Pasig passes ordinance limiting movement of unvaxxed individuals

The Pasig City government on Thursday passed an ordinance restricting the movement of unvaccinated individuals in the locality amid the surge in COVID-19 infections.

On Twitter, Mayor Vico Sotto said unvaccinated people are not allowed out except when buying essential goods and accessing essential services as well as outdoor exercise.

Unvaccinated individuals are allowed for onsite reporting for work but they must undertake RT-PCR test every two weeks at their personal expense and present a COVID-19 negative result prior to being admitted for onsite work.

If there are no RT-PCR tests immediately available, a rapid Antigen test will suffice.

Testing requirement will not apply to those who:

• Can present a medical certificate stating that his/her doctor recommends that he/she not be vaccinated

• Can present a certificate of membership of a religious sector that does not allow any vaccination or are partially vaccinated and are waiting for their second dose.

Individuals who violate the ordinance will face a penalty of P1,000 worth of fine or imprisonment of not less than one month but not more than six months or both at the discretion of the proper court.

Businesses that violate the ordinance will pay a fine worth P5,000 and suspension of business permit and license to operate for seven days.

The Metro Manila Council previously approved a memorandum that recommends unvaccinated persons stay home except when buying goods and accessing essential services while Metro Manila is still under Alert Level 3.

The Philippines on Thursday logged a record 34,021 new confirmed  cases. — Consuelo Marquez/BM, GMA News