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Iya Villania and Drew Arellano were among those who got vaccinated against COVID-19 as the government begins inoculating individuals in the workforce.

The government kicked off its vaccination drive for those under the A4 category yesterday, June 7.

People who are covered by the said category are private sector workers who are required to be physically present at their workplace outside of their residences.

It also includes government workers and informal sector workers and self-employed who need to work outside their residences and private household workers.

In an Instagram post, Iya expressed relief that she and Drew got their first shot after waiting patiently for months.

“Never been so excited about getting vaccinated before. Drew and I were ecstatic to be part of the opening of the A4 category vaccination program! Very timely for me now that work is starting to take me outside of my home,” wrote Iya.

The Mars Pa More host encouraged the public to get vaccinated if they have the chance.

“If you are that essential worker in your home that needs to leave the house to provide, now is your chance to get protected!

“Do it for yourself, your family, and for the nation. Each person vaccinated is a step closer to us achieving herd immunity and a chance to get our old norm back!”

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Iya also said that she and Drew “were more than happy” to get inoculated with the Sinovac brand.

“We can achieve herd immunity only if you too get that shot… no matter which brand it is. The sooner, the better.”

She added, “Let's not waste what is already of limited supply. We can do this, but we can only do it together.”

Take a look at Iya and Drew's sweetest moments in pictures: