to enforce strict quarantine measures while also handing out relief packages.
With Darth Vader and Stormtrooper outfits made from rubber mats and old plastic,
the youth leaders catch the attention of villagers on the outskirts of Manila,who
are then reminded to stay indoors.
"We tell residents off who still go outdoors without the proper quarantine passes
needed and also those that do not wear face masks. We make sure the government
guidelines are properly followed,"Muriel Baldago,an elected official dressed in a
stormtroopers costume,told reporters.
His get-up is greeted with smiles and offers villagers a little distraction from the
outbreak.
On May 4, also known as "Star Wars" Day and celebrated worldwide by fans
government workers in costume also rode small wooded boats to distribute relief
packs containing rice and canned goods in a nearby coastal neighbourhood.
