Affordable Encantadia-inspired face shields grab attention in Bohol

Different kinds of face shields are sprouting everywhere as local governments declared them mandatory to fight the spread of COVID-19.

According to Saleema Refran's report for "Saksi" on Wednesday, a business in Bohol has been making face shields inspired by the headpieces worn by Sang'gres in the GMA-7 teleserye "Encantadia."

Despite their unique handmade design, the business sold the bedazzled face shields at only P40 each.

A small group of young "Encantadia" fans were even seen sporting the product in the report.

As of Wednesday (August 19), the Department of Health reported over 4,000 new COVID-19 infections, which brings the total number of cases to 173,774 with 2,795 deaths and 113,481 recoveries.

Some local governments in areas including Metro Manila have enforced the wearing of face shields among stringent preventive measures including the mandatory wearing of face masks in public areas and modes of transportation.

The public are also reminded to observe the social distancing measure, and exercise handwashing or hand sanitizing. — Margaret Claire Layug/LA, GMA News