MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto on Wednesday said the Philippine National Police should clear up its recent pronouncements on public displays of affection. Gen. Ildebrandi Usana, said hugging, holding hands and kissing outside of the house are "automatic violations" of health protocols. "If all acts of public display of affection are prohibited—harmless kisses, holding hands, hugs—then the rules border on the absurd." Usana earlier Wednesday told Pilipino Star Ngayon that his statements were "a mere reiteration of previous advisory from the [government]." A month later, rules on back-riding were further eased by the government, allowing members of the same household to commute together.

Source: Philippine Star March 10, 2021 09:00 UTC