Presentation CHED Town Hall Meeting With HEIs and LGUs On The Implementation of Limited Face To Face Classes For Higher Education

CHED Town Hall Meeting with Higher Education
Institutions (HEIs) and Local Government Units (LGUs) on the

Guidelines on the Implementation of
Limited Face-to-face Classes for
All Programs of Higher Education
Institutions in Areas Under Alert Levels
System for COVID-19 Response
16 & 19 November 2021 via Zoom
Presentation on the Phased Implementation and
Salient Provisions of the Guidelines on the
Implementation of Limited Face-to-face Classes
for All Programs of Higher Education Institutions
in Areas Under Alert Levels System for COVID-19
Response
Inter-agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging
Infectious Diseases (IATF) Guidelines on the Nationwide
Implementation of Alert Levels System for COVID-19
Response as of November 11, 2021
Allowed the conduct of limited

face-to-face classes for higher
education in areas under:
Alert Level 1 - full indoor and outdoor venue
capacity for fully vaccinated individuals
Alert Level 2 - max. 50% indoor venue

capacity for fully vaccinated individuals only
and 70% outdoor venue capacity.
Alert Level 3 - max. 30% indoor venue

capacity and 50% outdoor venue capacity
for fully vaccinated individuals only.
Inter-agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases
(IATF) Resolution No. 148-G
Allowed the phased implementation of limited

face-to-face classes for higher education subject
to certain conditions and CHED guidelines
Phase No. Areas Implementation Period

Phase 1 All HEIs in areas under Alert December 2021 onwards
Levels 1 and 2 may apply
Phase 2 All HEIs in areas under Alert 3 January 2022 onwards
may apply
Salient Provisions of the Guidelines
on the Implementation of Limited Face-to-face
Classes for All Programs of Higher Education
Institutions in Areas Under Alert Levels System
for COVID-19 Response
Section II - Scope & Coverage
Guidelines on the Implementation of Limited Face-to-Face Classes for All Programs of Higher Education Institutions
(HEIs) in Areas under Alert Levels System for COVID-19 Response
A. Phases and Duration of Implementation
To ensure the safe reopening of campuses of HEIs for limited face-to-face

classes for all programs, the following phases shall be implemented:
Phase No. Areas Implementation Period
Phase 1 All HEIs in areas under Alert Levels 1 and 2 may apply December 2021 onwards
Phase 2 All HEIs in areas under Alert 3 may apply January 2022 onwards
This is without prejudice to HEIs applying earlier than the period of

implementation.
B. Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)

State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), Local Universities and Colleges (LUCs), and Private HEIs, including all their
campuses/branches, located in areas implementing Alert Levels System for COVID-19 response are eligible to apply for
limited face-to-face classes based on the following conditions:
1. HEIs are located in Provinces, Highly Urbanized Cities (HUCs) and Independent Component
Cities (ICCs), under Alert Level 1 (full indoor and outdoor venue capacity), Alert Level 2
(maximum 50% indoor venue capacity and 70% outdoor venue capacity), or Alert Level 3
(maximum 30% indoor venue capacity and 50% outdoor venue capacity), as placed under
said Alert Level by the IATF;
2. HEIs have concurrence or support from their Local Government Units (LGUs) to conduct
limited face-to-face classes;
3. HEIs have a system to ensure that only fully vaccinated individuals (e.g. teaching and
non-teaching personnel, students, and visitors) will participate in limited face-to-face
classes;
B. Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)
State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), Local Universities and Colleges (LUCs), and Private HEIs, including all their
campuses/branches, located in areas implementing Alert Levels System for COVID-19 response are eligible to apply for
limited face-to-face classes based on the following conditions:
4. HEIs passed the on-site inspection of the CHED Inspection Team on retrofitted facilities;
5. HEIs demonstrated the ability to comply with this JMC, other policies of the IATF, minimum
public health standards and COVID-19-related protocols of the DOH, and health and safety
protocols of their LGUs.
C. Teaching and Non-Teaching Personnel
Only fully vaccinated teaching and non-teaching personnel of HEIs located in

