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Utos ni Duterte sa PNP: Wala at mali ang suot ng face mask, hulihin at ikulong
President Rodrigo Duterte ordered police to detain and investigate individuals not wearing face masks properly in public to curb the surge of COVID-19 cases.
Duterte emphasized that face masks are a critical necessity in preventing the spread of the virus.
He instructed authorities to arrest and hold violators for up to nine hours if they refuse to cooperate with face mask protocols.
The President warned the public about the dangers of COVID-19 infection, acknowledging that he, too, is not immune.
Duterte explained that he removed his mask during the briefing to ensure his voice was audible.
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