Manila Bulletin
PNP includes 'no PDA rule' in health safety protocol amid rising COVID-19 cases
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is intensifying the enforcement of a policy prohibiting public displays of affection (PDA) such as kissing and holding hands to help curb the rise in COVID-19 cases.
PNP chief Gen. Debold Sinas noted that while this has been a policy before, it was not strictly implemented due to the lifting of some restrictions.
He emphasized that the PNP will remain vigilant in enforcing public health guidelines and local ordinances to mitigate the pandemic's effects.
The directive covers not only couples but also close friends, family members, and other groups in public places.
Epidemiologist Rontgene Solante agrees with the suggestion, stressing the importance of strictly implementing minimum public health safety protocols.
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