The International Chamber of Commerce Philippines, Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the International Chamber of Commerce are organizing today a virtual meeting of experts and policymakers dubbed the “Vaccine Summit: Equitable Distribution and Safety.”
Ambassador Francis Chua, founding chairman of ICCP and chairman emeritus of PCCI, said the summit would provide information on the status of the global distribution of the vaccines against COVID-19.
“We know how critical this vaccination program is to achieve herd immunity faster and hasten our socioeconomic recovery. This is why we have to make sure the inoculation programs of the government and the private sector will be effective, safe, and equitable,” Chua said.
Ambassador Benedicto Yujuico, president of PCCI and ICCP, highlighted the importance of equitable administration of the vaccine to the speedy rebuilding and recovery of the country’s economy and society.
Leading the presenters at the summit are Manila Mayor Francisco Domagoso and Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr., chief implementer and vaccine czar of the National Task Force Against COVID-19.