areas under Alert Levels 1, 2, and 3, as permitted by the IATF, shall be allowed to join
the conduct of limited face-to-face classes.
HEIs shall advise those who are over sixty (60) years of age, with uncontrolled health
risks (e.g. immunocompromised states and other comorbidities), and/or pregnant
women intending to join limited face-to-face classes of the risk of contracting
COVID-19 and to consider work-from-home arrangements instead. HEIs shall take
additional precautionary measures as needed for the vulnerable groups who will
participate in the limited face-to-face classes.
D. Students
Only fully vaccinated students of HEIs located in areas under Alert Levels 1, 2, and 3 shall be
allowed to join limited face-to-face classes. HEIs shall advise fully vaccinated students with
a high risk of contracting COVID-19 (with significant comorbidities themselves or living with
individual/s with similar conditions) to consider flexible learning and take face-to-face
classes in succeeding semesters or whenever possible without prejudice to readmission and
maximum residency. HEIs shall take additional precautionary measures as needed for the
vulnerable groups who will participate in the limited face-to-face classes.
E. Programs
All higher education programs across disciplines shall be considered for the
implementation of limited face-to-face classes.
Section IV - General Guidelines
A. Limited Face-to-face Classes Not Mandatory
HEIs which are not included in the implementation of limited

face-to-face classes shall continue to implement flexible learning
under CHED Memorandum Order (CMO) No. 04, series of 2020.
Students of authorized HEIs to conduct limited face-to-face classes

who prefer not to attend the limited face-to-face classes shall
continue to be governed by CMO No. 04, series of 2020, or the
Guidelines on the Implementation of Flexible Learning.
C. DOH Minimum Public Health Standards
HEIs shall develop and strictly implement institutional policies and actions that revolve
around and conform with the following minimum public health standards of the DOH, as
provided in detail in DOH Administrative Order No. 2021-0043: Omnibus Guidelines on
the Minimum Public Health Standards for the Safe Reopening Institutions
D. Minimum Physical Distance in HEIs: 1.5 meters
Authorized HEIs shall strictly implement physical distancing protocols for their students,
faculty, and staff while inside the school premises. The physical distance for students
undergoing limited face-to-face classes shall be 1.5 meters, without prejudice to HEIs
increasing the prescribed physical distance.
E. Physical Education (PE) Classes
Contact and non-contact sports activities for PE classes shall be allowed in

areas under Alert Level 2. Only non-contact sports activities for PE classes shall
be allowed in areas under Alert Level 3.
F. Off-Campus Activities
Off-campus activities for the completion of course requirements (i.e. National

Service Training Program [NSTP], internship/practicum/training, fieldwork, etc.)
may be allowed subject to the approval of concerned Local Government Unit
(LGU).
G. Co-curricular and Extracurricular Activities
In-person and group-based co-curricular and extracurricular activities such as sports events,
musical events, competitions, in-person graduation rites, ceremonies, among others, may be
allowed subject to the approval of the concerned LGU, compliance with the applicable
health protocols, and to the conditions laid down under IATF resolutions.
1. For areas under Alert Level 3, a maximum of 30% indoor venue capacity and 50% outdoor
venue capacity for fully vaccinated individuals;
2. For areas under Alert Level 2, a maximum of 50% indoor venue capacity and 70% outdoor
venue capacity for fully vaccinated individuals; and,
3. For areas under Alert Level 1, full indoor and outdoor venue capacity for fully vaccinated
individuals.
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I. Medical Insurance
HEIs shall ensure that students who will participate in limited face-to-face
classes under this JMC and subsequent guidelines to be issued by CHED are
registered with PhilHealth or with equivalent medical insurance that
covers medical expenses related to COVID-19.
In case of a violation of this provision and it is shown that a student gets

infected by COVID-19 brought about by his/her participation in the limited
face-to-face classes, the HEI shall facilitate the necessary medical
treatment/procedures for the affected student/s.
Section V - Specific Guidelines
Application and Evaluation Procedure
1 HEI Submission of Application Documents
2 CHEDRO Review of HEI Application

