No vax, no ride policy not applicable in NCR under Alert Level 2

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Just more than a week since the no vaccination, no ride policy kicked off, there is a chance that the government will cease its implementation — but only if Metro Manila eases to Alert Level 2 this February.

The implementation of the government's controversial no vaccination, no ride policy will halt if Metro Manila further eases restrictions next month.on Wednesday, acting presidential spokesperson and Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said that in line with the ordinances set by the Metro Manila LGUs, the no vaccination, no ride policy will be deemed non-applicable when the capital region reverts to Alert Level 2.

Nograles defended the policy, which he described as"primarily hinged on protecting the unvaccinated," since they are the ones that are mostly in the hospitals after catching COVID-19. The no vaccination, no ride policy earlier drew flak after lawmakers and some groups called it discriminatory and anti-poor. Officials were also late in announcing that partially vaccinated or unvaccinated workers from allowed industries can take public transport.

 

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