Mayor Baste signs EO on optional face mask indoors, outdoors

Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte signed the Executive Order (EO) on the optional wearing of face masks in indoor and outdoor settings in support of the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

“Gipirmahan na nako ang EO supporting the Executive Order of President Bongbong Marcos nga optional na ang pagsuot sa face mask indoor og outdoor,” said Duterte.

Wearing of face mask may now be optional, however, Duterte strongly encouraged Dabawenyos to still wear a face mask.

The said EO topped the list of the ordinances passed by the City Council this year.

The city government of Davao has adopted the EO of Marcos through Executive Order (EO) No. 43, Series of 2022, known as “An Order Adopting Presidential Executive Order No. 03 Allowing The Voluntary Wearing Of Face Masks In Outdoor Settings And Reiterating The Continued Implementation Of The Minimum Public Health Standards In Davao City During The State Of Public Health Emergency Relative To The COVID-19 Pandemic” that was signed by Duterte.

EO 43 cited Presidential Proclamation No. 57, series of 2022, of President Marcos dated September 12, 2022, extending the State of Calamity in the country until December 31, 2022.As the President, issued Executive Order No. 03, dated September 12, 2022, which provides the guidelines allowing t he voluntary wearing of face masks in outdoor settings and reiterates the continued implementation of the minimum public health standards during the state of Public Health Emergency relative to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Davao City COVID-19 Task Force issued Resolution No. 20 adopting the national guidelines during its meeting held on September 19, 2022.

EO 43 allows the voluntary wearing of face masks in open spaces and non-crowded outdoor areas with good ventilation, provided that non fully-vaccinated individuals, senior citizens, and immunocompromised individuals are highly encouraged to wear their masks, and physical distancing will be observed at all times.

“Congratulations sa atoa kay nakagawas na gyud ta sa pandemya,” Duterte said.

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