(Photo courtesy of Pasig City PIO) MANILA - The second phase of vaccination of children with comorbidities aged 12 to 17 began Friday as some local government units in the National Capital Region roll out the campaign. In a news release, the Department of Health said vaccinations are held in select hospitals as the expansion would be conducted in phases to come up with strategies on how it will be rolled out in other regions and regular vaccination sites. The ceremonial vaccination for the second phase was held at the Cardinal Santos Medical Center in San Juan, Ospital ng Paranaque and Quezon City General Hospital. "Getting vaccinated against the virus, not only the adults, but also eligible children based on the Department of Health policies and guidelines will make a better environment for the kids. The lockdown has stunted their growth social-wise," Health Undersecretary Roger Tong-an said during the ceremonial vaccination at Cardinal Santos Medical Center. Hospitals were