BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya, Feb. 16 (PIA) – The price of face masks sold in the province is still stable, according to officials of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). At the start of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) outbreak in the country, the market ran out of stocks of alcohol and face masks as many consumers were panic buying and some were buying in bulk and re-sell it for a higher price. UNTV is a major TV broadcast network with 24-hour programming. Henry Conel,Jr. From the current suggested retail price (SRP) of ₱1 to ₱8 per piece, Lopez said the ceiling price for disposable surgical masks would be raised to ₱16. The public would be mandated to wear a face shield; a face mask or an ear loop mask when they go outdoors.Physical distancing of at least one meter would be observed.The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) would be tasked to formulate a flexible learning program.The bill shall improve the information and communications technology which is much needed especially this time of pandemic.Workplaces in industrial and commercial establishments would be made to submit a management plan to their local government unit to ensure that safeguard measures are properly enforced.Flexible working schedules would also be implemented while maintaining the 8 hours a day or 48 hours a week work setup.Passengers of public transport would also be required to use hand sanitizers or disinfectant before entering a vehicle.Violators of the provisions of the act shall be fined with P1,000 to P100,000 or and may be imprisoned from one to six months depending on the offense. CNN and the CNN logo are registered marks of Cable News Network, Inc., displayed with permission. Lazada (sponsored) MANILA, Philippines — Several members of the House of Representatives (HOR) oppose a provision in House Bill 6864 that prohibits mass gatherings.Section 6 of House Bill 6864 or the Better Normal of Workplace, Communities and Public Spaces Act of 2020 states that public gatherings are prohibited subject to the exceptions as may be provided under the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Act.The proposed legislation was approved in the lower chamber last Monday (August 10).Among the 242 solons who voted ‘yes’ were the six members of the Makabayan Bloc. An Ultra High Frequency station with strong brand content that appeal to everyone, UNTV is one of the most trusted and successful Philippine networks that guarantees wholesome and quality viewing experience. Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. All rights reserved. B.I.D.A. "The cost of masks abroad have gone up because of the raw materials," Lopez told reporters at the sidelines of a media briefing.Authorities had to regulate the price of these protective gear after opportunistic vendors jacked up retail costs in the aftermath of Strong demand allowed some stores to sell face masks by More than 630 people worldwide have died due to the novel coronavirus, which has also infected over 31,000 people, CNN International reported.Lopez said that some drugstores have refused to purchase from a local producer of masks, as it was selling the products at ₱8 each — leaving no room for these businesses to make a profit under the current SRP. Amid local transmissions of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the Philippines, its lone local manufacturer and supplier of face masks may soon increase the price of its medical product due to market factors, according to Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez on Tuesday.