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More than 18,000 apprehended for improper wearing of face masks
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) reported that 18,862 individuals were apprehended from May 6 to 10 for improper face mask use, with 904 arrested and 61 facing inquest proceedings.
Additionally, 5,473 individuals were apprehended for violating physical distancing rules, leading to 186 undergoing inquest proceedings.
The DILG also noted that 280 people were caught violating mass gathering restrictions, resulting in one arrest.
President Duterte reiterated his order for the police to arrest individuals not wearing face masks properly.
However, police had previously stopped making arrests following the deaths of quarantine violators Darren Peñaredondo and Ernanie Jimenez, who died after altercations with authorities.
The DILG affirmed the continued enforcement of rules against COVID-19 outbreaks and is coordinating with the Department of Justice (DOJ) on enforcement guidelines.
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