12/03/2020
Highlights of President Duterte's nationwide live telecast.
1. The Code Alert System for the COVID-19 public health event is raised to Code Red Sublevel Two (2);
2. The suspension of classes in all levels in Metro Manila is extended until April 12, 2020;
3. Mass gatherings, defined as a planned or spontaneous event where the number of people attending could strain the planning and response resources of the community hosting the event, shall be prohibited during said period;
4. A community quarantine is imposed in the entirety of Metro Manila. LGUs in other areas are advised to abide by the following guidelines in imposing localized community quarantine in their respective jurisdictions:
a. A barangay-wide quarantine is advised when there at least two positive COVID-19 cases belonging to different households in the same barangay;
b. A municipality/city-wide quarantine is advised when there are at least two positive COVID-19 cases belonging to different barangays in the same municipality/city; and
c. A province-wide quarantine is advised when there are at least two positive COVID-19 cases belonging to different component cities or independent component cities in the same province.
5. Work in the executive branch shall be suspended during said period, without prejudice to the formation of skeletal workforces by government agencies in order to maintain the unimpeded delivery of services to the public. Provided that health and emergency frontline services shall continue in full operation. Provided, finally, that the legislative branch and the judiciary shall be encouraged to adopt the same policy;
6. Flexible work arrangements shall likewise be encouraged in the private sector. The DOLE and the DTI shall issue guidelines to safeguard the welfare of workers. All manufacturing, retail, and service establishments are advised to remain in operation during said period. Provided, that strict social distancing measures are required to be observed by their respective managements;
7. Public Transportations such as the LRT, the MRT, and the PNR shall continue in operation. Provided, that the DOTR shall issue guidelines to ensure social distancing in said public transports; (tuloy-tuloy trabaho)
8. Land, domestic air, and domestic sea travel to and from Metro Manila shall be suspended after the expiration of forty-eight hours from issuance of this Resolution; (germs hindi maipasa distance beehooves upon the transportation)
9. The aforementioned measures shall be subject to close monitoring, and reassessment after the expiration of seven (7) days from the issuance of this Resolution.
10. Balik-manggagawa Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) shall be allowed to travel to mainland China, except to Hubei Province, upon ex*****on of a Declaration signifying their knowledge and understanding of the risks involved. Provided, that a health advisory pamphlet shall be handed out to the OFWs upon departure;
11. Entry travel restrictions shall be imposed upon those traveling from countries with localized COVID-19 transmissions, except for Filipino citizens including their foreign spouse and children, if any, holders of Permanent Resident Visa, and holders of 9(e) Diplomat Visas issued by the Philippine Government
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