PNP asks public to avoid displays of affection amid rising COVID cases

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has requested that the public avoid physical displays of affection to curb rising COVID-19 cases.

Senator Joel Villanueva criticized this directive, stating it does not make sense since such contact cannot be restricted in private spaces like homes.

Villanueva also questioned why people can engage in intimate activities at home but are prohibited from holding hands or hugging in public.

PNP chief Gen. Debold Sinas said the directive covers acts such as kissing, embracing, and holding hands, emphasizing the need to maintain vigilance against the virus.