Statement of DILG Usec. Jonathan Malaya
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is warning the public about fake news and disinformation that is currently spreading about the vaccination and the ayuda.
There is no truth whatsoever to the rumor that only vaccinated individuals will be given ayuda. The Ayuda 2 approved by the President is for low-income individuals and families in the National Capital Region (NCR), regardless of vaccination status. The guidelines are now being finalized for the immediate release of the funds following the same system implemented during Ayuda 1 last April.
Moreover, the DILG wishes to reiterate that the vaccination program in all local government units (LGUs) will continue during the 2-week enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) period and some 4M additional vaccines will be made available as supplies continue to pour in. In fact, we will utilize the 2-week lockdown to ramp up vaccination in Metro Manila in cooperation with the LGUs in order for us to reach population protection this year.
Therefore, all individuals scheduled for vaccination will be considered Authorized Persons Outside Residence (APORs) and will be allowed to pass by our checkpoints upon presentation of vaccination schedule.
Please be guided accordingly. Maraming salamat po. (DILG) -rir
