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Palace: Restricting movement of unvaccinated vs. COVID-19 is for common good
Malacañang asserts that President Duterte's directive to restrict the movement of unvaccinated individuals against COVID-19 is for the "common good."
Acting Presidential Spokesperson Karlo Nograles stated that the President's primary goal is to protect the unvaccinated from severe illness or death from COVID-19, citing health experts and data.
He explained that unvaccinated individuals have a higher risk of developing critical symptoms or succumbing to the virus.
This statement comes as Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte expressed that the unvaccinated should not be discriminated against, as they were given a choice.
Nograles mentioned that there are at least 28 million unvaccinated Filipinos as against 52.8 million fully vaccinated individuals.
The government aims to fully vaccinate 77 million Filipinos by the end of March and 90 million by the end of June 2022.
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Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte expressed support for unvaccinated individuals, opposing proposed restrictions that would deny them entry and government services, stating that these individuals should not suffer consequences for their choices.
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President Rodrigo Duterte ordered barangay captains to restrict the movement of unvaccinated individuals nationwide to curb the spread of COVID-19.
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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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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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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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