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(File photo) MANILA - Filipinos will still be required to wear their face masks until President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. issues an executive order (EO) approving its optional use outdoors and other guidelines proposed by the country's pandemic task force. Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles on Thursday reminded the public that the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) has so far only "recommended" the optional wearing of face masks outdoors. "The IATF 'recommended' that face masks be voluntary outdoors in non-crowded spaces with good ventilation. Though the vulnerable - elderly and immunocompromised - are still highly encouraged to wear their masks," she told reporters in a text message. Cruz-Angeles earlier said the proposed lifting of the mandatory mask requirement will be pilot tested toward the last quarter of 2022 provided there is an improvement in the country's Covid-19 booster v

Ferdinand bongbong marcos jrBenhur abalos jrMaria rosario vergeireAssociation of the southeast asian nation aseanDepartment of theDepartment of healthNational booster weekPresident ferdinandSecretary trixie cruz angelesInter agency task forceEmerging infectious diseasesLocal governmentSecretary benhur abalosCebu citySoutheast asian nationIle photo manila filipinos will still be required to wear their face masks until president ferdinand quot bongbong marcos jr issues an executive order eo approving its optional use outdoors and other guidelines proposed by the country 39s pandemic task force press secretary trixie cruz angeles on thursday reminded public that inter agency for management of emerging infectious diseases iatf eid has so far only recommended wearing 39 voluntary in non crowded spaces with good ventilation though vulnerable elderly immunocompromised are highly encouraged