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Robredo on no vaccine, no ride: 'Hindi kailangan takutan'
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.
Robredo advocates for an information drive and incentives to encourage COVID-19 vaccination, emphasizing that people should not be scared or punished for not being vaccinated.
She stated that her office's 'Vaccine Express' program has shown that education and accessibility are more effective in persuading people to get vaccinated.
Conversely, Marcos supports the 'No vax, no ride' policy, with his spokesperson citing the necessity of extreme caution due to the rising number of COVID-19 infections.
Marcos's camp believes the policy is a required response to protect the health and safety of the general public.
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Vice President Leni Robredo suggested that the government should offer incentives to encourage unvaccinated Filipinos to get their COVID-19 shots, rather than imposing punitive measures.
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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 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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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 Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra clarified that there is no law compelling all Filipinos to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
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