfer of the vaccines. 

    Rustans Michael T. Huang at the San Juan City office

    During the turnover, San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora received the doses of AstraZeneca donated by the Rustan Group Of Companies which includes Rustan Coffee Corporation (Starbucks), Adora/TGI (Travel with the Grooves, Inc, RDFS/RWRI (Royal Duty-Free Shop), and Rustan Commercial Corporation.

  • GUIDE: Where to Book and Get Your COVID-19 Booster Shots in Metro Manila

    We’re almost two years in the pandemic and while most of us have already been vaccinated, the DOH recommends to get a COVID-19 booster shot especially if it’s already been 3 months since you’ve been fully vaccinated. With the looming threat of the Omicron variant that’s highly transmissible, getting an extra layer of protection is the best thing we can do to protect ourselves and our loved ones (and even strangers!). Most LGUs in Metro Manila have rolled out booster shots for its residents, however, if you could no longer wait for your turn, here are other options where you can get your booster shots in Metro Manila:

    Note: This list will be updated as more COVID-19 booster vaccination sites are made available to the public in Metro Manila.

    Makati City LGU

    Makati and non-Makati residents can walk-in at any of Makati’s booster vaccination sites. Those who are interested should register to covid19vaccine.safemakati.com and choose Non-Makati LGU Vaccinated Individuals if not a Makati resident. Fill up the form on the website or at the vaccination center.

    Check My Makati’s Facebook page to check #BakunaMakati’s capacity tracker which they update throughout the day.

    Manila City LGU

    Booster shots are now available for A1 to A5 priority groups who have are fully vaccinated for at least three months. There is a booster shot drive thru for motorcycle and bicycle riders in Kartilya ng Katipunan (1,000 pax daily), for PUV drivers in Bagong Ospital ng Maynila, and for four-wheel vehicles in Quirino Grandstand (available 24/7).

    Check Manila Public Information Office’s Facebook page for updates.

    Solaire ICTSI Foundation Inc. Vaccination Center

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    For booster shots, register via https://vax.captivate.ph and receive a text message and e-mail after. On the day, bring a Valid ID, Appointment (QR Code), and original copy of primary series vaccination card. Priority lane is available for PWD, Elderly & Pregnant.

    Location is at Seaside Drive, Tambo Paranaque, Metro Manila.