This came after Metro Manila started implementing restrictions to unvaccinated individuals due to a surge of COVID-19 cases
Sara also said it is the discretion of business owners to set rules on the entry of unvaccinated individuals in their establishments.
Sara maintains the city government can not implement entry restrictions against unvaccinated individuals.
“I am pro vaccination and boosters. In this case I cannot agree with the exclusion or restriction of the unvaccinated because they were given freedom to choose. If they are not given the freedom to choose not to be vaccinated, then we can just lock them up in their house. Since they are given freedom, why should they suffer from restrictions,” she said.
The mayor also cited the national government's decision not to make the vaccination mandatory yet.
“For me as city mayor, the government did not make the vaccination mandatory for all. Therefore, people are given a choice of whether they will be vaccinated or not. Those who opt not to be vaccinated should be vaccinated because they are given a choice,” Sara added.
Screenshot grab from Mayor Inday Sara Duterte ‘Sara All For You’ digital live program