REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES. PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OF BULACAN Voce vnTToRn naGrEN OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 28 Series of 2020 IMPLEMENTING THE IATF OMNIBUS GUIDELINES ‘AND OTHER RELATED ISSUANCES FOR ‘THE ENFORCEMENT OF A GENERAL COMMUNITY QUARANTINE (GCQ) IN THE PROVINCE OF BULACAN FROM 19 UNTIL 31 AUGUST 2020 WHEREAS, on 08 March 2020, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte issued Proclamation No. 922 declaring a State of Public Health Emergency throughout the Philippines and enjoined all local government units (LGU) to render full assistance and cooperation to implement urgent and critical measures to contain or prevent the spread of COVID-19, mitigate its effects and impact to the community, and prevent serious disruption of the functioning of the government and the community; WHEREAS, on 16 March 2020, President Duterte issued Proclamation No. 929 declaring a State of Calamity throughout the Philippines; WHEREAS, the Province of Bulacan has been placed under different quarantine classifications and, on 17 August 2020, was placed. under General Community Quarantine (6CQ) from 19 August 2020 until 31 August 2020; WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 465, Par. (b) of the Local Government Code, the Provincial Governor, as the chief executive of the provincial government, is authorized to adopt such emergency measures as may be necessary during and in the aftermath of man-made and natural disasters and calamities, issue such executive orders for the faithful and appropriate enforcement and execution of laws and ordinances, and ensure that the acts of all LGUs in the province and their officials are within the scope of their prescribed powers, duties, and functions. NOW, THEREFORE, |, DANIEL R. FERNANDO, Provincial Governor of Bulacan, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order the following Section 1. IMPLEMENTING THE IATF OMNIBUS GUIDELINES AND OTHER RELATED ISSUANCES. — The IATF Omnibus Guidelines and other related issuances from other national and authorized government agencies for the strict implementation of the guidelines on the enforcement of a General Community Quarantine (GCQ) in the Province of Bulacan are hereby adopted, more particularly: 1. Minimum public health standards shall be complied with at all times for the entire duration of the GCQ.REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES. PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OF BULACAN eet ae VAT TOR I MEG OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR 2. All LGUs within the province are directed to observe the strict enforcement of the following measures a. Implementation of localized community quarantines in identified barangays with community transmission,-with the concurrence of the Regional Inter-Agency Task-Force (RIATF); b. Minimum public health standards, especially in high-risk areas such as healthcare settings, wet markets, supermarkets, government offices, workplaces, public transportation, and areas with increased economic activity, among others; c. Active surveillance and case handling, d. All confirmed cases of COVID-19 shall be quarantined in facilities identified and exclusively dedicated for the purpose. No home quarantine for them shall be allowed. 3. A localized community quarantine shall be categorized into four (4) zoning classifications: a. Critical Zone (CRZ) is an area where the initial number of cases or several clustering of cases are identified within the past seven (7) days Specific. epidemiological parameters with epidemiological threshold for CRZ are'set depending on the geographical unit; b. Containment Zone (CZ) are areas without new cases but are adjacent to a geographical unit categorized as CRZ;, ¢. Buffer Zone (BZ) are areas without new cases but are adjacent to areas categorized as CZ; and d. Areas Outside Buffer Zones (OBZ) are all remaining areas without new cases not categorized as CZ or BZ; 4, The travel and movement of all persons in the province shall be limited to accessing essential goods and services, and for work in offices or industries permitted to operate hereunder. Travel and movement for leisure purposes shall not be allowed. 5. Any person twenty (20) years old and below, those who are sixty (60) years old and above, those with immunodeficiency, comorbidity, or other health risks, and pregnant women shall remain in their residences at all times, except when outside travel is indispensable for obtaining essential goods and services, or for work in permitted offices and industries. 6. Work in all government offices may be at full operational capacity or under suchREPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES. PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OF BULACAN eet ae VAT TOR I MEG OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR alternative work arrangements as the agencies may deem proper, in accordance with the relevant rules and regulations issued by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) and/or the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG); provided, that for offices requiring employees to report physically, commissioned shuttle services as well as point-to-point transport services may be provided. 