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Sotto slams 'no vaxx, no ride' policy: Better look for brighter ideas
Three senators have voiced opposition to the Department of Transportation's (DOTr) "No Vaccination, No Ride" policy, citing concerns of discrimination against unvaccinated Filipinos.
Senate President Vicente Sotto III suggested that instead of barring unvaccinated individuals from public transport, the DOTr should explore alternative methods to protect them, such as designating specific coaches or buses.
Sotto also urged the government to consider other options for fighting the pandemic without disrupting people's transportation.
Opposition Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan highlighted the importance of upholding the public's "freedom of choice" regarding vaccination.
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Senator Christopher "Bong" Go defended the Department of Transportation's "no vaccine, no ride" policy, stating it is designed to protect unvaccinated individuals.
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The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will implement a "no vaccination, no ride/entry" policy for public transportation starting January 17, 2022, when the National Capital Region (NCR) is under COVID-19 Alert Level 3 or higher.
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Senator Panfilo Lacson stated that the "no vaccination, no ride" policy is unfair if vaccine supplies are insufficient.
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Workers, regardless of vaccination status, are exempt from the "no vaccination, no ride" policy for public transportation as clarified by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Palace.
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Vice President Leni Robredo and presidential frontrunner Bongbong Marcos disagree on the Department of Transportation's policy prohibiting unvaccinated individuals from using public transport in Metro Manila.
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