14/11/2021
FYI
Sorsogon finally will exit the Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ) and enter the Alert Level System by the IATF.
On November 17, the province will be under Alert Level 2
According to IATF Guidelines latest amendment on November 4
The following protocols shall be observed in areas placed under Alert Level 2, except for portions thereofunder granular lockdown:
1. Intrazonal and interzonal movement shall be allowed. However, reasonable
restrictions may be imposed by the LGUs, which should not be stricter as those
prescribed under higher alert levels and subject to the oversight, monitoring, and
evaluation of their respective RIATF.
2. Casinos, horse racing, cockfighting and operation of cockpits, lottery and betting
shops, and other gaming establishments shall not be allowed to operate, or be
undertaken in areas classified under Alert Level 2 except as may be authorized by
the IATF or the Office of the President.
3. The following establishments, or activities, shall be allowed to operate, or be
undertaken at a maximum of 50% indoor venue capacity for fully vaccinated
individuals and those below 18 years of age, even if unvaccinated, and 70%
outdoor venue capacity. Provided, that all workers/employees of these
establishments are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and MPHS shall be strictly
maintained. Provided further, that there is no objection from the LGU where these
activities may take place.
a. Venues for meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE);
b. Permitted venues for social events such as parties, wedding receptions,
engagement parties, wedding anniversaries, debut and birthday parties,
family reunions, and bridal or baby showers;
c. Visitor or tourist attractions such as libraries, archives, museums, galleries,
exhibits, parks, plazas, public gardens, scenic viewpoints or overlooks, and
the like;
d. Amusement parks or theme parks;
e. Recreational venues such as internet cafes, billiard halls, amusement
arcades, bowling alleys, skating rinks, archery halls, swimming pools, and
similar venues;
f. Cinemas and movie houses;
g. Limited face-to-face or in-person classes for basic education subject to
prior approval of the Office of the President;
h. Limited face-to-face or in-person classes for higher education and for
technical-vocational education and training;
i. In-person religious gatherings; gatherings for necrological services, wakes,
inurnment, and funerals for those who died of causes other than COVID-19
and for the cremains of the COVID-19 deceased;
j. Licensure or entrance/qualifying examinations administered by their
respective government agency, and specialty examinations authorized by
the IATF subject to the health and safety guidelines as approved by the
IATF;
k. Dine-in services of food preparation establishments such as kiosks,
commissaries, restaurants, and eateries, subject to DTI sector-specific
protocols;
l. Personal care establishments such as barbershops, hair spas, hair salons,
and nail spas, and those offering aesthetic/cosmetic services or procedures,
make-up services, salons, spas, reflexology, and other similar procedures
including home service options, subject to the sector-specific protocols of
the DTI;
m. Fitness studios, gyms, and venues for individual non-contact exercise and
sports, subject to DTI sector-specific protocols. Provided that
patrons/clients and workers/employees wear face masks at all times and
that no group activities are conducted;
n. Film, music, and television production subject to the joint guidelines as
may be issued by the DTI, DOLE, and the DOH;
o. Contact sports approved by the LGU where such games shall be held;
p. Funfairs/peryas or kid amusement industries such as playgrounds,
playroom, and kiddie rides;
q. Venues with live voice or wind-instrument performers and audiences such
as in karaoke bars, clubs, concert halls, and theaters; and
r. Gatherings in residences with individuals not belonging to the same
household.
4. Agencies and instrumentalities of the government shall remain to be fully
operational and shall adhere to at least 50% on-site capacity while applying
work-from-home and other flexible work arrangements.
Info from the state broadcaster, PTV & PCOO
