Consolacion mulls measure penalizing improper mask disposal

Morexette Marie B. Erram 08/14/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Local officials in Consolacion town in northern Cebu are planning to enact an ordinance mandating proper disposal of face masks and other items used as protection from the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and…

Mandauehanon turns simple surgical masks to art pieces

Immae Lachica 05/26/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Since we’re bound to keep wearing them as part of the new normal due to the coronavirus disease scare, we might as well try to pimp up those face masks. This is exactly what Elgeniel…

Selling like face masks

Malou Guanzon Apalisok 02/09/2020

  What is the hottest commodity item in the world today that has suppliers and manufacturers from across mainland China, North America, Europe, Turkey, and other parts of the world scrambling for new equipment and production supplies…

DTI takes steps to address shortage of surgical masks

Irene R. Sino Cruz 02/03/2020

CEBU CITY—The lone producer of surgical masks in the Philippines has committed to increase their production to cope with the demand for their product. In a statement posted on the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Facebook…

DTI-Cebu monitors establishments, online sellers overpricing masks; 2 called for investigation

Morexette Marie B. Erram 02/02/2020

  CEBU CITY — The Department of Trade and Industry in Cebu (DTI-Cebu) has identified several establishments and online sellers in Cebu City allegedly overpricing surgical masks and N95 masks. In a post on their official Facebook…

DTI-7: More surgical masks coming

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/31/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry in Central Visayas (DTI-7) has tapped the help of suppliers from Manila to augment and replenish the diminishing stocks of surgical masks in Cebu City. DTI- 7 director, Asteria…

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