Philippines voters need not wear face shields at poll precincts on Election Day

Farmers from Sumilao, Bukidnon province cheer before the arrival of Philippine Vice President and presidential candidate Leni Robredo, at a Labor Day celebration, in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, May 1, 2022. - Reuters

MANILA, May 1 (Philippines Daily Inquirer/ANN): Voters do not have to present their vaccination cards or wear face shields at polling stations on May 9, Election Day, contrary to instructions shown in an old explainer video that is circulating on social media, according to the Commission on Elections (Comelec).

Sought for clarification regarding the TikTok video, Comelec Commissioner George Garcia on Saturday said there was “no need for vaccine card” and “no face shield required.”