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Group slams Manila ordinance banning face covers for motorcycle riders
A Manila city ordinance banning balaclavas and other face coverings in government offices and commercial establishments has drawn criticism from the youth organization Samahan ng Progresibong Kabataan (SPARK).
SPARK argues that the ordinance infringes on basic rights and could lead to the criminalization of ordinary citizens' activities.
The ordinance requires individuals to remove balaclavas, face masks, helmets, caps, and hoodies upon entering specified establishments, including motorcycle riders when they alight.
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko" Moreno Domagoso stated that the measure aims to deter crime by improving suspect identification.
However, SPARK expressed concerns that the ordinance's vague and discretionary clauses could result in profiling, harassment, and arbitrary stops.
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