Safety

Seal
Orientation
July 7, 2021

Engr. CARMELO ENRIQUE B. LIBOT, CESO V

Provincial Director, DILG - Bukidnon
M inimum
P ublic
H ealth
S tandards
What would be the tangible evidence /
indication that an establishment, be it a
private or government, is indeed
complying with the standards on MPHS as
set by the IATF?

SAFETY SEAL
CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
BACKGROUND
IATF Resolution No. 87, s. 2020

• Implement Safety Seal Certification Program, in

addition to the StaySafe.ph application
• Require establishments to adopt the Safety Seal
Certification Program
• Direct DTI, DOH, DOLE, DILG, DOT, and the DOTr to
issue the necessary JMC to detail the requirements to
secure a Safety Seal which shall include the adoption
of the Stay Safe application and generation of its QR
Code
 JOINT MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 21-01
Series of 2021

IMPLEMENTING GUIDELINES OF THE

SAFETY SEAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

“Aims to increase compliance by private or public entities with the minimum

public health standards set by the government.”
SAFETY SEAL affirms that an establishment has been
found compliant with the minimum public health
standards set by the government, including the
adoption or integration with the StaySafe.ph contact
tracing application. The seal shall be displayed
conspicuously at all entrance points according to
prescribed dimensions. Obtaining the Safety Seal shall
be at no cost to the establishment.

6-Months Validity

Security Measures: Issuing Authority, Date of

Issuance, and Safety Seal Number, and Verifiable with
the Issuing Authority.

JMC No. 21-01

ISSUING
AUTHORITIES
Department of Tourism

• Primary Tourism Enterprises

o Accommodation Enterprises (Hotels, Resorts,
Apartment Hotels, and other Accredited
Accommodation Establishments)
o Travel and Tour Services
o Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Events
(MICEC) Venues/Facilities
• Restaurants inside Hotels/Resorts

JMC No. 21-01

Department of Labor and Employment

• Manufacturing
• Construction Sites
• Utilities (Electric, Water, Gas, Air Conditioning
Supply, Sewerage, Waste Management)
• Information and Communication Companies
(Private Publication, News, Movie Production, TV
and Radio Companies)
• Warehouses

JMC No. 21-01

Department of Trade and Industry

• Groceries, Supermarkets, Membership

Shopping Clubs
• Convenience Stores
• Construction Supply / Hardware Stores
• Logistics Service Providers (outlets)
• Barbershops and Salons
• Service and Repair Shops

JMC No. 21-01

DILG/PNP/BFP
• City Halls, Municipal Halls, Provincial
Capitols
• All other LGU facilities and buildings
• Police Camps and Stations
• BFP Offices and Fire Stations
• Provincial/District/City Jails
• Barangay Halls and other barangay
facilities
• All other public establishments not
covered by the other Issuing Agencies

JMC No. 21-01

Local Government Unit (City/Municipality)

• Malls • Art galleries, libraries, museums,

• Wet markets zoo
• Other rental stores • Sports centers
• Restaurants outside hotels/resorts • Tutorial, testing, and review
• Fastfood, |eateries, coffeeshops, centers
• Gyms
etc.
• Spas
• Banks, money changers,
• Cinemas
pawnshops, remittance centers • Arcades
• Car wash • All other private establishments
• Laundry service centers

JMC No. 21-01

Control Number Format
*Use of the Philippine Standard Geographic Code

DILG AS THE ISSUING AUTHORITY

D - Regional Code/Province Code/City/Municipal Code –

Number of the Agency/Office Issued with the Safety Seal
(e.g. D-101312-0001)

LGU AS THE ISSUING AUTHORITY

L - Regional Code/Province Code/City/Municipal Code –

Number of the Agency/Office Issued with the Safety Seal
(e.g. L-101312-0001)
Checklist
Issuing Authorities shall develop checklists
that will enumerate the eligibility requirements

Safety Seal Certification Microsite

Issuing Authorities may establish a microsite,
a dedicated page in the agency’s official
website.

JMC No. 21-01

MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2021-053
IMPLEMENTING GUIDELINES OF THE
SAFETY SEAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR
THIS DEPARTMENT AND THE LOCAL
GOVERNMENT
UNITS AS ISSUING AUTHORITIES
 ISSUING AUTHORITIES
shall join the DILG/PNP in the
Inspection and Certification Team.

