Implementation of Baguio Face Mask & Shield Ordinance of 2021 and Regulation of Indiscriminate Disposal of PPE on Hold

March 17, 20211216 views0

The “Baguio Face Mask and Face Shield Ordinance of 2021 and the Regulation of Indiscriminate Disposal of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the City of Baguio” also known as the City Ordinance No. 27, Series of 2021 which was announced to be implemented today, March 17, 2021, has been temporarily placed on hold.

As stated in the official Facebook page of the Public Information Office (PIO) of the city, the implementation has been held in abeyance pending clarification over Section 5 which spells out exceptions to wearing of face masks and face shields.

Check out the coverage of Section 5 regarding the exceptions, HERE.

Ordinance No. 27 is the ordinance amending the sections numbers 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 9 of City Ordinance No. 45, Series of 2020 or the “Mandating the wearing of face mask by all persons within the territorial jurisdiction of Baguio City until the threat of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID -19) is completely eliminated or during the declared state of public health emergency and providing penalties for violation thereof.”

Furthermore, as stated by PIO, as the matter is being resolved, Ordinance No. 45, s. of 2020 will remain in effect.

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Ordinance No. 45, Series of 2020

Here’s the coverage of City Ordinance No. 45:

Ordinance No. 45 will be applied to all persons within the territorial jurisdiction of the City of Baguio.

Prohibited Acts

Under the ordinance, it is unlawful for any person or entity within the territorial jurisdiction of the City of Baguio to:

Leave their homes to go to public places, buildings, national roads or highway, sidewalks, walkways, or public conveyances, or other similar establishments, without wearing face mask
Go to workplaces whether in enclosed or open spaces, without wearing face masks
Travel through city roads, alleyways, or streets, whether in public or private vehicles (including motorcycles) without wearing face mask
Transact business with any person not wearing a face mask
Hoard, profiteer, or manipulates the prices for face masks being sold to the general public

Penalties

Individuals that will be caught violating Ordinance No. 45 will be penalized with the following:

First Offense: PHP 1,000.00
Second Offense: PHP 2, 000.00
Third Offense: PHP 3,000.00 and cancellation of the business permit if applicable

Minor Violators

The parent or guardian will assess the corresponding fine or penalty following the existing laws, rules, and regulations for minors.

Source: PIO-Baguio

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Source: PIO-City of Baguio, PIO – City of Baguio | Ordinance No. 45, series of 2020