Manila Bulletin
Parañaque City village chief apologizes over quarantine pass policy
The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) has issued a show-cause order to Barangay San Isidro Chairman Noel Japlos of Parañaque City.
Japlos is accused of refusing to issue quarantine passes to residents who have not yet completed their COVID-19 vaccination, which he announced during a Facebook Live session on August 4.
ARTA sent the order via email on August 10, giving Japlos seven days to explain his actions.
On August 11, Japlos apologized for the policy, stating that it was not implemented and that many unvaccinated residents were able to get quarantine passes.
The barangay chair may face charges for refusing applications with complete documents and for imposing unlisted requirements.
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