Documents
3 On-site Inspection of Retrofitted

Facilities by CHED Inspection Team
4 Issuance of Safety Seal by the

CHED RO
Documentary and Audio-Visual Presentation Requirements
a. Letter of Intent to conduct limited face-to-face classes, which should include the following
attachments:
i. Programs, course/s, year level/s, and the maximum number of students to be accommodated
for each program offered;
ii. Total number of students per shifting cycle;
iii. Description of cyclical student shifting model to be implemented, as agreed upon by the faculty
and students;
iv. List of buildings, number of classrooms, laboratories, and other facilities to be used per
program;
v. Occupancy capacity to be followed in all areas to be used;
vi. Verification system on the vaccination status of teaching and non-teaching personnel, and
students;
vii. Communication plan on the institutional policies, guidelines and procedures on the safe
conduct of limited face-to-face classes and health and safety protocols to the concerned
stakeholders; and,
viii. Intent to open a canteen or cafeteria located inside the campus premises, if applicable.
a. Letter of Intent to conduct limited face-to-face classes, which should include the following attachments:
i. Programs, course/s, and the maximum number of students to be accommodated for each program offered;
iii. Description of cyclical student shifting model to be implemented, as agreed upon by the faculty and students;
iv. List of buildings, number of classrooms, laboratories, and other facilities to be used per program;
vi. Verification system on the vaccination status of teaching and non-teaching personnel, students, and visitors;
vii. Communication plan on the institutional policies, guidelines and procedures on the safe conduct of limited face-to-face classes and health and safety protocols to the concerned stakeholders; and,
b. Names and positions of the members of the Crisis Management Committee (CMC) and CMC
recommendation to conduct limited face-to-face classes;
c. Completed Self-Assessment Checklist on the Readiness to Reopen Campuses for Limited
Face-to-face Classes (refer to Annex A);
d. Notarized Affidavit of Undertaking (refer to Annex B);
e. Completed Evaluation Instrument for the Inspection of Retrofitted Facilities (refer to Annex C);
f. Proof of consultations with stakeholders (students, parents or guardians, and teaching and
non-teaching personnel);
g. Photo/video documentation of:
i. Conduct of drills
ii. Foot traffic system (entry and exit pathways)
iii. Seat plan for classrooms, laboratories, libraries, and other facilities that will be used for limited
face-to-face classes
iv. Screening or triage area at different points-of-entry
v. Digital contact tracing application (LGU-mandated, StaySafe.PH, or other working digital
contact tracing application)
h. Sample orientation kit for students;
a. Letter of Intent to conduct limited face-to-face classes, which should include the following attachments:
i. Programs, course/s, and the maximum number of students to be accommodated for each program offered;
iii. Description of cyclical student shifting model to be implemented, as agreed upon by the faculty and students;
iv. List of buildings, number of classrooms, laboratories, and other facilities to be used per program;
vi. Verification system on the vaccination status of teaching and non-teaching personnel, students, and visitors;
vii. Communication plan on the institutional policies, guidelines and procedures on the safe conduct of limited face-to-face classes and health and safety protocols to the concerned stakeholders; and,
b. Names and positions of the members of the Crisis Management Committee (CMC) and CMC recommendation to conduct limited face-to-face classes;
c. Completed Self-Assessment Checklist on the Readiness to Reopen Campuses for Limited Face-to-face Classes (refer to Annex A);
d. Notarized Affidavit of Undertaking (refer to Annex B);
e. Completed Evaluation Instrument for the Inspection of Retrofitted Facilities (refer to Annex C);
f. Proof of consultations with stakeholders (students, parents or guardians, and teaching and non-teaching personnel);
g. Photo/video documentation of:
i. Conduct of drills
ii. Foot traffic system (entry and exit pathways)
iii. Seat plan for classrooms, laboratories, libraries, and other facilities that will be used for limited face-to-face classes
iv. Screening or triage area at different points-of-entry
v. Digital contact tracing application (LGU-mandated, StaySafe.PH, or other working digital contact tracing application)
h. Sample ori entation kit for students;

i. COVID-19 Response Plan which should include the following:
i. Contact tracing, containment, and lockdown protocols;
ii. Quarantine, isolation, and emergency transfer/referral system
protocols;
iii. Maintenance, cleaning, sanitation, and disinfection protocols for
buildings, facilities, classrooms, offices, and commonly used
spaces;
iv. Contingency plan when there is/are COVID-19 case/s;
v. Catch-up plan for learning when limited face-to-face classes are
suspended; and,
vi. School-based COVID-19 surveillance system and plan.
For HEIs with existing authority to conduct limited face-to-face

classes and will apply for new programs and courses and/or expand to
other year levels, there is no need to re-submit items b, g, h, and i.
The CHEDRO shall verify the completeness of application documents

and information provided by the HEIs.
● If complete, the CHEDRO shall schedule the inspection which
should not be later than fourteen (14) working days from the
submission of the complete documents.
● If incomplete, the CHEDRO may deny initial application without
prejudice to re-application.
On-site Inspection of Retrofitted Facilities
Composition of the CHED Inspection Team

