Manila Bulletin
Resign or take a leave, DILG exec tells unvaxxed village chiefs
DILG Undersecretary for barangay affairs Martin Diño urged unvaccinated barangay captains to resign or take a leave of absence.
Diño issued the warning as part of the DILG's initiative to identify unvaccinated individuals within their areas.
He expressed shame towards any barangay captain who remains unvaccinated while enforcing health protocols.
Diño also stated that unvaccinated barangay officials could face arrest if ordinances are in place, emphasizing that there are no exemptions.
He was uncertain about the number of unvaccinated barangay officials but stressed the potential consequences of non-compliance.
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