Vaccination card expiry date, other ideas eyed to push COVID-19 booster shot

Christia Marie Ramos - Reporter / @CMRamosINQ 03/31/2022

MANILA, Philippines — A health official on Thursday said setting an expiration date on vaccination cards would be a “good strategy” to encourage Filipinos to get booster shots against COVID-19. “Yes, that’s also a good strategy,” is…

Vax cards not needed to access public transport, establishments in Lapu-Lapu

Futch Anthony Inso 01/20/2022

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan will not require the presentation of vaccination cards when traveling, getting a job, and even entering different establishments in the city. Chan made the statement after the…

In Cebu City, vax cards required to enter indoor spaces

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/19/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Individuals unvaccinated against COVID-19 will no longer be allowed to enter indoor spaces and other enclosed establishments here. This after the Cebu City Government will be requiring vaccination cards from people planning to enter and…

Rama warns establishments: Check vaccination cards or face closure

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 12/03/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama has warned establishments, which have been lax in checking the vaccination cards of customers for services that can only be offered to vaccinated individuals, that they need to…

Cebu City restricts movement of unvaxxed residents starting Jan. 1

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 12/03/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City will be implementing more restrictive policies against unvaccinated individuals starting January 1, 2022. In a newly released directive, Mayor Michael Rama has specified that entry establishments, events, contact sports, face-to-face classes,…

Cebu City cops appeal to public to be ‘extra careful’

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 11/17/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police here are reminding the public again to be “extra careful” as they noticed many individuals now seem relaxed and are often seen in public places. Police Lieutenant Colonel Wilbert Parilla, deputy director…

Kids can now enter Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 10/27/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño, the main church Cebuanos worship the Child Jesus in, would finally see children again after more than a year. The Order of St. Augustine (OSA) friars who…

Parilla: Security preps for All Saint’s, All Soul’s Day depend on IATF guidelines

Mae Fhel Gom-os 10/13/2021

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) said security preparations for All Saints’ Day and All Soul’s Day will depend on the guidelines of the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF). Police Lieutenant Colonel Wilbert Parilla,…

Proposed ordinance in Sogod seeks to punish sellers of COVID vaccination cards

Morexette Marie B. Erram 08/26/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Local officials in Sogod town, northern Cebu are mulling to pass an ordinance that seeks to punish individuals who sell COVID vaccination cards.  The municipal government of Sogod announced on social media that their legislative…

CIDG-7 asks public to report selling of vaccination slots and cards

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 08/16/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The top official of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG-7) is reminding the public to not hesitate in reporting the selling of vaccination slots and cards to the agency. Police Colonel Ireneo…

CCPO ready for possible proliferation of fake vax cards for interzonal travel

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 07/05/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Policemen in Cebu City will be asking the city government for an updated list of individuals who already completed their COVID-19 vaccination to monitor the possible proliferation of fake vaccination cards of the…

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