Persons wearing masks improperly face arrest
The Philippine Star|May 07, 2021
President Duterte has ordered the police to detain and investigate persons caught not wearing their face masks properly as he reminded the public to follow health protocols to curb the spread of COVID-19.
ALEXIS ROMERO
Persons wearing masks improperly face arrest

During his public address on Wednesday, Duterte said Filipinos should comply with the safety measures set by the government, noting that many people have died or have been hospitalized because of the pandemic.

“If you really have a brain, if you are thinking, you should follow (the safety measures). If you are a thinking person, you should follow the government. It’s not for us. It’s in the interest of the nation to ensure that you do not get infected and you do not pass the virus to others,” Duterte said.

“With regard to the face mask, others are just wearing it for compliance. Others are wearing it but their noses are exposed. My directive for the police is to arrest and detain those who are not wearing their masks properly in order to protect the public, investigate them why they are doing it,” he added.

Duterte said the wearing of face masks is a “stupid requirement” during ordinary times but is a “critical need” during the pandemic.

Presidential spokesman Harry Roque said Duterte also wants the public to wear face shields, observe curfew hours and comply with measures intended to slow the transmission of COVID-19.

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