The CHED Inspection Team is an inter-agency committee organized by the CHED Regional Office
which may consist of the following members:
1. CHED Regional Office (CHED RO) Representative/s (required);

2. Local Government Unit (LGU) Representative/s (required);
3. CHED Public Health Experts Group (PHEG) Representative/s;
4. Department of Health - Regional Office / Centers for Health Development Representative/s;
5. Regional Inter-Agency Task Force (RIATF) Representative/s; or,
6. *Representative/s from Higher Education Institution (HEI) with retrofitted facilities and issued
authority to conduct limited face-to-face classes, as identified by CHED.
*May conduct inspection in HEIs without approved authority to conduct limited face-to-face
classes
● The evaluation instrument for retrofitted facilities (refer to Annex

C) shall be used by the evaluation team during the on-site
inspection.
● To ensure the safety of the evaluation team, the HEI to be

inspected shall arrange the transportation of the CHED
Inspection Team, from the identified pick-up to drop-off areas, as
requested.
● During the inspection, the HEI shall demonstrate unidirectional

foot traffic from entry to exit points, and show the retrofitted
facilities (classrooms, laboratories, library, isolation room, dining
area, etc.) that will be used by the students.
Minimum Areas of Evaluation Per Facility
1. Adequate ventilation
2. Table-chair layout adheres to the physical distancing of 1.5m
3. Visible and readable signages of health and safety reminders
4. Markings on the floor to direct one-way foot traffic
5. Presence of hand washing stations
Establishing a Crisis Management Committee
Composition of the Crisis Management Committee
a. School Head;
b. Institutional Health Officer;
c. Institutional Safety Officer;
d. Institutional Planning Officer;
e. Institutional Information Officer;
f. Institutional Surveillance Officer;
g. Health and Safety Marshall (at least one [1] per building);
h. Head of the clinic of the HEI; and,
i. Representatives from the faculty association and student association.
Establishing a Crisis Management Committee
Functions of the Crisis Management Committee
a. Assess the readiness of HEIs to reopen for limited face-to-face classes;

b. Take charge of the application to reopen;
c. Disseminate appropriate and relevant information to stakeholders;
d. Oversee the implementation of health and safety protocols;
e. Monitor and evaluate the compliance of HEI with this JMC;
f. Conduct of School-based COVID-19 Surveillance; and,
g. Take the appropriate measures when risks and impacts of COVID-19
may exist in the campus or surrounding communities, e.g. presence of
suspected and confirmed cases have been reported.
Implementation of Cyclical Student Shifting Model
Examples:
● 4-17 Cycle Model: Students on campus for four consecutive days to attend
face-to-face classes and off campus for the next seventeen consecutive days for
flexible learning.
●
● 4-10 Cycle Model: Students on campus for four consecutive days to attend
face-to-face classes and off campus for the next ten consecutive days for flexible
learning.
○
HEIs may select a cyclical student shifting model they deem appropriate for their
particular situations, without prejudice to further adjustments, whenever necessary.
The cyclical student shifting model to be implemented shall be consulted with the
faculty and students and the agreed upon model shall be part of the application
documents to be submitted to the CHED RO.
Occupancy Capacity
● HEIs shall re-engineer or re-design the layouts of the

facilities to ensure physical distancing of at least 1.5m is
strictly observed.
● HEIs shall determine the maximum number of students

present inside the classrooms, laboratories, libraries,
gymnasiums, covered courts, and other facilities which will
be used for limited face-to-face classes following the 1.5 meter
physical distance and IATF-permitted maximum venue
capacity.
Issuance of Safety Seal
The CHEDRO shall issue a safety seal for the specific

program and year level applied for, which serves as the
certificate of authority, to reopen campus for limited
face-to-face classes, to the HEI upon compliance with the
documentary and audio-visual presentation requirements
and determination that retrofitted facilities are compliant
with the health and safety protocols by CHED and DOH.
The safety seal shall be valid for one (1) year and shall be
renewable subject to continued compliance with the
minimum public health standards and retrofitting of
facilities.
Additional Health and Safety Measures
Stay Home When Not Feeling Well

