The government of Botolan town in Zambales province has resumed its rice subsidy for its residents amid the ongoing pandemic. The program will also benefit residents who will be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. (Photo from the Facebook page of the Botolan municipal office)
SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — Residents in Botolan town who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will receive free rice from the local government for two weeks, officials said.
The move was part of the rice subsidy project of the municipal government that was initially intended as aid for its residents amid the ongoing community quarantine.
Giving out free rice to those who would complete their vaccines is the town’s way of encouraging its residents to get inoculated against the viral disease, officials said.
According to the municipal government, vaccinated residents have to present their vaccination cards as proof that they have received the second dose of the vaccine.
Health workers there have been administering the Coronavac vaccine made by Chinese pharmaceutical firm Sinovac and donated to the country.