In a statement, Jollibee Group founder and Chairman Tony Tan Caktiong said the company has set up a vaccination program that provides free vaccines for all its employees in the Philippines. The company is also sourcing vaccines for its employees’ dependents and extended family and household members. “Our employees’ safety and well-being has always been paramount,” Tan said.
The vaccination program covers employees from its fast-food chains: Jollibee, Chowking, Mang Inasal, Greenwich, Burger King, Red Ribbon, Panda Express, Pho24, commissaries, distribution centers, support functions and the Jollibee Group Foundation, the company said.
Communication efforts like a series of webinars on vaccine education have been started to help employees make informed decisions on their health.
Jollibee said its vaccination program will be implemented following the guidelines from the Inter-Agency Task Force and the Department of Health in support of the country’s national vaccine program.
“Once the vaccines are available, the company will coordinate with local government units to optimize the available supply of vaccines.”
Jollibee earlier said it spent some P7 billion to transform its global business structure amid the pandemic, focusing on food deliveries, drive-thru on its stores, while rationalizing its network of stores and supply chain facilities and management staff.