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Philippines – Work options for unvaccinated workers up to employers, government says (Philippine News Agency)

23 November 2021

Employees in the Philippines who are still unvaccinated against Covid-19 have options to be able to work and get paid, reports the Philippine News Agency, citing an official from the Department of Labour and Employment. In a virtual forum, Labour Assistant Secretary Ma. Teresita Cucueco said this is possible through arrangements with their employers. Cucueco said unvaccinated workers who need to work onsite have to be tested while those who can work from home should continue to do so. Earlier, the government said the vaccination of eligible employees who are doing on-site work in both the public and private sectors will be required in areas where there are sufficient vaccine supplies. The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases added that partially vaccinate workers do not need to undergo regular tests as long as their second dose is not yet due.