“DILG/PNP & LGUs are vested with the

authority to inspect establishments assigned
to it and to issue and/or revoke the Safety
Seal”
DILG Inspection and Certification Team

Team Leader:
City Director or C/MLGOO
Team Members:
Chief of Police, PNP
Fire Marshall, BFP
LGU Inspection and Certification Committee

Head of the City/Municipal

City/Municipal City/Municipal Disaster Risk
Business Health Officer Reduction
Permits and Management
Licensing Office Officer

Chief of Police, City/Municipal Such other

PNP or his duly Public officials as maybe
authorized Information assigned by the
representative Officer LCE
Certification
Procedures
 11 APPLICATION
Shall perform a self-assessment
based on the applicable
2 REGULAR VISITS
checklist. The PNP shall join the
inspection upon request of the The inspection teams shall 3 ACTING ON COMPLAINTS
LGU especially in inspecting determine the eligibility of the
establishments on site.
public places. Shall conduct surprise
inspections of establishments
upon receipt of complaints from
the public.

*The step-by-step procedure in securing the Safety Seal is provided in Rule Ill of JMC 21-01.
Certification Procedures

BY APPLICATION

1. Business establishment shall secure the checklist from the office of the Issuing
Authority and perform self-assessment.
2. Business establishment shall contact the Issuing Authority to schedule the
inspection.
3. Issuing Authority shall validate the status or validity of government-issued permits
and/or accreditation.
4. Issuing Authority may proceed with the inspection.
5. Issuing Authority, joined by the PNP, shall inspect the compliance of the business
establishment.
Certification Procedures

BY APPLICATION

6. After the inspection, the Inspection Team shall inform the business establishment
of the result and the next steps.

▪ If compliant, business establishment shall be informed on how the Safety Seal

sticker will be provided
▪ If not compliant, business establishment shall be advised to correct the
deficiencies and apply for reassessment.
Certification Procedures

BY VISIT (FROM REGULAR MONITORING)

1. During regular monitoring, the Inspection Team shall also check whether the
business establishment is eligible to the Safety Seal Certification.
2. If compliant, the Inspection Team shall inform the business establishment’s
eligibility and how the Safety Seal sticker will be obtained.
3. If with deficiency, the business establishment shall be advised to correct the
deficiencies and apply for reassessment.
Complaints Handling

DOT:
DTI: feedback@tourism.gov
DOLE:
DTI Direct (1-384) .ph or DOT Hotline 1349
(1-386)

DILG:
Public Assistance and City/Municipality:
Complaints Center (892)
50343 / (892) 51144 Globe: Public Assistance and
(0927) 422-6300 / Smart: Complaint Desk (PACD)
(0931) 384-9272

NO WRONG DOOR POLICY

Complaints that are not under the receiving agency’s jurisdiction shall be
referred to the appropriate Issuing Authority concerned.
Renewal

▪ Safety Seal may be renewed not earlier than

one (1) month before its expiration
➢ Establishment shall contact the Issuing
Authority to schedule the inspection
➢ Inspection shall be made to verify continued
compliance
➢ If compliant, new Safety Seal shall be issued
➢ If not compliant, the establishment shall be
advised to correct the deficiencies and apply
for reassessment
Revocation

▪ Safety Seal may be revoked motu propio or through a valid

complaint
➢ Name and location of the establishment
➢ Particular public health standard violated or a substantial
description thereof
➢ Name and contact number of complainants
➢ Supporting proof (e.g., photos)
▪ Issuing Authority shall conduct a surprise inspection
▪ If non-compliant:
➢ NTE shall be issued and answered within 48 hours
➢ Establishment may opt to comply within the same period and attach
proof of compliance with the NTE
➢ If explanation is found lacking or the establishment fail to comply,
the Safety Seal shall be recalled.
Revocation

▪ Revocation shall not automatically result in the suspension

of operations.
▪ Establishment shall be given another 48 hours, from the
time the Safety Seal is revoked, to implement corrective
actions.
▪ If after this period the establishment still fails to correct the
deficiency, suspension of operations may be ordered by
the City/Municipality until corrective actions have been
implemented.
Reinstatement

• Submission of a request for reinstatement complete

with proof of full compliance with the minimum
health standards and the installation of the
StaySafe.ph application
• Conduct of an inspection to verify compliance
• Reinstated Safety Seal shall be valid for 6 months
or 1 year, in case of tourism enterprises, from the
date of reinstatement.
Information Campaign of the Safety Seal

Implementing Guidelines of the

program
Checklist of Eligibility Requirements
Contact Details of the Inspection and
Certification Teams
List of Establishments Issued with
the Safety Seal

Complaint Hotlines
Request Forms for Reassessment or
Reinstatement
Such other Information as may be
necessary to increase public awareness
Checklist
WAYS FORWARD

• Organization of the assessment Team (LGU/DILG)

• Creation of Action Plan
• Dissemination of information campaign on their
level
• Target date of the assessment