Duterte orders arrests for improper mask use

President Duterte ordered police to arrest and detain individuals who refuse to wear face masks properly.

Interior Secretary Eduardo Año instructed the PNP to apprehend violators based on local ordinances, warning them first before making an arrest if necessary.

The CHR expressed concern over potential abuse of discretion in enforcing this directive due to overcrowded detention facilities.

Police are directed to prepare detention areas that comply with minimum health standards and violators can be detained for up to nine hours.