Guidelines on alert Level 2 status in Baguio
Bars, night clubs, and other establishments where the primary business is the sale and service of liquor and other alcoholic beverages are still not allowed to operate during Alert Level 2.
The city government of Baguio eases up on gathering restrictions following the announcement of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) placing Baguio City under Alert Level 2 status effective February 16 to 28.
Mayor Benjamin B. Magalong issued Executive Order No. 22, series of 2022 increasing the allowed capacity of establishments to 70 percent for outdoor setting and 50 percent for indoor setting limited to fully vaccinated individuals only.
Wearing of face masks and social distancing protocols remain including mandatory use of full coverage face shield when in medical facilities as well as in crowded and confined spaces.
All unvaccinated persons are encouraged to stay in their residences at all times, except for necessities such as to avail of essential goods or services, work in permitted industries, seek medical attention or consultation, or participate in permitted activities.
Persons aged 14 and below shall not be allowed inside indoor markets, supermarkets, grocery stores, and other similar high-risk & high-traffic 3C (Closed, Crowded, and Close Contact) environments.
The general curfew, and temporary ban on the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages are now lifted but alcoholic beverages are not allowed inside construction sites, barracks, and stay-in training centers.
Despite the downtrend in COVID-19 cases, the city encourages flexible work arrangements and work from home scheme prioritizing employees who are immunocompromised, pregnant, over the age of sixty-five (65), or unvaccinated; to ensure that work areas are conducive for complete observance of minimum public health standards. On-site capacity of at least 80% in the work space shall be maintained for continuity of operations.
Permitted industries include: food and beverage retail establishments with dine-in services such as restaurants, cafes, eateries, fast-food establishments, canteens, and other similar establishments; gyms, fitness centers, salons, spas, and personal care establishments; recreational venues such as internet cafes, amusement arcades, bowling alleys, and other similar establishments; museums and cultural centers, libraries and archives, and other tourist and leisure attractions. These establishments are allowed to add 10 percent more to the permitted capacity if they have been awarded a Safety Seal Certificate.
Meanwhile, e-bingo outlets and other gaming establishments may now operate at 50 percent capacity of the venue but they have to have a Safety Seal Certificate.
Indoor kid amusement/recreation industries are also allowed provided that prior inspection of the premises is conducted by the Health Services Office, and all on-site personnel are fully vaccinated. In this case, group activities for unvaccinated persons aged 17 and below in indoor environments shall not be allowed.
All public and private construction projects are allowed.
Permitted activities include: indoor and outdoor non-contact sports and other forms of physical fitness and exercise particularly walking, jogging, running, biking, golf, swimming, tennis, badminton, equestrian, range shooting, diving, and skateboarding.
Face-to-face or in person classes may be conducted in Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) including Technical vocational education and training (TVET) and review centers, training centers and other similar institutions not otherwise governed by TESDA, provided there is strict compliance with minimum public health standards and consultation with the LGU.
Licensure or entrance/qualifying examinations administered by the appropriate government agency, and specialty examinations authorized by the IATF, subject to the health and safety guidelines as approved by the LGU, shall be allowed with attendance limited to a maximum of 50% of the venue seating capacity.
Meetings, incentives, conventions, and exhibitions (MICE), and other similar activities that are necessary for the conduct or provision of critical government services and authorized humanitarian activities are allowed but attendees in indoor settings should be fully vaccinated and shall not exceed 50% of the venue capacity. Permitted attendance may be increased to 70% for outdoor settings.
Private social gatherings may be allowed, provided, prior approval is secured from the Office of the City Mayor. Venues and events halls that have not acquired a Safety Seal Certificate must undergo inspection by the Health Services Office as a prerequisite for approval. Requests for inspections must be submitted to the Health Services Office not later than seven days before the intended date of the event. Fully vaccinated persons aged 17 and below may be allowed to participate.
Similar activities shall be allowed within the residence limited to 10 persons at any given time, provided, prior notice is given to barangay officials.
Pursuant to COMELEC Resolution No. 10732, permits for Election Campaign Activities such as political caucuses, conventions, meetings, rallies, motorcades, and other similar assemblies or gatherings for the purpose of soliciting votes or undertaking any campaign or propaganda for or against a particular candidate, shall be issued by the City COMELEC Campaign Committee (CCCC). In such cases, the attendance of such gatherings shall be limited to 50% of the venue capacity, whether these are indoor or outdoor settings.
For the public transport sector, all PUJ and taxi drivers shall be fully vaccinated. Drivers who are unvaccinated shall be required to undergo RT-PCR or Antigen testing at least once every two weeks, at their expense. Those who are medically ineligible to receive COVID-19 vaccines must present a Medical Certificate issued by the City Health Services Office as proof of ineligibility, and shall undergo RT-PCR or Antigen testing at a quarterly interval, with the assistance of the City Health Services Office.
The maximum allowed carriage capacity for PUJs is at 70%, while the maximum number of allowed passengers for taxi units is three persons; only one passenger is allowed at the front seating area. – Jessa P. Samidan
