DOH: No punishment for parents refusing to vaccinate their kids

2026-02-26 - 15:33

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday clarified that the agency is not imposing any penalty to parents refusing to vaccinate their child. This clarification came after DOH undersecretary Emmie Chiong, in a hearing at the House of Representatives on Wednesday, recommended sanctioning parents or caregivers “who consciously [neglect] to provide their