The DOH tapped Pacquiao in urging parents and guardians to bring their children aged six to 59 months to health centers for free measles vaccination. The public service announcement dubbed “Knock out tigdas (measles)” features Pacquiao and Health Secretary Francisco Duque III. DOH data showed that a total of 8,443 measles cases, with 136 deaths, were recorded from January to Feb 16. PRC chairman and Sen. Richard Gordon said the vaccination drive was in support of the government’s efforts to contain the measles outbreak. We are working with the DOH and local governments to immunize the children against measles,” Gordon said.

Source: Philippine Star February 18, 2019 16:01 UTC