7. By category, the following sectors or industries are allowed to operate at an operational capacity as provided herein: a. Category Industries. Power, energy, water, and other utilities, agriculture, fishery, and forestry industries, food manufacturing and food supply chain businesses, including food retail establishments such, as supermarkets, grocery stores, and food preparation establishments insofar as take-out and delivery. services, food delivery services, health-telated establishments, the logistics sector, information technology and telecommunication companies, the media, at full operational capacity; b. Category II Industries. Mining and other manufacturing, and electronic commerce companies, as well as other delivery, repair and maintenance, and housing and office services, at-anywhere between fifty percent (50%) up to full operational capacity, and without prejudice to work-from-home and other alternative work arrangements; and ©. Category il! Industries, Financial services; legal and accounting, and auditing services, professional, scientific, technical, and other nor-leisure services, and other non-eisure wholesale. and-retail establishments, from skeleton workforce to fifty percent (50%) operational capacity, and without prejudice to work-from-home and other alternative work arrangements. The holding of traditional cockfighting and operation of cockpits, and the operation of beerhouses and similar establishments whose primary business is serving of alcoholic drinks (e.g. nightclubs) and kid amusement industries (e.g. playrooms, rides) is prohibited. (/bid.) The foregoing list of industries is illustrative only. Specific industries under each category may be reflected in separate issuances of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), which likewise provides for operational and venue capacity, operating hours, and other guidelines; provided, that this is without prejudice to the subsequent re-categorization of Category IV Industries. (As amended by Paragraph B(2)(c) of JATF Resolution No. 47, 29 May 2020, Paragraph B(1) of IATF Resolution No. 49, 25 June 2020, Paragraph E of ATF Resolution No. 51, 02 July 2020, and Paragraph B of IATF Resolution No. 56, 16 July 2020.) 8. Limited operations in malls and shopping centers shall be allowed, except for leisure establishments and services which shall continue to be closed; provided, that establishments and services allowed to operate in malls and shopping centers may only operate at a capacity consistent with the Omnibus GuidelinesREPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES. PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OF BULACAN eet ae VAT TOR I MEG OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR and policies set down by the DTI; provided further, that those twenty (20) years old and below, and those sixty (60) years old’ and above, and those with immunodeficiency, comorbidity, or other health risks, and pregnant women may not enter malls and shopping centers except when indispensable to obtain essential goods and services, or for work in establishments located therein; provided finally, that operations of malls and shopping centers are subject to the guidelines issued by the IATF and DTI. 9. All public’ and’ private construction projects shall be allowed, but with strict compliance with all construction safety guidelines issued by the Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPWH) for the implementation of infrastructure projects during the period of the pandemic. 10.All Category IV Industries shall not operate. The DTI, in consultation with the Department of Finance (DoF), DILG, and the Department of Tourism (DOT), may re-categorize industries as may be deemed necessary and which re- categorization(s) shall automatically form part of this Executive Order. 11. The resumption of, or gradual increase in“operating capacity, and continued operations of Category ill Industries shall be subject to their proprietors’ compliance ‘with the proper health protocols set by the DTI. Further, their compliance shall be assessed through a post-audit mechanism which shall be led by the DTI, Department of Health (DOH), LGU health offices, and/or other deputized organizations. (As amended by Paragraph C of IATF Resolution No. 56, July 16, 2020) 12.No hotel or accommodation establishment shall be allowed to operate, except those accommodating the following: 2 . Guests who have existing booking accommodations for foreigners as of 17 March 2020; Guests who have existing long-term bookings; . Distressed OFWs and stranded Filipinos or foreign nationals; Repatriated OFWs in compliance with approved quarantine protocols; Non-OFWs who may be required to undergo mandatory facility-based quarantine; and Healthcare workers and other employees from exempted establishments under the IATF Omnibus Guidelines and issuances of other government agencies. pees They may operate only upon the issuance of a Certificate of Authority (CA) to operate by the DOT; provided, that in all of the foregoing, their operations shall be limited to the provision of basic accommodation services to guests through an in-house skeleton workforce. Ancillary establishments within the premises, such as bars, gyms, spas, and the like, shall not be allowed to operate or to provide room service. Restaurants and cafés therein are allowed to operate at an operating capacity to be determined by the LGU havingREPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES. PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OF BULACAN eet ae VAT TOR I MEG OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR jurisdiction over them; provided, that it allows for social distancing measures and that such establishments are compliant with the protocols prescribed by DOT, DTI, Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), and DOH. (As amended by Paragraph A(2) of IATF Resolution No. 43, 03 June 2020, Paragraph D of JATF Resolution No. 48, 22 June 2020, and Paragraph B(2) of JATF Resolution No. 49, 25 June 2020) 13. Restaurants and fast food businesses, barbershops and salons shall be allowed to operate at an operating capacity to be determined by the LGU having jurisdiction over them, and in all cases subject to the observance of the minimum health protocols. 