President Duterte Orders Barangays to Restrict Unvaccinated Individuals
President Rodrigo Duterte ordered barangays to restrict the movement of unvaccinated individuals amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, with some officials suggesting arrests as a last resort.
On Thursday, Duterte invoked his authority as Chief Executive during a national emergency to order mobility restrictions on the unvaccinated, stating that barangay chairpersons could arrest those who refuse to comply.
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) clarified that arresting unvaccated individuals would only be a last resort and must be conducted within legal bounds.
Acting Presidential Spokesman Karlo Alexei B. Nograles confirmed that Duterte's directive applies nationwide, regardless of alert levels in specific areas.
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