Face shields and masks now required at all times outside residence

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All persons are now required to wear both face shields and face masks AT ALL TIMES outside of their residence per IATF Resolution No.88 

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque says Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) now mandates the public to wear both face shields and face masks in all public places. 

Face shields were previously only required inside establishments like malls, shops, restaurants and other enclosed areas.

It's been 9 f*cking months we've been battling this virus. Sadly, Philippines is running at 480K #COVID19 cases.

These IATF f*cktards are still running around like headless chickens.

I thought they have already lifted that rule? or it has never been implemented and now lang ipapatupad? I’m honestly so confused.

IATF is whack! There isn't even enough evidence that proves face shields effectiveness and it isn't even recommended by CDC or WHO. No other country has implemented this! Just us!

PNP chief Gen. Debold Sinas has also warned partygoers this Christmas season that they would be arrested in accordance with directives from the IATF. 

It's no longer the face mask & face shield!

It's the manipulation of numbers and incompetence of this government!

It always feels like the IATF is just trying to come up with more reasons to arrest people.

Philippine National Police (PNP) statistics must be low, they had to create a new "offense".

Para magmukhang may nagagawa sila. Isasama 'yung number of people arrested sa measure nila ng success.

Para sa lahat pa ba yan o exempted mga tropapips & amo nila? Double standards na naman sigurado.

“Yes (police will arrest partygoers)… It’s not allowed… Parties are prohibited,” Sinas said in a press conference on Monday when asked about partygoers.

Sinas, who received constant backlash over his birthday bash in May while Luzon was under lockdown, explained that even dinner events or similar gatherings could be considered as parties.

But if attendees follow existing protocols, they would be allowed.

Well, it does not say how we are going to wear our face shield. If it says "to wear full coverage face shields covering the face..." then it is clear. Another loophole in the IATF language. 

I literally see Heng De face shields in trash cans and all over the streets because they're basically useless and inferior. Why did the IATF even mandate face shields? The Philippines is literally the only country to adopt face shields on top of masks for the populace.

Other countries are able to eliminate COVID transmissions WITHOUT face shields. So the real question is, sinong negosyante ang pinapaboran ng gobyerno sa face shield policy na ito?

Made in Tsina. So yah know who.

For sure may government official na kikita sa kagaguhan idea na ito.

There really is a government official who imports these masks, that's why they be pushing so hard for this shit.

Ang dami pa yata na import ng supplier kaya need mapaubos. 

Grabe it's so uncomfortable to wear and not even as safe as they claim it to be.

Sampung piso na nga lang sila ngayon. Ang bilis din naflood yung market.

Making face shields mandatory is the covid version of a corporate tree planting activity. Makes it look like you're helping but you're not actually doing that much.

To be clear, I have nothing against face shields. There is evidence that they do add SOME protection when used in combination with masks. but considering what the IATF already has (and more importantly, has not) done, this is absolutely weak shit.

Considering that infectious droplets and aerosols are easily diluted by the air in outdoor settings, this new requirement suggests that the IATF merely playing at infection control. 

Also, why did IATF not able to sign an advance purchase agreement with Pfizer and Moderna?  Singapore was able to do that.  And will give it free even to OFWs.

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