Manila Bulletin
Councilor says face mask violators can only be fined, not detained, in Muntinlupa
Muntinlupa police will strictly enforce the city ordinance requiring face masks outside residences, following President Duterte's directive to arrest violators.
However, Muntinlupa City Council majority floor leader Atty. Raul Corro clarified that Ordinance No. 2020-109 only allows for fines, not detention, for face mask violators.
The ordinance mandates wearing face masks at all times when outside one's residence, at the workplace, when entering government buildings, and in public spaces.
Violators face a P300 fine for the first offense, P500 for the second, and P1,000 for the third and subsequent offenses.
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