Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 5) — The Department of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday said it will not be able to accommodate unvaccinated individuals who have appointments in its offices located in malls under Alert Level 3.
This covers consular offices and temporary off-site passport services, the DFA said in a statement. It added that this was in accordance with the entry restriction on unvaccinated persons imposed by malls and local government units, a policy it said it was “unable to override.”
All Metro Manila mayors signed a resolution this week banning those not yet inoculated from entering malls, dining in public places, and riding public transport for leisure while the region is under Alert Level 3.
“The Department advises unvaccinated applicants, including minors, to first check the regulations of the relevant malls before proceeding to their appointments or have their appointments rescheduled after having been fully-vaccinated against COVID-19,” the DFA said.
Besides Metro Manila, the national government has also placed nearby Bulacan, Cavite, and Rizal under Alert Level 3 until Jan. 15 due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases.
