(UPDATE) THE Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) has recommended the voluntary wearing of face masks outdoors across the country, Malacañang said Wednesday.

In a Palace press briefing, Department of Health (DoH) Officer in Charge Ma. Rosario Vergeire said the recommendation was verbally approved by President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.

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