MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Saturday said that it will “aggressively comply” with President Rodrigo Duterte’s decision to maintain the one-meter physical distance among passengers in public utility vehicles (PUVs). We shall aggressively comply and strictly enforce the 1-meter physical distancing in all public transport as envisioned and mandated,” the DOTr said in a statement. Ang desisyon po ng Presidente, mananatili po ang one-meter social distancing sa pampublikong transportasyon,” Roque announced over state-run PTV. The decision of the President is that the one-meter social distancing in public transportation will remain in effect.) The new social distancing rule was implemented on Monday, Sept. 14, but was later suspended as Duterte was expected to decide on the matter.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer September 19, 2020 03:33 UTC