Philippine cities ration face masks amid coronavirus fears
Drugstores in Cebu and General Santos City are rationing face masks due to high demand amid coronavirus fears.
Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella requested the DTI to monitor prices and sanction hoarding, with seven pharmacies under investigation for overpricing.
City Councilor Franklin Gacal Jr. of General Santos is considering an inquiry into rising mask prices and potential hoarding, urging residents to report price gouging to the DTI.
The DTI reported that high demand rather than hoarding caused shortages in Koronadal City, while health officials advised only those who are sick or have weak immune systems to wear masks.
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