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Duterte order to restrain unvaccinated 'not automatic', says Guevarra
President Rodrigo Duterte ordered barangay captains to restrict the movement of unvaccinated individuals nationwide to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Barangay captains are authorized to order unvaccinated persons to stay home and can restrain or arrest them if they refuse cooperation.
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra clarified that Duterte's order needs local government unit ordinances to be implemented and is not automatic.
Guevarra stated that unvaccinated individuals would only be arrested if they resist or fight with authorities attempting to enforce the law.
The President's directive aims to ensure the safety and well-being of all Filipinos.
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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.
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Metro Manila mayors unanimously approved a resolution requiring unvaccinated residents to stay home and only go out for essential activities under Alert Level 3 or higher.
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Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año has ordered all barangay governments nationwide to submit a list of unvaccinated residents.
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Malacañang asserts that President Duterte's directive to restrict the movement of unvaccinated individuals against COVID-19 is for the "common good."
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Presidential aspirant and Senator Manny Pacquiao urged government agencies, including the DILG, PNP, and DOTr, to cease imposing restrictions on unvaccinated Filipinos.
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