MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia News Network): The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Monday (Jan 17) started the implementation of its “no vaccination, no ride” policy in Metro Manila’s public transportation in order to further restrict the movement of unvaccinated individuals. The DOTr policy mandates that only fully vaccinated individuals may ride public transportation by presenting their vaccination card and a valid or government-issued identification card. “According to [Secretary Arthur] Tugade, implementation of the ‘No Vaxx, No Ride’ policy must be tolerant and patient, but firm,” Transportation Assistant Secretary Goddes Hope Libiran said in a statement. The policy covers land, sea, and air travel going to, from, and within Metro Manila. This move was viewed by some groups as a form of shame campaign in violation of the constitution.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer January 17, 2022 20:56 UTC