Rama reiterates ‘non-obligatory wearing of face masks’ even in public cemeteries

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 11/01/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama clarified that his executive order on the non-obligatory wearing of face mask outdoors within the jurisdiction of the city stands, even in cemeteries. This he said after some individuals were…

To wear, or not wear, face masks vs COVID: The zigzag road PH is taking

Cristina Eloisa Baclig - Content Researcher Writer 09/12/2022

MANILA, Philippines—Last August, the Philippine health department expressed concern and hostility toward a local government’s move to make wearing of face masks against COVID-10 optional. Around a week later, it seemed to warm up to almost the…

Face mask to be optional when outdoors nationwide

Jerome Aning, Kathleen de Villa - @inquirerdotnet 09/08/2022

MANILA, Philippines — The government has decided to make the wearing of face masks voluntary in open spaces nationwide, a major policy shift to relax COVID-19 protocols as the country transitions to the “new normal” of treating…

Face masks still required in Mandaue City

Mary Rose Sagarino 09/05/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu—The face mask ordinance of Mandaue City will remain effective. Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes said he does not have a problem with Cebu City’s lifting of mandatory wearing of face masks in open spaces…

Garcia clarifies EO on wearing of face masks in Cebu province

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 06/10/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia addresses the public regarding her new Executive Order, which no longer requires wearing face masks in public, open, well ventilated spaces. Garcia says that her Executive Order is putting…

Barili town mayor orders closure of resto-bar whose customers violated health protocols

Mae Fhel Gom-os 07/24/2021

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines – A resto-bar in the town of Barili in southwestern Cebu was ordered temporarily closed after its customers were caught on a video disregarding the minimum health protocols. Barili town mayor Julieto Flores, on…

Wearing of face masks, stay-at-home policy still a must under MGCQ – Labella

Doris C. Bongcac 09/01/2020

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Although happy that Cebu City is now under modified general community quarantine (MGCQ), Mayor Edgardo Labella said that having a “less strict” quarantine status is also a challenge for his administration to sustain…

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