Section 12Sec./Art. 12

COVID-19 Vaccine Card. -Subject to the provisions of Republic Act No. 10173 or the "Data Privacy Act of 2012", the DOH shall issue a vaccine card to all persons vaccinated. to fast track the process, the DOH may delegate the processing and issuance of vaccine cards to LGUs and private entities, subject to guidelines to the promulgated by the DOH. The vaccine card shall contain the following:

(a) Basic personal information such as full name, present and/or permanent address, and birthdate;

(b) Manufacturer, brand name, and batch number or other identifier of the COVID-19 vaccine;

(c) Date of vaccination;

(d) Name of the hospital, health center, or health facility where the vaccine was received;

(e) Name, signature, and license number of the duly licensed physician, nurse or health worker administering the vaccine;

(f) Date of the last RT-PCR testing and the name of the laboratory that conducted the last RT-PCR testing, if applicable; and

(g) Such other information which may be determined as necessary by the Secretary of Health or the IATF-EID in line with the declared policy of this Act.

The issuance of a vaccine card is intended to be digital, but shall remain accessible through other means such as printed cards. The DOH, through the Department of Information and Communications Technology, shall develop the LGU-based digital systems and applications that will meet the objectives of the COVID-19 Vaccination Program while maintaining quality, safety, ease of use, and accessibility for all Filipinos:Provided,That the DOH shall maintain a central database of vaccinations, and mandate a uniform format for the vaccine card, the contents of which shall be updated accordingly to always conform with globally accepted standards:Provided, further,That the vaccine cards shall not be considered as an additional mandatory requirement for educational, employment and other similar government transaction purposes.

Individuals vaccinated against COVID-19 as indicated in the vaccine card shall not be considered immune from COVID-19, unless otherwise declared by the DOH based on reliable scientific evidence and consensus.

No fees shall be collected for the issuance, amendment, or replacement of a vaccine card. The amount needed for the initial implementation shall be charged against available funds for the purpose. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for its continued implementation shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

The falsification of a vaccine card shall be punishable under Act No. 3185, as amended, otherwise known as "The Revised Penal Code".