Establishments and transport services may refuse anyone not wearing face masks, according to the city ordinance. COVID19PH
POGO workers in Makati City gather their belongings as they are instructed to work from home during the lockdown on March 18, 2020. Photo by Alecs Ongcal/Rappler
MANILA, Philippines – The Makati City government now requires everyone to wear face masks when in public places and common areas as the country grapples with the spread of the novel coronavirus. Mayor Abby Binay said on Monday, April 13, that the city council has passed City Ordinance No. 2020-089 requiring people to wear face masks or other protective gear when in public places.
The ordinance said that residents and employees of Makati will have to wear face masks or other similar protective gear outside their homes while the city is"under a state of public health emergency or other similar declarations." Wearing of face masks and other similar protective gear are also mandatory in common areas of condominiums, hotels, motels, apartments, apartelles and the like; establishments; and transport services.The ordinance said that the following are considered protective equipment: face shields; ear-loop masks; cloth masks; handkerchiefs; scarfs; indigenous, reusable or do-it-yourself masks; and other similar covers that could protect the wearer and prevent the spread of the disease.
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