Duterte orders lockdowns for unvaccinated, urges faster vaccination

President Duterte ordered barangay officials to restrict unvaccinated individuals' movement to ensure safety for vaccinated workers during potential lockdowns.

Duterte emphasized the need to accelerate vaccination efforts due to the Delta variant's high transmissibility and severity.

The Philippines has recorded 119 cases of the Delta variant, with around 29 being unvaccinated, six fully vaccinated, seven partially vaccinated, and 77 still under verification.

Duterte warned unvaccinated individuals to stay home or face potential legal consequences for spreading the virus, while encouraging vaccinated people to resume normal activities.