14, The opening of schools shall be in accordance with the directive of the President upon the recommendation of the Department of Education (DepEd), pursuant to Republic Act 11480, and advise of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). Face-to-face sessions or in-person classes shall be suspended. In the meantime, all instruction shall be delivered through the safest and most appropriate time and methods possible, as.may be determined by the IATF, DepEd, CHED, DOH, and Technical Educational and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), whose applicable issuances shall be adopted, 15. Mass gatherings, such as but not limited to, movie screenings, concerts, sporting events, and other entertainment activities, community assemblies, and non- essential work gatherings, shall be prohibited. Gatherings that are for the provision of critical government services and authorized humanitarian activities, while adhering to the prescribed minimum health standards, shall be allowed. Religious gatherings shall be limited to not more than ten (10) persons at the venue; provided, that the gathering is limited to the conduct of religious worship and/or service only, provided further, that the LGU where the gathering is held or to be held interposes no objection thereto on grounds of safety and health protection; provided finally, that the participants in the gathering shall strictly observe the submitted health protocols of their religious group and the minimum public health standards such as physical distancing, wearing of facemasks, and immediate availability of sanitizers and other hygienic necessities. 16. Outdoor non-contact sports and other forms of exercise such as, but not limited to, walking, jogging, running, biking, golf, swimming, tennis, badminton, equestrian, range shooting, and skateboarding, are allowed; provided, that the minimum public health standards such as the wearing of masks and the maintenance of social distancing protocols, and non-sharing of equipment where applicable, are observed; provided further, that operations of the relevant clubhouses or similar establishments, if there are any, shall be limited to basic operations, and restaurants and cafés therein are allowed to operate at an operating capacity to be determined by the LGU having jurisdiction over them, provided that it allows for social distancing and are compliant with the proper protocols prescribed by the DTI. Spectators in all non-contact sports and= i REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES. PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OF BULACAN Voctye var ronn nee OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR exercises shall be prohibited. (As amended by Paragraph A(3)(a) of JATF Resolution No. 43, 03 June 2020, by Paragraph D of IATF Resolution No. 48, 22 June 2020, Paragraph B(3) of IATF Resolution No. 49, 25 June 2020, and Paragraph B of IATF Resolution No. 56, 16 July 2020.) 17.Public utility vehicles (PUV) shall operate at a reduced operational and vehicle capacity in accordance with guidelines set by the Department of Transportation (DOTr), Land Transportation and Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB), and concerned LGUs; provided, that in case of public utility buses or jeepneys, a one (1) meter distance between passengers shall be observed. In all cases, PUVs shall have the appropriate engineering. controls in place to maintain such required distance and to prevent any close contact between and among the passengers and drivers/operators. 18. Visits to open-air memorial parks and cemeteries shall be-limited to not more than ten (10) persons per group. The number of groups allowed at any given time shall be left to the discretion of the management of such memorial parks and cemeteries. taking into consideration minimum: public health standards and physical distancing. (IATF Resolution No. 49, 25 June 2020) 19. In all of the permitted activities, industries, or venues mentioned above, the strict observance of the minimum health requirements shall be mandatory and indispensable: 20.As mandated by RA 11322, all public and private physicians, allied medical personnel, professional societies, hospitals, clinics, health facilities, laboratories, institutions, workplaces, schools, prisons, ports, airports, establishments, communities, other government agencies, and non-government organizations in the province are required to accurately and, within twenty-four (24) hours from discovery, report probable, suspected, or confirmed cases of COVID-19 within their areas of operation or jurisdiction to the appropriate Barangay Health Emergency Response Teams (BHERT), city/municipal health units, the Bulacan Provincial Health Office, and the Regional Epidemiological Surveillance Unit (RESU) in Pampanga, as is necessary or appropriate Considering the high incidence of COVID-19 transmission in workplaces, all employers, companies, and establishments based or with offices, branches, or operations in the province engaging employees, workers, staff, or personnel under whatever contract or working status are strictly enjoined to report such cases as directed above and to comply with the conditions set by the DTI. All persons who are probable, suspected, or confirmed COVID-19 cases shall not be allowed to leave the premises where they are found nor allowed to return to their homes. Instead, they will be immediately isolated and confined at the dedicated facilities of these establishments, where available, and turned over to the concerned BHERT or city/municipal health offices as soon as possible for appropriate action.REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES. PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OF BULACAN Veet ae VNTORI MESON ET OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR 21. The curfew hours in the entire province shall be from 8 p.m. until § am. of the next day, during which period no person shall be allowed outside of residence, except those in need of emergency services and those allowed to work in permitted industries; provided, that the latter must provide authorities sufficient proof of their work schedules. Section 2. INCORPORATION CLAUSE. ~ All laws, rules, and regulations that have been issued and/or will be issued by the authorized officials and agencies of the national government. in relation to COVID-19 and the General Community Quarantine (GCQ) are hereby incorporated and shall form integral parts hereof. Section 3. EFFECTIVITY. - This Executive Order shall take effect at 12:00 a.m. of 19 August 2020 and shall remain valid and in effect in the entire Province of Bulacan until 11:59 p.m. of 31 August 2020, unless otherwise amended, modified, or repealed. Issued this 18h day of August, 2020 at the-Provincial Capitol Building, City of Malolos, Bulacan.