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Issuance of Local Policies Regulating the Movement of Unvaccinated Population

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) as a pandemic due to the rapid increase of cases of infection all around the world. 

In the Philippines, the Department of Health (DOH) recorded a total of 38,699,023 of second dose and single dose COVID-19 vaccines as of December 6, 2021. Scientific studies, from the WHO and other health organizations, have shown that COVID-19 vaccines are safe and proved to be the most effective protection of the human body against the ill-effects of the virus.

Policy Content and Guidelines

Anchored on the principles of the duties and responsibilities of Local Chief Executives (LCEs) for the protection of the community, implied power of the Cities/Municipalities in promoting the general welfare, and human rights, Local Government Units (LGUs) are encouraged to pass a local ordinance to impose measures which shall make the COVID-19 vaccines a pre-requisite for the availment of certain government services, taking into consideration cultural, religious and other special considerations at the discretion of the respective LGUs to determine.

Legal Bases / References

• DILG Unnumbered Memorandum dated January 18, 2022 "Passing of Ordinances Requiring COVID-19 Vaccination for Eligible Population and Other High-Risk Groups"