Plans to adopt for national government

Last Tuesday, August 23, Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) Undersecretary Ernesto Perez visited Mabalacat City’s COVID-19 Response Integrated System (CRIS) program at SM City Clark. Having explored and inspected the city’s vaccination program, its process and methodology, he said they plan to pattern the national government’s program after it.

Perez commended the quick response of the CRIS vaccination program. “Itong system ninyo sa Mabalacat ang planong irecommend para gawin na template sa national para gawin best practice. Plano rin ng ARTA na magkaroon ng summit dito,” Perez shared.

Mayor Cris Garbo takes pride in the city’s effective implementation of the CRIS program which earned various recognitions including the highest overall vaccine utilization rate in Central Luzon. The program is headed by Dr. Jay Rivera.

“It is an honor for us to be recognized for what we do for our Cabalens but we believe it is our duty and responsibility to serve the Mabalaquenians to the best of our abilities,” said Garbo.

“This is our objective – to come up with best practices of our services not only for the benefit of the locals but also the government as a whole,” Garbo added.

With a total of 259, 226 fully vaccinated individuals as of August 25, Mabalacat City has reached more than 100% completion rate. This city has since been recognized as having one of the highest numbers of vaccinated individuals among the local government units in Central Luzon. (Mabalacat CIO)