Manila Bulletin
PNP orders police commanders to coordinate with LGUs after vaccination chaos
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has ordered police commanders to coordinate with local chief executives regarding vaccination systems and processes to prevent overcrowding.
This directive comes after incidents of people flocking to vaccination sites in Metro Manila, leading to breaches in physical distancing and the cancellation of activities.
PNP Chief Gen. Guillermo Eleazar emphasized that vaccination queues should not become super spreader events.
The overcrowding was reportedly fueled by fear stemming from false claims that unvaccinated individuals would be barred from receiving government assistance ('ayuda').
Malacañang had previously warned local government officials of 'dereliction of duty' if they fail to control crowding in vaccination sites.
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