Quarantine guidelines

General Community Quarantine (GCQ)

• Minimum public health standards shall be complied with at all times.

• Movement for leisure purposes is not allowed

Movement of Persons

Residents can only step out to access essential goods and services and work in permitted offices or establishments.

Persons not allowed to go outside*

• Persons below 21 years old

• Persons 60 years old and above

• Persons with disability and other health risks

• Pregnant women

• Any person who resides with the aforementioned

Persons allowed to travel

• Bearers of IATF IDs

• Bearers of bona fide IDs issued by permitted establishments

• Bearers of RapidPass IDs

• Healthcare workers and other essential employees from permitted establishments

• Pastors, priests, rabbi, imams, and other religious ministers (movement limited to conduct of necrological or funeral rites)

• Payroll managers (and other employees that may be required to process payrolls and print payrolls)

• Security personnel

Except when obtaining essential goods and services, or for work in industries and offices permitted to operate.

Public and Religious Gatherings

Movie screenings, concerts, sporting events, and other entertainemeng activities, community assemblies, and non-essential work gatherings shall be prohibited. Religious gatherings are not encouraged and shall be limited to not more than ten (10) persons.

However, gatherings that are for the provision of critical government services or authorized humanitarian activities while adhering to the prescribed minimum health standards shall be allowed.

Transportation

The road, rail, maritime, and aviation sectors of public transportation shall operate at a reduced operational and vehicle capacity, in accordance to guidelines provided by Department of Transportation.

Education

Face-to-face or in-person classes at all levels shall be suspended.

For K-12 basic education, the Basic Education Learning Continuity Plan (LCP) of the DepEd shall be adopted, as follows:

• Opening of classes shall be on 24 August 2020 and shall end on 30 April 2021

• Opening of private schools will be allowed within the period stated. Provided, that school LCP shall be submitted.From August 24, Face-to-face learning shall only be allowed when the local risk severity grading permits

• Adoption of various learning delivery options

• Conduct of curricular and co-curricular activities involving mass gatherings is cancelled

The recommendations for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) shall be adopted, as follows:

• The rolling opening of classes will be based on the following education delivery mode:

• Full online education can open anytime Flexible learning can open anytime in August 2020

• Significant face-to-face or in-person mode can open not earlier than 01 September 2020

• No face-to-face or in-person classes until August 31

• Private HEIs are encouraged to change their academic calendar and open in August 2020

These should be in compliance with minimum public health standards.

Establishments Allowed to Operate

Full Operational Capacity

• Agriculture, forestry, and fisheries

• Business process outsourcing

• Construction industries

• Delivery services transporting essential goods

• Food manufacturing and food supply chain businesses

• Food retail establishments (supermarkets, grocery stores, food preparation establishments for take-out and delivery services)

• Health-related establishments

• Information and communications technology companies

• Logistics service providers

• Media establishments

• Medical equipment and supply manufacturers

• Real estate activities

• Utilities: power, water, energy, etc.

50% up to Full Operational Capacity (with alternative work arrangement)

• E-commerce companies

• Delivery services of non-essential goods

• Housing services

• Mining companies

• Manufacturing companies

• Office services

• Repair and/or maintenance services

50% Operational Capacity (with alternative work arrangement)

• Accredited diplomatic missions and international organizations

• Financial services

• Legal, accounting, and auditing services

• Other non-leisure services

• Other non-leisure wholesale and retail establishments

• Professional, scientific, and technical services

Establishments Not Allowed to Operate

• Entertainment industries

• Gyms, fitness studios, and sports facilities

• Hotels, or similar establishments with exemptions

• Kids amusement industries (e.g. playgrounds, rides, and water parks)

• Libraries, archives, museums, art galleries, cultural centers, and gardens

• Personal care services (e.g. salon, massage parlors, sauna baths, etc.)

• Tourism industries (beaches, resorts, travel agencies and operators)

Activities

Outdoor non-contact sports and other forms of exercise (e.g. walking, jogging, running, biking, golf, swimming, tennis, badminton, equestrian, and skateboarding) are allowed. Provided that the minimum public health standards are observed. Furthermore, operations of the relevant clubhouses or similar establishments shall be limited to basic operations.

Malls

Limited operations in malls and shopping centers shall be allowed, subject to the Guidelines of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Operators shall establish and maintain the following measures:

• Limiting the number of people, or one (1) person per two (2) square meters

• Reducing number of entrances

• Only (1) companion for senior citizens, pregnant women, and persons with disabilities

• Ensure social distancing (1 meter apart)

• Standing on every other step of the escalator

• Limiting access to elevators

• Reducing the seats available for waiting

• Regulate air conditioning to 26 degrees centigrade

• Turn off free Wi-Fi

Salons and Barbershops

Salons and barbershops can reopen on June 7, 2020 at 30% capacity, subject to regular assessment of the IATF to gradually increase to 50% capacity every two weeks.

Construction Projects

All public and private construction shall be allowed but with strict compliance to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) construction safety guidelines.

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