Bishop Ruperto C. Santos posting he’s been vaxxed. Contributed photo
BALANGA CITY — Bishop Ruperto C. Santos of the Diocese of Balanga on Tuesday got his first shot of the vaccine against the coronavirus disease which he said was for the common good and public safety.
Santos, 64, was inoculated with Sinovac vaccine at the temporarily closed Grand Ballroom of Lou-is Resort and Restaurant here.
“This is to protect whom I meet and attend my celebrations of sacraments. With my inoculation, the diocese promotes vaccinations and encourages our lay faithful to do the same,” the prelate said.
He was among senior citizens from Balanga City and the 11 towns in the province who received the vaccinations that started Monday.
“To make ourselves safe is to save our people and to follow the heath protocols is our service to them,” he noted.
He described the healthcare workers at the vaccination area as very professional who performed their tasks with care and very courteous.
“All of them are very helpful and doing their best. We are blessed to have them, to be taken care of by them. The diocese is grateful for their services and sacrifices,” Santos said.
“Always with our prayers that God will always keep us safe and strong and will bring healing to our land,” he shared.
