House panel launches online campaign ‘It’s a mask!’

MANILA, Philippines — The House tourism panel has launched an online campaign dubbed “It’s a mask!” to encourage the public to comply with health and safety protocols, such as constant mask-wearing and hand-washing, amid the coronavirus crisis.

A play on the expression “it’s a must!” the public health promotion project is aimed at “building public confidence” in anticipation of the reopening of economic activities, especially in the tourism sector, said Laguna Rep. Sol Aragones, chair of the tourism panel.

—DJ Yap