There is a big possibility that the Philippines can finally unmask by the end of this year.

We just want to end this pandemic and unmask. See people smiling and also to walk freely without any hesitation and fear. There is a big chance that we can unmask this year as long as we follow the health standards and if the positive patients lessen there is a big chance that we can unmask. Here what University of the Philippines professor and OCTA Research Team fellow Dr. Guido David said.

“Wala naman tayong sinasabi na imposible pero (We’re not saying it’s impossible but) most likely within the year or by the end of the year, may mask pa siguro sa (there may be mask in) general public areas pero (but) at least may mga (there will be) certain places na hindi na naka-mask (where there will be no masks). Pero mahirap pangunahan yun (But it’s hard to precede that), few months pa tayo (we are still a few months) before that so tignan muna natin yung (let’s first look at the) trends,” University of the Philippines professor and OCTA Research Team fellow Dr. Guido David said.

“I’m hopeful pero siyempre yung mga (but of course those) numbers binabantayan natin lagi (we are always looking at it). Magkaroon lang ng (Should there be any) slight surge, we will serve a warning na din sa mga tao (to people) in case magkaroon tayo ng surge (a surge happens). Pero sana naman huwag mangyari yun (Hopefully that will not happen),” said David.