GUIDELINES: INTER-AGENCY TASK FORCE (IATF) FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF EMERGING INFECTIOUS

DISEASE

Metro Manila will return to lockdown mode from August 6 to 20, with a period of additional restrictions
the week before, to prepare for a possible surge in COVID-19 cases due to the Delta variant.

This was announced by Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque on Friday, July 30, in a televised address.

UNDER STRICTER GCQ:

Restrictions - July 30 to August 5

1) Dining in restaurants is prohibited,

- Only take-out and delivery allowed
- Operations of restaurants on July 30 allowed to continue until end of business hours
2) Only 30% capacity in personal care services establishments allowed
3) Only authorized persons can travel out of NCR Plus
(Metro Manila plus Cavite, Rizal, Bulacan, Laguna)
- must present certificate of employment
- Company ID

4) Indoor sports venues and indoor tourist attractions must be closed.

5) Only 30% capacity in outdoor tourism attractions allowed
6) Physical religious gatherings not allowed, virtual only
7) Wakes, funerals, neurological services allowed, only for immediate family members
8) Public transportation allowed

UNDER STRICTER ECQ:

Restrictions - August 6 to 20

Only essential establishments and industries will be allowed to operate.

A. Public transportation will be suspended.
B. Remain FULLY Operational:
1) Hospitals
2) Groceries
3) Courier and
4) Delivery services
C. Can Operate with a Skeletal Workforce:
1. Banks
2. veterinarian clinics
3. telecommunications
4. power and energy
5. internet services
6. water and sanitation services
7. business process outsourcing
8. manufacturing companies; and
 9. suppliers for construction works

GUIDELINES FOR EMPLOYEES:

On 30 July 2021, an Executive Order was issued directing all Metro Manila residents to stay at home or
at their place of residence and mandating the closing of all nonessential businesses during the duration
of ECQ (August 6 to 20).

If your Company does not fall within the definition of essential business as defined in the Executive
Order, will therefore opt to implement voluntary temporary telecommuting arrangements except for
those essential personnel.

Essential personnel are expected to physically report to work in a skeletal basis unless otherwise
notified. Regular leave policies and procedures should be followed for employees who are unable to
report to work.

Those non-essential employees are approved to work from home temporarily.

These arrangements are expected to be only until the duration of the ECQ period. Should circumstances
warrant, the Company may require all employees to physically report to work. Employees should be
proactive in preparing for these circumstances to ensure the availability of resources necessary to work
remotely.

To essential employees, an employment certificate will be issued that should be kept with you when
commuting to and from work should your compliance with the stay-at-home order be questioned. You
should also be prepared to present your Company identification card.

Source: pna.gov.ph/articles/1148783