In this 1st Episode of Season 2 of the Open Bar podcast, we talk to Cebu City Councilor Joel Garganera who heads the city’s Emergency Operations Center. He has been at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19 in Cebu City.

Joel discusses with attorneys Jayson, Ria, and Kara the issues surrounding the strategies employed to encourage people to get vaccinated. Is there discrimination against those who have not had their vaccination? Are personal liberties at stake? How does the “No Vax-No Work Policy” reconcile with DOLE Advisory No. 03 Series of 2021 which prohibits discrimination against unvaccinated employees?

These and other questions the podcast tackles, including how Cebu City is doing with its vaccination program and the challenges it has faced and continues to face.

Production & Direction: Atty. Ian Vincent Manticajon Editorial Assistance: Atty. Christopher John Menguito Content Consultant: Atty. King Anthony Perez Cover Art and Intro/Outro Voiceover: Trisha Maie Apa-apMusic: bensound.com