Wearing of face shields imposed in Banaue

BANAUE police check the compliance of tricycle drivers to mandatory wearing of face shield. – Banaue PNP photo

By Marcelo B. Lihgawon

BANAUE, Ifugao - - Municipal officials here  passed  an ordinance mandating the  wearing of face shields in all public transports and workplaces in the municipality  to  prevent spread of Covid-19.

Vice Mayor Donald Mongolnon, the acting municipal mayor  approved August 24 the ordinance authored by Councilor Fermin Haclao, Jr with all members of the Sangguniang Bayan as co-authors.
  “In order to further reduce the risk of transmission and as an additional measure against the COVID-19 and for the safety and protection of all, the wearing of face shields aside from the face mask will be mandatory to all public transport and work places,” the officials stated in the ordinance.

This local law applies to all workers in public and private sectors and commuters and drivers of public transportation in the municipality.

Violators will be reprimanded or warned for the first offense, fine of P300 or one-day community service for second offense and fine of P600 or two-day community service for third offense.  

For the fourth and succeeding offenses, penalty is six months imprisonment or upon the discretion of the court.

 Personnel of the Banaue Municipal Police Station, Covid-19 Task Force, Punong Barangays and councils will implement the ordinance with assistance of barangay tanods. - PIA Ifugao