Manila Bulletin
Roque defends 'no vax, no ride' as reasonable exercise of state's police power
The "no vaccination, no ride" policy is a legitimate exercise of the state's police power to ensure public welfare, according to the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).
DILG spokesperson Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya cited a 2007 Supreme Court ruling affirming the state's authority to regulate for the common good.
The policy allows unvaccinated and partially vaccinated workers in Metro Manila a 30-day grace period to use public transport, starting from Wednesday, January 26, 2022.
Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque also defended the policy as a reasonable exercise of state police power to protect public health, emphasizing it's not discriminatory as vaccination is free and voluntary.
Beginning February 26, 2022, only fully vaccinated individuals will be permitted to use public transportation within the National Capital Region (NCR).
Exemptions to the policy include individuals with medical conditions preventing vaccination, those transporting essential goods and services, and individuals traveling to vaccination sites.
As of January 29, 2022, 59,716,484 Filipinos were fully vaccinated while 6,077,315 had received their booster shots.
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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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Local government units (LGUs) outside the National Capital Region (NCR) will have the final say on whether to implement the "no vaccine, no ride" policy in their respective areas.
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Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated workers in Metro Manila are granted a 30-day grace period from January 26 to use public transportation.
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The "no vaccine, no ride" policy in the National Capital Region (NCR) will be suspended if the alert level drops to Alert Level 2.
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The "no vaccination, no ride" policy for commuters in Metro Manila will be lifted starting February 1, 2022, as the National Capital Region (NCR) transitions to Covid-19 Alert Level 2.
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