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'No such thing!': DILG warns public vs. Covid vax exemption cards

Jan 18, 2022, 10:43 AM
Santiago Celario

Santiago Celario

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DILG warns public vs. “COVID vax exemption cards:” No such thing!

THE government does not issue Covid vax exemption cards.

This, as the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) today warned the public against so-called “COVID-19 vaccination exemption cards” that can allegedly be used by unvaccinated individuals to be exempted from stay at home orders, ride public transportation, and enjoy other privileges.

“The public is warned that there is no such thing as a “vaccination exemption card. ”This is not authorized, issued, nor recognized by the government. In other words, these are fake,” said DILG Undersecretary and spokesperson Jonathan Malaya.

Malaya said that according to reports received by the department, the “exemption cards” which supposedly originated in Facebook groups and group chats in Regions 11 and 12 can allegedly be registered to local government units (LGUs) and are supposedly recognized by local authorities in lieu of Covid-19 vaccination cards.

Malaya said the government will never issue nor recognize such cards because this runs counter to the government’s national vaccination program to inoculate the majority of the populace to achieve population protection.

“Malaking kalokohan ito.Hinding-hindi mag-iisyu ng exemption ang pamahalaan kanino man (Maliban na lang for medical reasons) dahil ang gusto nga natin ay mabakunahan na ang lahat bilang proteksyon laban sa iba’t ibang COVID-19 variants,” he said.

He expressed dismay that some people will resort to such gimmicks and disinformation so that they will be exempted from vaccination and even dupe others into believing that they can be exempted from vaccination.

“Nakakagalit na ayaw na nga nating magpabakuna ay pinapaniwala paang iba na puwede silang ma-exempt. Marami na pong nabiktima at namatay sa COVID-19. Ang bakuna ang nakasalba sa maraming tao sa mundo,” he added.

According to reports received by the DILG, people are being asked to put their name, birthdate, address, and signatures to the green vaccination exemption card being shared in FB groups and group chats, have the cards printed, laminated, and registered to their barangay/city/municipal LGUs.

He also called on local authorities to be more vigilant in their inspection of vaccination cards at provincial and regional borders to ensure that only those who had been vaccinated will be allowed to travel across borders or be allowed to use public transportation.

Meanwhile, Año urged LGUs to recognize both the LGU-issued vaccination card and the DOH-issued VaxCertPH digital certificate, whichever is available during inspections by law enforcement or Barangay officials.

Tags: #DILG, #vaxcard, #fakeexemption


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