Chief Presidential legal counsel, Salvador Panelo, suggested a backriding ban on all motorcycles to help curb crime.

Despite the JTF COVID Shield's easing of requirements for backriders, Davao City says the barrier is still required.

Ride-hailing service, Angkas, is now authorized to transport health workers for free.

JTF COVID Shield receives 1,000 motorcycle barriers. Angkas to transport frontliners for free.

Essential workers are allowed to backride in MECQ areas owing to the shut down of public transportation.

JTF COVID Shield reports over 1,500 violators of backrider shield requirement.

Riders are sharing their close calls and accidents with the required backrider shield on social media.

The DILG has released its official guidelines for backriding on motorcycles.

Contrary to the Palace's statement, the Task Force Covid Shield commander says LGBT and live-in couples can backride.

The National Task Force on COVID-19 has approved the wearable backrider shield submitted by Angkas.