Students, faculty, and staff who have COVID-19 symptoms shall stay at home
and must report their conditions to their professors/supervisors.
HEIs shall monitor their health status. For continuity of learning, HEIs shall
implement the appropriate flexible learning mode for the affected students, if
possible. Likewise, HEIs shall allow a work-from-home arrangement for
affected faculty and staff, if possible.
One Entry, One Exit Per Day Policy for Students
Students shall not be allowed to leave the campus premises between classes.
Each student shall only be permitted one entry and one exit per day.
HEIs shall require students to go straight to their assigned rooms upon

entering the campus. If students arrive early and their rooms are not yet
available, they shall be directed to go to the study hall/cafeteria/communal
areas where physical distancing shall still be strictly observed. They shall not
be allowed to loiter.
Students shall leave the campus immediately after their classes.
School Canteen and Dining Area
a. In case that the school canteen or cafeteria will not open, the HEI must inform
students to bring their own food and drinks. Students shall not be allowed to
leave the campus premises between classes to buy food and drinks.
b. Personnel of the school canteen must be fully-vaccinated against COVID-19
and must wear PPE to ensure food safety. The school canteen must follow
DTI-DOTr JMC for the health and safety guidelines on the operation of food
establishments.
c. Only packed food and drinks shall be allowed for selling.
d. Food deliveries are not allowed.
e. Students are highly encouraged to eat at their assigned seats inside their
respective classrooms. However, HEIs may also set up a dining area. This extra
precautionary measure may be taken because face masks will be removed to
enable the students to eat and drink.
Break Time Period
a. The HEI must determine the break time period. There shall be staggered break
time to lessen the number of possible occupants in the school canteen and
dining area.
b. HEIs shall determine the maximum time an individual can stay in the school
canteen/dining area as well as the maximum number of occupants in a period
of time.
c. Students are not allowed to eat in laboratory rooms where activities that
involve the use of chemical and biological agents are being done. They shall eat
in a designated dining area.
Suspension and Reopening Protocols
Scenario Suspension Protocol Reopening Protocol
The locality of the HEI is reclassified Automatic suspension for the entire Reclassified to Alert Level 3 or
to Alert Level 4 or 5. HEI.** better.
The locality of the HEI is under Automatic suspension for the entire Granular lockdown is lifted.
granular lockdown. HEI.
School / building / classroom The suspension will be based on the Continue limited face-to-face
lockdown for case clustering.* assessment and decision of the Crisis classes after completing contact
Management Committee (CMC) of the tracing and disinfection activities
HEI and upon consultation with the and quarantine period for the
Local Task Force against COVID-19. confirmed and suspected cases.
*As stated in DOH Administrative Order No. 2021-0043, cluster refers to an unusual aggregation, real or perceived, of health
events that are grouped together as to time and space and that is reported to a public health department. There are two or
more confirmed cases from the same area over a period of fourteen (14) days. Building lockdowns should be done when
clustering is reported in two (2) or more rooms of the building.
**For medical education programs, CHED DOH JMC No. 2021-002 will apply.
Monitoring & Evaluation
● HEI shall submit the following to the concerned

CHEDRO weekly:
○ Weekly COVID-19 Monitoring Report
○ Daily Monitoring of Retrofitted Facilities
CHED Town Hall Meeting with Higher Education
Institutions (HEIs) and Local Government Units (LGUs) on the
Guidelines on the Implementation of
Limited Face-to-face Classes for
All Programs of Higher Education
Institutions in Areas Under Alert Levels
System for COVID-19 Response
19 November 2021 via Zoom
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the resumption of NO.
face-to-face setup Limited face-to-face classes are not

mandatory. The HEIs are given the discretion
mandatory? to apply for the conduct of limited

face-to-face classes or to continue the
implementation of flexible learning
modalities. If the HEI opts for flexible
learning modalities, they shall be governed
by the provisions under CHED
Memorandum Order (CMO) No. 04, Series of
2020, or the Guidelines on the
Implementation of Flexible Learning.
Do we need NO.
additional permits if The conduct of flexible learning

modalities, which includes online
we continue to classes, shall continue to be governed
by CMO No. 4, Series of 2020.
conduct online
classes?
Will the school be NO, provided that the HEI was able to
ensure that the student has
held liable if a student PhilHealth/insurance to cover for
COVID-19 related expenses. In case of
gets sick of COVID-19, a violation of this provision and it is
shown that a student gets infected by
assuming from COVID-19 brought about by his/her
attending F2F participation in the limited
face-to-face classes, the HEI shall
classes? facilitate the necessary medical
treatment/procedures for the affected
student/s.
Are students required YES.
to have PhilHealth? HEIs shall ensure that students who will

