Manila, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has signed an executive order (EO) allowing the voluntary use of face masks in outdoor settings, Malacañang announced Monday.
According to Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles, PBBM signed Executive Order No. 3, which allows the voluntary wearing of face masks in outdoor settings while reiterating the public’s continued implementation of minimum health standards.
To quote;
“Naglabas tayo today ng EO No. 3 allowing the voluntary wearing of face masks in outdoor settings and reiterating the continued implementation of minimum public health standards during the state of public health emergency relating to the COVID-19 pandemic,”
She also added that the EO will be effective immediately.
“This order shall take effect immediately upon its publication in the Official Gazette or newspaper of general circulation. Nasa OG na po siya” .
However, according to EO No. 3, immunocompromised individuals, senior citizens, and those who have not completed the COVID-19 vaccines are “strongly encouraged” to continue wearing face masks even when outside.