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‘Napapagod na ‘ko’: Netizens slam ‘cruel’ no vax, no ride rule for partially vaccinated
A partially vaccinated commuter, Diane, was seen crying after being denied a ride on the EDSA Carousel due to the "no vaccine, no ride" policy, which prohibits unvaccinated individuals from using mass public transport in Metro Manila.
Diane expressed her frustration, stating she had received her first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine in December and her second dose was scheduled for February.
Netizens slammed the Department of Transportation's (DOTr) policy as "cruel" following the viral report of the incident.
The DOTr clarified that the policy, under Department Order No. 2022-001, requires individuals to be fully vaccinated, though exemptions exist for essential activities for partially vaccinated individuals, including those with medical reasons.
Unvaccinated construction workers also faced similar restrictions, forcing them to return home.
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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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Senator Christopher "Bong" Go defended the Department of Transportation's "no vaccine, no ride" policy, stating it is designed to protect unvaccinated individuals.
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The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) announced that unvaccinated individuals will be banned from boarding flights to and from Metro Manila starting January 17, 2022.
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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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The Department of Transportation (DOTr) began implementing the 'No Vaccination, No Ride' policy in Metro Manila on Monday, January 17, 2022.
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