participate in limited face-to-face classes
Can they get under this JMC and subsequent guidelines

to be issued by CHED are registered with
insurance coverage PhilHealth or with equivalent medical

insurance that covers medical expenses
from other HMOs? related to COVID-19.
Who pays? What

should the coverage
include?
Are schools still NO.
required to put up HEIs shall develop and strictly implement

institutional policies and actions that
plastic barriers inside revolve around and conform with the
following minimum public health
the classrooms given standards of the DOH, as provided in
detail in DOH Administrative Order No.
the lifting of the 2021-0043.
usage of face shields? The HEI shall utilize visual cues, floor
markers and protective barriers as
needed.
Is there an age NO.
requirement for The requirement for Alert Levels System,

as mandated by the IATF, students who
students who will will participate in limited face-to-face
classes for higher education should be
participate in the fully vaccinated.
limited face-to-face
classes?
Are graduate YES.
programs allowed? All programs (certificate, diploma,

undergraduate, graduate) across
all disciplines and year levels are
now allowed for limited
face-to-face classes under Alert
Level 1, 2, and 3 of Alert Levels
System for COVID-19 Response.
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CHED Town Hall Meeting with Higher Education

Institutions (HEIs) and Local Government Units (LGUs) on the

Allowed the conduct of limited

Alert Level 2 - max. 50% indoor venue

Alert Level 3 - max. 30% indoor venue

Allowed the phased implementation of limited

Phase No. Areas Implementation Period

A. Phases and Duration of Implementation

To ensure the safe reopening of campuses of HEIs for limited face-to-face

Phase No. Areas Implementation Period

This is without prejudice to HEIs applying earlier than the period of

B. Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)

B. Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)

C. Teaching and Non-Teaching Personnel

Only fully vaccinated teaching and non-teaching personnel of HEIs located in

A. Limited Face-to-face Classes Not Mandatory

HEIs which are not included in the implementation of limited

Students of authorized HEIs to conduct limited face-to-face classes

C. DOH Minimum Public Health Standards

D. Minimum Physical Distance in HEIs: 1.5 meters

E. Physical Education (PE) Classes

Contact and non-contact sports activities for PE classes shall be allowed in

Off-campus activities for the completion of course requirements (i.e. National

G. Co-curricular and Extracurricular Activities

In case of a violation of this provision and it is shown that a student gets

1 HEI Submission of Application Documents

2 CHEDRO Review of HEI Application

3 On-site Inspection of Retroﬁtted

4 Issuance of Safety Seal by the

h. Sample ori entation kit for students;

For HEIs with existing authority to conduct limited face-to-face

The CHEDRO shall verify the completeness of application documents

Composition of the CHED Inspection Team

1. CHED Regional Ofﬁce (CHED RO) Representative/s (required);

● The evaluation instrument for retroﬁtted facilities (refer to Annex

● To ensure the safety of the evaluation team, the HEI to be

● During the inspection, the HEI shall demonstrate unidirectional

Minimum Areas of Evaluation Per Facility

Composition of the Crisis Management Committee

Functions of the Crisis Management Committee

a. Assess the readiness of HEIs to reopen for limited face-to-face classes;

● HEIs shall re-engineer or re-design the layouts of the

● HEIs shall determine the maximum number of students

The CHEDRO shall issue a safety seal for the speciﬁc

Stay Home When Not Feeling Well

One Entry, One Exit Per Day Policy for Students

HEIs shall require students to go straight to their assigned rooms upon

Students shall leave the campus immediately after their classes.

School Canteen and Dining Area

Break Time Period

Scenario Suspension Protocol Reopening Protocol

● HEI shall submit the following to the concerned

Is the resumption of NO.

face-to-face setup Limited face-to-face classes are not

mandatory? to apply for the conduct of limited

additional permits if The conduct of ﬂexible learning

Are students required YES.

to have PhilHealth? HEIs shall ensure that students who will

Can they get under this JMC and subsequent guidelines

insurance coverage PhilHealth or with equivalent medical

from other HMOs? related to COVID-19.

Who pays? What