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Go defends 'no vax, no ride' policy, underscores it's for the protection of unvaxxed invidividuals
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go defended the Department of Transportation's "no vaccine, no ride" policy, stating it is designed to protect unvaccinated individuals.
Go mentioned that 85 percent of COVID-19 patients in ICUs requiring mechanical ventilators in Metro Manila are unvaccinated.
He also welcomed any congressional inquiry into the policy to help the public understand it better.
Senator Panfilo Lacson had previously criticized the policy for being unclear and reactive, pointing out that commuters suffered before its clarification.
Lacson noted that the government's pandemic response has consistently been delayed and reactive.
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian urged a halt to the policy due to confusion, as workers are exempted.
Senator Richard Gordon called for reconsideration, deeming the policy "anti-poor" and emphasizing the need to expand the vaccination drive.
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The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will implement a "no vaccination, no ride/entry" policy for public transportation starting January 17, 2022, when the National Capital Region (NCR) is under COVID-19 Alert Level 3 or higher.
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Three senators have voiced opposition to the Department of Transportation's (DOTr) "No Vaccination, No Ride" policy, citing concerns of discrimination against unvaccinated Filipinos.
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Opposition senators Francis Pangilinan and Risa Hontiveros are calling for the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to stop or reconsider its "no vaccine, no ride" policy.
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The Department of Transportation's (DOTr) 'no vaccination, no ride' policy, which prevents unvaccinated individuals from using public transport, is supported by government officials who believe it can help slow the spread of Covid-19.
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Workers, regardless of vaccination status, are exempt from the "no vaccination, no ride" policy for public transportation as clarified by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Palace.
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