The Department of Transportation has issued a memorandum announcing the mandatory wearing of face shields for passengers using public transportation starting August 15, 2020.
DOTR’s Memorandum Circular No. 2020-014 dated August 3, 2020, mandates “all official/heads of various transportation sectors to enjoin within their respective jurisdictions the mandatory wearing of face shields (aside from face masks) for ALL passengers in areas where public transportation is allowed, effective on 15 August 2020.”
Officials concerned are also required to issue the necessary announcements to properly inform the riding public of the mandate.
