DOLE approves voluntary face masks in the private sector
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) will now allow the optional wearing of face masks against COVID-19 in the workplace, even in indoor settings, this after the department issued …
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Optional wearing of face masks now allowed in schools – DepEd
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Tuesday that they will uphold the current national policy permitting optional masking indoors and outdoors during the COVID-19 pandemic, which now extends to …
President Marcos to make wearing of face mask indoors voluntary – DOT
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr plans to make the wearing of face masks against COVID-19 “optional” in indoor areas, according to the Department of Tourism. According to Tourism Secretary Christina …
Some LGUs oppose voluntary wearing of face mask
Local government units are still divided on the government’s new policy of easing face mask requirements — something the Department of Health observed during its early implementation. It was only …
Philippines removes mandatory wearing of face mask
In the Philippines, the wearing of face masks when going outside is now voluntary. According to Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles, the new policy will go into force as soon as …
IATF recommends voluntary wearing of face masks – Palace
The Inter-Agency Task Force of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) recommended that the wearing of face masks outside the house or in open spaces, be made voluntary and no longer mandatory, …
DOH disagrees with Cebu City’s removal of mandatory face mask
The Department of Health (DOH) disagreed with the order issued by a local government unit (LGU) that said wearing face masks is voluntary in some areas. DOH officer-in-charge Maria Rosario …
Cebu City removes face mask requirement outside, open spaces
People may not wear face masks outside their homes or in Cebu City’s open spaces. This follows Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama’s signing this Wednesday of an executive order that …
Supreme Court junks 2 DQ cases against Marcos Jr.
The Supreme Court upheld the legality of the candidacy of President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. where the tribunal dismissed the petitions requesting his disqualification. In a media statement at the end …
Face mask violators in Cebu may be arrested – Año
Police may detain those who breach the mandated use of face masks in Cebu, despite Governor Gwen Garcia’s executive order allowing the optional wearing of face masks in well-ventilated and …
Face masks in Cebu remain mandatory – Año
The national government does not recognize Governor Gwen Garcia’s executive decision allowing the optional use of face masks in well-ventilated and open locations in the province, according to Interior Secretary …
MMDA wants to keep ‘mandatory face mask’ even if Alert Level 0 is imposed
The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) wants to maintain the mandatory wearing of face masks in public even if it deescalates some areas to the looser “Alert Level zero” with …
PH overcomes COVID-19 pandemic crisis stage – Duque
Department of Health chief Francisco Duque III said the Philippines was already over the COVID-19 pandemic crisis stage. Duque told Dobol B TV that the country’s average daily attack rate …
DOH studies if fully vaccinated Filipinos may not wear face mask
The Department of Health (DOH) is now investigating the possibility of not mandating the wearing of face masks on those who have completed the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine. DOH Undersecretary …
Duterte’s order to arrest, detain face mask violators questioned
President Rodrigo Duterte has a new order: arrest and imprison those who do not wear or wear face masks incorrectly. Duterte said that if they don’t tighten the implementation of …
Wearing of face mask at home urged to prevent family clustering – DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday called on the public to wear face masks even when they are inside their homes to prevent family clustering of COVID-19 cases. In …
Not wearing face mask inside car considered reckless driving
Muntinlupa City Representative Rufino Biazon questioned why not wearing of face mask inside a vehicle is considered reckless driving. During the House Committee on Transportation hearing, the solon insisted that …
LTO clarifies no fines, apprehension yet for violators of new face mask policy
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) clarified Tuesday that it will not impose fines or apprehend violators of its new policy that requires passengers inside private and public vehicles to wear …
P2K-P5K fines imposed for not wearing face mask while traveling
Authorities will begin tightening the policy of wearing a face mask inside the vehicle, whether private or public transportation, according to the Land Transportation Office (LTO). In an interview with …
Millions worth of smuggled face shields, face masks seized in Tondo
Bureau of Customs (BoC) seized millions of worth of smuggled face shields and face masks in a storage facility in Tondo. The BoC agents inspected the facility which also contained …
Wearing of face mask, face shield now required in all public areas
The government ordered the public to wear face masks and face shields whenever they go out of their houses to prevent the spread of COVID-19 during the holiday season. Presidential …
Face mask, face shield not enough protection in crowded areas – DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) warns that even if a person wears a face mask and face shield, they can still be infected with COVID-19 when in a crowded area. …
Face mask required for tourists visiting Boracay beaches
The acting mayor of Malay, Aklan, reiterated that tourists visiting Boracay beaches must wear a face mask, Thursday. “Sa labas, sa beach area, mayroon dapat. You have to wear face …
Elezar warns Gadon: Wear face mask or get arrested
Joint Task Force COVID Shield commander Police Lieutenant General Guillermo Eleazar warned controversial lawyer Larry Gadon that he could get arrested if he continues to violate protocols in wearing a …
DILG official wants jail time for face mask violators
With the return of Metro Manila and neighboring provinces to the general community quarantine (GCQ), the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is pushing for the imposition of …
Quezon city reduces fine for not wearing face mask
Authorities in Quezon City have lowered fines for those caught not wearing face masks amid the COVID-19 pandemic. From the previous fines of P1,000, P3,000, and P5,000 for the first, …