Davao Light and Power Company

A total of 402 individuals were vaccinated against COVID-19 virus during the Pilot Vaccination Run administered by the Philippine Red Cross - Davao City Chapter in partnership with the LGU of Davao CIty and Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) on September 11, 2021 at the University of the Immaculate Conception, Annex Campus at Bonifacio Street, Davao City.

 

The beneficiaries of the said vaccination include contractors of the power industry, Davao Light employees' dependents, household, and family members, amongst others.

Engr. Rodger Velasco, the President and Chief Operating Officer of Davao Light explains that after reaching 96% vaccination coverage amongst its employees, the company sees the need to secure each family as well, to minimize the risk of transmission within the household and the workplace.

 

“We want to create a bubble securing each family, and our contractors, therefore creating a bigger bubble of protection for Davao Light and its stakeholders,” he said.

 

Novia Therese Labis, an employee of the company, expressed her gratitude for including her sister in the vaccination.

 

“Mabawas-bawasan na akong kaguol kung matakdan ko simbako sa work or asa man, kay at least vaccinated na mi tanan sa akong family. Mas gamay na ang risk ma hospitalize. Thank you kaayo sa akong company, Red Cross and sa city government” (I now worry less about acquiring COVID-19, God forbid, at work or anywhere else. At least now my family’s already vaccinated. There’s a lower risk of being hospitalized. Thank you so much to my company (Davao Light), Red Cross and the city government,” she said.

 

Since the beginning of the pandemic, Davao Light has been proactively supporting the government’s effort in managing COVID-19 through practicing WOW: Wash hands frequently, Observe Physical distancing, and Wearing of face mask and/or face shield; and the implementation of 50 to 60% work-from-home scheme.

The health protocols imposed by the City Health Office were strictly followed on the vaccination day. All jabs were provided for free by the City Government of Davao.