“Imbes na pambili ng noodles, mapupunta sa face shield. Hindi pa ba sapat ang physical distancing at pagsusuot ng face mask? Meron pang barrier,” Marcos said.
Philippines posts record daily rise in coronavirus cases, could become Southeast Asia’s new epicenterThe senator proposed that DOTr, if it would insist on requiring commuters to wear face shields, distribute them for free.
“Alam nating dagdag proteksyon ito sa ating mga kababayan, pero sana tingnan din natin ang kakayanan at kalagayan nila sa buhay,” Marcos said. “Hindi dapat mandatory, kung sino lang ang may kakayanan na makabili. Sagad na ang mga mahihirap nating mga kababayan, bakit hindi na lang ito ipamigay nang libre? ” she added.
Meanwhile, Marcos called on the Department of Trade and Industry to monitor the price of face shields which may skyrocket due to increasing demand.She said face shields cost about P30 to P40 and it has been reported that its price went up to P60 to P65 per piece.
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