Davao dissuades Muslims from covering face in public

THE Davao City government has urged Muslims to use hijab instead of niqab and burka, and citizens not to wear masks that cover the face, especially in public places, in wake of a fatal bombing recently that killed 15 people and wounded over 70 others.

Citizens are also discouraged to wear sunglasses, hats, balaclava and face paint, among others, that tend to hide their faces.