FACE MASK ON. Davao City officials are not keen on scrapping the non-wearing of face masks as coronavirus disease 2019 persists to be a health threat to the people. Dr. Ashley Lopez, the city health officer, says Friday (Sept. 9, 2022) that the city ordinance mandating the wearing of face mask remains in effect. (PNA file photo) DAVAO CITY - Wearing of face mask remains mandatory in this city, a health official said Friday. "We are still imposing the mandatory wearing of face mask because it is what is stated under our city ordinance, unlike other provinces and cities they do not have an ordinance," said Dr. Ashley Lopez, the City Health Office (CHO acting chief. Lopez issued the response amid reports that the national government is considering proposals for the non-wearing of face masks outdoors. "Davao City is unique because we have this ordinance to follow and impose," he said. Since January, the city has implemented Ordinance No. 0307-20 otherwise known as the f