MANILA, Philippines — Local government units (LGU) have been asked to make free of charge the issuance of medical certificates to stranded individuals, the Department of the Interior and Local
DILG spokesperson Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya made the appeal after some LGUs reportedly imposed “excessive fees” of up to P3,000 for a medical certificate that is needed to secure a travel authority from the police.
“Mas maganda nga po sana kung puwedeng i-libre na nila yung kanilang medical certificates bilang tulong sa ating mga locally stranded individuals na ngayon ay gusto nang makauwi sa kani kanilang mga probinsya,” Malaya said during a televised briefing.“Kaya po nagpaalala kami sa lahat ng LGU na sa panahon po ng COVID ay ‘wag na po nating, ‘wag na po tayong mag-impose ng mga excessive o exorbitant fees.
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