Manila Bulletin
Unvaxxed persons temporarily prohibited in PUVs under Alert Level 3
Unvaccinated individuals, minors, and senior citizens are temporarily prohibited from using public transportation in Metro Manila while it is under Alert Level 3.
This restriction applies to land, sea, and air public transport and is in accordance with a resolution from the Metro Manila Council.
Exceptions are made for essential travel, provided that unvaccinated persons, minors, and seniors present proof to justify their trips.
Additionally, even vaccinated minors, senior citizens, pregnant women, and individuals with comorbidities are also prohibited from using public transport.
The DOTr will work closely with the MMDA to enforce this policy.
Metro Manila is under Alert Level 3 from January 3 to 15, 2022, due to a rise in COVID-19 cases, with public transport capacity limited to 70%.
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Local government units (LGUs) in Metro Manila need to enact their own ordinances to effectively implement restrictions on unvaccinated individuals, according to Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra.
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