The House of Representatives approved on third and final reading the bill which makes several measures such as the wearing of face masks in public spaces and workplaces and observance of physical and social distancing mandatory. | NAMercadoINQ
Physical distancing of at least one meter between individuals shall also be strictly observed whenever in public spaces and in the workplace, the bill states.
For public transportation, passengers shall be required to sanitize their hands prior to boarding the vehicle, shall be seated a seat apart and wear face masks while inside the vehicle.
The Commission on Higher Education shall likewise monitor the implementation of flexible learning programs for all higher education institutions, state universities and colleges and local colleges and universities . For private commercial and industrial workspaces, all private commercial, industrial, and other forms of businesses shall be required to submit a Management Plan to the concerned LGU which shall determine the said business’s compliance with the necessary safeguards and the Universal Safety Measures in the bill. [ac]
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