Republic of the Philippines City of Cebu OFFICE OF THE MAYOR EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. O74 Series of 2020 “AN ORDER DECLARING A STATE OF GENERAL COMMUNITY QUARANTINE (GCQ) IN CEBU CITY AND PROVIDING OMNIBUS GUIDELINES THERETO” WHEREAS, on March 16, 2020, President Rodrigo R. Duterte, recognizing that the Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic constitutes a threat to national security, declared a State of Calamity throughout the Philippines through Proclamation No. 929; WHEREAS, the City of Cebu was placed under a State of Enhanced Community Quarantine beginning March 28, 2020 until May 31, 2020 to contain the spread of COVID-19 by imposing precautionary measures and restricting non-essential movement of individuals and transportation within the City; WHEREAS, there are 2,202 COVID-19 positive cases, 958 recoveries and 27 deaths due to the COVID-19 in Cebu City as of May 30, 2020; WHEREAS, the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-MEID) has issued Resolution No. 41 dated May 29, 2020 recommending for Cebu City to be placed under General Community Quarantine for the period of June 1 to 15, 2020; WHEREAS, the IATF-MEID has issued an Omnibus Guidelines on the Implementation of Community Quarantine in the Philippines last May 22, 2020 to harmonize and codify existing policies to be applied to regions, provinces, cities, municipalities, and barangays under community quarantine; WHEREAS, the City of Cebu adopts the IATF declaration in order to gradually open up the economy while also maintaining minimum public health standards. As such, there is a need to transition from Enhanced Community Quarantine to General Community Quarantine in the City of Cebu; NOW, THEREFORE, I, EDGARDO C, LABELLA, City Mayor of the City of Cebu, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order: SECTION 1. DECLARATION OF GENERAL COMMUNITY QUARANTINE. A State of General Community Quarantine in the entire City of Cebu, as mandated under IATF-MEID_ Resolution No, 41 dated May 29, 2020, is hereby imposed from 12:01 A.M, of June 1, 2020 until 11:59 P.M. of June 15, 2020 or unless sooner lifted or withdrawn, SECTION 2. MINIMUM PUBLIC HEALTH STANDARDS. Within the duration of the GCQ, minimum public health standards shall be complied with at all times, These include the wearing of face masks in public and in the workplace at all times, frequent handwashing, good personal hygiene and coughing etiquette, regular disinfection of personal and work spaces, and observance of strict physical distancing,Republic of the Philippines City of Cebu OFFICE OF THE MAYOR SECTION 3. MOVEMENT OF PERSONS. All persons in the City of Cebu shall only be allowed to leave their respective homes in order to access essential goods and services and for work in offices and industries permittad to operate within the GCQ. For this purpose, the following shall be observed A. The requirement for City Government-issued Quarantine Passes as mandated under Executive Order No. 065, Series of 2020, including its other guidelines, shall continue to be in effect for residents who wish to access essential goods and services within the GCQ. B. Employees who are reporting for work in permitted offices and industries shall only be required to present their Company ID and Certificate of Employment (COE) during checkpoints. C. Persons below 21 years old, those who are 60 years old and above, those with immunodeficiency, comorbidities, ar other health risks, and pregnant women shall be required to remain in their residences at all times, except when indispensable under circumstances for obtaining essential goods and services ‘or for work in permitted industries and offices. D. Outdoor non-contact sports and other forms of exercise such as, but not limited to, walking, jogging, running, biking, golf, swimming, tennis, badminton, equestrian, and skateboarding are allowed. Provided that the minimum public health standards are observed. E. Movement or travel for leisure purposes shall not be allowed. SECTION 4. GOVERNMENT OFFICES. Work in all government offices may be at full ‘operational capacity or under such alternative work arrangements as agencies may deem proper in accordance with the relevant rules and regulations issued by the Civil Service Commission (CSC). For offices requiring employees to report physically, commissioned shuttle services as well as point-to-point transport services may be provided. ‘SECTION 5. TRANSPORTATION. Transportation services shall be allowed during the GCQ, subject to the following guidelines: ‘A. All forms of public transportation in Cebu City shall be allowed and shall be ‘exempted from the Number Coding Scheme as established hereunder, subject to corresponding conditions: i. Buses, jeepneys, modern jeepneys, and vans-for-hire shall follow the guidelines mandated under LTFRB Memorandum Circular No, 2020-017 which includes a passenger load of not more than 50% of the vehicle capacity excluding the driver and conductor, wearing of masks and gloves, among others, ii, Taxis and Transport Network Vehicle Services (TNVS) shall Follow the guidelines mandated under LTFRB Memorandum Circular No. 2020-018 which includes the following, among others:Republic of the Philippines City of Cebu OFFICE OF THE MAYOR + Wearing of masks and gloves; «Driver compartment should be sealed off from passenger area using non-permeable, transparent material; + Passenger limit of three (3) excluding driver; * Online booking and payment (cashless) transactions; and + Maintenance of daily passenger manifest or logbook, B. All forms of private transportation such as, but not limited to, company shuttles, personal vehicles, bicycles, motorcycles, and e-scooters shall be allowed to operate provided that they follow the Number Coding Scheme for vehicles as established hereunder. Provided further that they observe strict social distancing and other health and safety protocols. C. The LTFRB, in coordination with the City Government, will provide point-to~ point bus operations for the public, for a fee, which will have inter-City and intra-City routes as may be hereinafter established. Appropriate engineering controls and minimum health standards shall be enforced. SECTION 6, SHIP OPERATIONS AND INTER-ISLAND TRAVEL. Operations of passenger ships shall be allowed pursuant to the IATF Omnibus Guidelines on the Implementation of Community Quarantine and Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) Advisary No, 2020-29 dated April 30, 2020. By virtue thereof, all shipping companies, ship operators, ship charterers and all concerned may operate and travel to and from areas under GCQ. In no case shall travel to any port under ECQ be allowed. The same are also directed to observe at all times, whether ‘on shore or onboard, strict social distancing of at least one (1) meter distance between any two persons at any given point of time, The following general guidelines shall be adopted: ‘A. Shipping companies, as soan as possible, devise an online scheme where passengers can procure and pay ticket; B. Cleanliness of ships, buildings and on-share premises shall at all times be maintained; C. Companies are required to emplay one health or medical health worker on- board and one on-shore who will supervise the checking and monitoring of body temperature of passengers, employees and crew; D. Health or medical workers of companies shall establish a communication line with proper health authorities for the reporting and coordination of suspected COVID-19 cases; E, Isolation areas shall be provided on-shore and on-board where COVID-19 suspects shall be brought, monitored and medically attended; and F. Mass gatherings on-board and on-shore shall be prohibited; Provided further, the following on-shore guidelines shall be adopted: ‘A. Companies shall observe social distancing by installing visible social distancing marks outside and inside the terminal such as, but not limited to, queuing, ticketing, waiting and boarding areas; B. Handwashing/lavatory areas with sufficient water, soap, alcohol or disinfectant shall be provided at the main entrances of the premises and at strategic parts of the building for free use by passengers and employees;