MABALACAT CITY – Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) Undersecretary Ernesto Perez visited this city’s COVID-19 Response Integrated System (CRIS) program at SM City Clark on Tuesday, August 23.
Usec. Perez further explored and inspected the city’s vaccination program, its process and methodology, as they plan to pattern its best practices for the national government to enact.
Perez also commended the quick response of the city government in its vaccination program through CRIS head Dr. Jay Rivera. Perez also added that they also plan to hold a summit on the CRIS 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.
“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.
