A day after the government has declared face shield usage voluntary in areas under more lenient COVID-19 alert levels, some citizens reported instances that there are establishments which are not following the new directive.
the pandemic task force’s recommendation to ease the policy on the controversial plastic gear immediately on Monday,
It will only be required in areas under Alert Level 5 and granular lockdown, as well as in medical and quarantine facilities.with the hopes of lessening plastic wastes following the directive.Despite the relief over the relaxed face shield policy, some online users complained that there are still establishments under Alert Level 1 to 3 areas requiring the wearing of the plastic gear. They called the attention of authorities.
“Maraming establishment sa Las Piñas City ayaw sumunod, lalo na ‘yong Robinsons Easy Mart grocery sa Moonwalk. Kahit may directives na ang gov’t, ayaw nila sumunod at magpapasok. Paki-check ‘yan, mayor at brgy. capt ng Las Piñas City. Ayaw sumunod ng [mga] establishment, [siguro] marami pa silang binebenta na face shields kaya ayaw sumunod,” a