(Maskmedicare/ Unsplash) The Department of Health (DOH) is encouraging the public, especially those who belong to the vulnerable sector, to still use a face mask when going to shopping malls. “Sana po lahat tayo ay alam ang ating risk level, alam natin kung kailan tayo pipiliin na magtanggal ng...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced on Thursday, Nov. 3, the lifting of mandatory usage of face masks in workplaces. The new rules are stipulated under Labor Advisory No. 22 s.22 or the Guidelines on the Voluntary Wearing of Face Masks in Workplaces signed by Labor Secretary...
A Makabayan lawmaker has expressed alarm over the optional wearing of face masks in public schools, saying this directive from the Department of Education (DepEd) endangers the lives of pupils and teacher alike. ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro (Screenshot from Zoom) "Allowing the...
After more than two years, wearing face masks is now voluntary in indoor and outdoor settings except in medical facilities and public transportation. A passenger sits inside a tricycle covered with a reminder to wear a mask. (Ted ALJIBE / AFP) This after Malacañang released Executive Order (EO)...
As the public expressed mixed reactions following the lifting of the mandatory mask mandate in indoor settings, Go Negoso founder Joey Concepcion believes that the timing was just right to ease restrictions, including guidelines about physical distancing. People flock to Ilaya in Binondo, Manila on...
Even though he welcomes the decision of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. to make the wearing of face masks indoors optional, Senator Christopher "Bong" Go reiterated his appeal to the Executive to strengthen further the country’s vaccination efforts, particularly the booster rate which remains as...
San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora said on Thursday, Oct. 27, that the public must know their own individual risks and learn to decide by themselves following the proposed lifting of the mandatory wearing of face masks indoors as part of the national government's efforts to boost the country's...
In looking at the government’s plan to make indoor face mask use voluntary, lawmakers on Tuesday, Oct. 25, gave their two cents on easing the face mask rule in the country. (Screenshot from Taguig City government video) Quezon City 2nd District Rep. Ralph Tulfo said he is looking forward to the...
The mandatory wearing of face masks indoors is set to be lifted and will be made voluntary all over the country. (Screenshot from Taguig City government video) Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco announced this on Tuesday, Oct. 25, as President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is expected to issue an...
While wearing face masks in enclosed spaces will remain mandatory for teachers and non-teaching personnel as well as learners in schools, the Department of Education (DepED) said that these may be taken off as long as they are in open spaces. Kinder pupils of Corazon Aquino Elementary School in...
FACE MASK (Unsplash) An infectious disease expert urged passengers of public utility vehicles (PUVs) to wear face masks to decrease their risk of getting infected with the Covid-19 virus. Health expert Dr. Rontgene Solante expressed concern following the Land Transportation Franchising and...
While the optional wearing of face masks outdoors has been allowed by the government, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) reminded the higher education community that using face masks will continue indoors and in crowded areas for the tertiary level. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) CHED...
