Manila Bulletin
DILG slams Makabayan solon for assailing inventory of unvaxxed
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) criticized ACT-CIS Partylist Representative France Castro for labeling the directive to inventory unvaccinated individuals as a "witch-hunt."
DILG Undersecretary and Spokesperson Jonathan Malaya stated that the inventory is crucial for protecting the unvaccinated population and preventing the healthcare system from being overwhelmed.
Malaya clarified that the collection of data on unvaccinated individuals is for a legitimate public health purpose, specifically to address the current surge of COVID-19 infections.
He emphasized that the program does not violate constitutional rights or the right to privacy, as the data is collected solely to manage the health emergency.
🤖
This story was generated by AI to help you understand the key points. For more detailed coverage, please see the news articles from trusted media outlets below.
News Sources
See how different news organizations are covering this story. Below are the original articles from various Philippine news sources that contributed to this summary.
Detained senator Leila de Lima has expressed concern over the DILG's order for barangays to list unvaccinated residents, fearing it could lead to human rights violations.
Read more →
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año has ordered all barangay governments nationwide to submit a list of unvaccinated residents.
Read more →
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) reminded barangay officials that compiling a list of unvaccinated residents must not infringe upon their right to privacy or restrict their access to essential goods and services.
Read more →
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año stated that unvaccinated individuals have been complying with the order to stay indoors during the surge in COVID-19 cases.
Read more →
Local government units and the police have begun enforcing restrictions on unvaccinated individuals in areas under Alert Level 3, as per the directive of President Rodrigo Duterte.
Read more →