Palace stresses safety as people go home for holidaysCatholic devotees attend a Christmas eve mass maintaining social distancing to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus, outside the Quiapo church in Manila on December 24, 2020. MANILA, Philippines — Despite the country's improving pandemic numbers, Malacañang urged Filipinos not to be complacent and to prioritize their safety when visiting their loved ones during the holidays. "I would go for safety first, safety first. Let’s take advantage of these three days National Vaccination Days to fully protect ourselves and our families," he added. The government earlier Monday kicked off its three-day national vaccination campaign to achieve its goal of vaccinating at least half of the country's population by yearend.

Source: Philippine Star November 29, 2021 14:49 UTC