DILG spokesperson, Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya (File photo) MANILA - Those who recently got inoculated with AstraZeneca's (AZ) coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) jabs do not have to worry about failing to comply with the "no vaccination, no ride" policy in Metro Manila, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said on Friday. In a message to the Philippine News Agency (PNA), DILG spokesperson Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya, said the second dose of AstraZeneca jabs can now be given within four weeks shortly after the first shot. "Per NVOC (National Vaccination Operations Center), (the) 2nd dose of AZ vaccines can now be as early as 28 days after the first dose. So, problem solved na ang concern ng AZ vaccinees (As for the concern of AZ vaccinees, that is considered as a problem solved)," Malaya said, referring to the NVOC's Dec. 9, 2021 advisory on the guidance on the administration of the second dose of AstraZeneca jabs. This means that
(File photo) MANILA - The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Thursday said it will study giving consideration to those who recently received AstraZeneca coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) jabs in the implementation of the "no vaccination, no ride"' policy. "Since November to December last year, andami na nating bakuna (we have a lot of vaccines), different brands but nonetheless, this is also a valid concern and we will raise this one again to the other agencies DOTr (Department of Transporation) and DOLE (Department of Labor and Employment) so that we can come up with the policy with them," DILG spokesperson Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya said in a television interview. This, as the government has implemented a 30-day grace period for unvaccinated and partially vaccinated workers to ride public transport in Metro Manila starting Wednesday. However, only fully vaccinated individuals will be allowed in public transport in the region st