26 Addressing Inequality During the Pandemic their vaccination sites; while the Municipality of Sta. Maria stated that priority lanes are available for persons with disabilities.98 115 Other LGUs have taken cognizance of potential economic costs and losses from vaccine inoculation; in response, they provide free rides by using tricycles for older persons and persons with disabilities on the way to vaccination sites and implemented “Bakuna nights” or night vaccinations.99 116 Access to registration has been raised as an issue, especially for the country’s indigent population, a priority eligible population who may not have access to the internet or have gadgets to register online. As reported by CHR NCR, LGUs have employed different modes of registration and rules:100 Online a • Online registration (website) • Through text • Use of QR Code Offline/On-site b • Barangay assisted registration / On-site assisted registration via Barangay • Group scheduling of industries, companies, and businesses • Barangay/Health Center • Walk-in for priority groups • No walk-in vaccination • House to house vaccination for bedridden individuals or senior citizen 117 LGUs have undertaken steps to address access to information regarding COVID-19 vaccines, specifically vaccine hesitancy. Reports from regional offices have taken cognizance of the communication campaigns launched by different LGUs. These campaigns and information drives utilized both traditional (such as print advertising, press releases, brochures, newsletters, and radio) and digital media (such as search engine optimization, viral campaigns, [online] audience participation, FAQs, sectoral virtual meetings, and online learning sessions and webinars). Various LGUs have turned to social media to post infographics and step-by-step guides for both online and on-site registration, schedules, and 98 HUMAN RIGHTS CENTERS MANAGEMENT OFFICE ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL RIGHTS CENTER. (2021). Vaccination for All: Monitoring of the January to June 2021 COVID-19 Vaccination Rollout. Commission on Human Rights. 99 HUMAN RIGHTS CENTERS MANAGEMENT OFFICE ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL RIGHTS CENTER. (2021). Vaccination for All: Monitoring of the January to June 2021 COVID-19 Vaccination Rollout. Commission on Human Rights. 100 HUMAN RIGHTS CENTERS MANAGEMENT OFFICE ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL RIGHTS CENTER. (2021). Vaccination for All: Monitoring of the January to June 2021 COVID-19 Vaccination Rollout. Commission on Human Rights.

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