Manila Bulletin
Chiz urges DILG to reconsider plan to sanction LGUs unable to meet vaccination target
Sorsogon Governor Francis "Chiz" Escudero has urged the national government to reconsider its plan to sanction local government units (LGUs) unable to meet their vaccination targets.
Escudero cited logistical and manpower issues as reasons why some LGUs struggle to meet their vaccination goals.
He believes it is unfair to penalize LGUs for perceived poor performance, especially when vaccine rollout faces challenges.
Escudero pointed out the disparity in deadlines, noting that the NCR had eight months to vaccinate 88 percent of its population, while LGUs are given less than three months, until December 15, to achieve their inoculation goals.
Sorsogon has vaccinated 28 percent of its nearly one million qualified residents as of the report.
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