MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO.

______
20-57
Series of 2020

SUBJECT : INCREASING THE ALLOWABLE OPERATIONAL CAPACITY OF MORE

BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS OR ACTIVITIES UNDER CATEGORY III

WHEREAS, Executive Order No. 112, Series of 2020, approved the Inter Agency Task
Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Disease (IATF)’s Omnibus Guidelines for
the Implementation of Community Quarantine in the Philippines (“Omnibus Guidelines”)
and provided that “any amendment or modification of such Omnibus Guidelines may be
approved by the [Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious
Diseases] IATF without need of further approval of the President;”

WHEREAS, the Omnibus Guidelines, as amended, provides for the categorization of

industries from I-IV that “are allowed to operate at an operational capacity provided herein,”
and that the “lists of sectors and industries per category are illustrative. Specific industries
under each category are reflected in a separate document issued by the DTI which
shall contain the updated guidelines to implement the gradual increase of operational
capacity without diminution of the current operational capacity previously allowed;”

WHEREAS, Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 20-44, Series of 2020, recategorized from
Category IV to Category III the following business establishments -- a) testing, tutorial, and
review centers; b) gyms, fitness centers, and sports facilities; c) internet cafes; d)
dermatological clinics offering aesthetic procedures; e) other personal care services (except
full-body massage services); f) pet grooming services; and g) drive-in cinemas;

WHEREAS, IATF Resolution No. 56 amended the Omnibus Guidelines allowing that “the
DTI, in consultation with the Department of Finance (DOF), Department of the Interior and
Local Government (DILG), and the Department of Tourism (DOT) is hereby authorized to
gradually recategorize industries from Category IV to Category III as may be deemed
necessary;”

WHEREAS, MC No. 20-52, Series of 2020, increased the allowable operational capacity of
certain business establishments or activities under Category II and III, including restaurants
and food establishments, under General Community Quarantine (GCQ) to provide stability
for businesses, re-stimulate the economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and address the
growing number of joblessness, poverty, and hunger incidence in the country is increasing;

WHEREAS, based on the Pulse Asia Survey commissioned by the National Economic
Development Authority (NEDA), 39% of Filipinos say that the Government should balance
the COVID-19 and the economy, particularly in the National Capital Region, and 20% of
Filipinos say that the Government should focus more on opening up the economy. Hence,
NEDA recommended the shift of policy by revisiting the Government’s objectives and
resume social and economic activities subject to observance of minimum health standards;

WHEREAS, the health experts from diverse fields recommend the strict implementation of
the Seven (7) Commandments, especially for public transportation. The 7 Commandments
is identified to be the most comprehensive in the world;

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

5F Industry & Investments Building (+632) 7791.3400 (+632) 8896.1166

385 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Ave., Makati City 1200, Philippines www.dti.gov.ph [email protected]

WHEREAS, on 12 October 2020, the Cabinet approved the NEDA’s proposal to change the
Government’s policy from total risk avoidance to risk management and the further re-
opening of the economy to mitigate the adverse social and economic effect on the people;

WHEREAS, on 14 October 2020, MC No. 20-53, Series of 2020, recategorized travel

agencies, tour operators, reservation service, and related activities from Category IV to
Category III, considering that several parts of the country have been placed under Modified
General Community Quarantine (MGCQ) and the movement of persons across such areas
for any purposes have been allowed; and that some foreign countries have loosened
COVID-19 travel and entry restrictions and reopened international destinations to tourists;

WHEREAS, on 15 October 2020, IATF Resolution No. 79 approved that (1) the “age-based
stay-at-home restrictions to include only those who are under fifteen (15) years of age, as
well as those over sixty-five (65) years. Provided that local government units retain the
authority to impose a higher age limit for minors depending on the COVID-19 situation in
their respective jurisdictions;” and (2) business establishments and malls to hold such
activities to spur consumer and economic activity, subject to the pertinent DTI guidelines;

WHEREAS, as discussed during the IATF TWG meeting on 21 October 2020, in compliance
with the consultation requirement, it has been approved that personal care services,
including full body massage, shall be allowed to increase their operating capacity, subject to
the minimum public health and safety protocols and the 7 Commandments, as applicable;

WHEREFORE, foregoing premises considered, the following guidelines are hereby

prescribed to increase the operational capacity of more business establishments or activities
under Category III in areas placed under GCQ and MGCQ and to re-categorize full body
massage from Category IV to Category III:

SEC. 1. Increase in the Allowable Operational Capacity of Business Establishments or

Activities Under Category III Under GCQ and MGCQ. Beginning 01 November 2020, the
following business establishments or activities under Category III in areas placed under
GCQ and MGCQ shall be allowed to operate at 75% and 100% capacity, respectively (while
still allowing work-from-home arrangements, where practicable) --

A. Testing, tutorial (Annex “C”) and review centers (Annex “D”)

B. Gyms, fitness centers, and sports facilities (limited to individual and non-contact
sports/activities) (Annex “E”);
C. Internet cafes (Annex “F” and subject further to the applicable local government rules
and regulations);
D. Dermatological clinics offering aesthetic procedures (Annex “G”);
E. Other personal care services (Annex “G”) including full body massage (Annex “H”);
F. Pet grooming services;
G. Drive-in cinemas (Annex “I”); and
H. Travel agencies, tour operators, reservation service and related activities.

Annexed to this Circular as Annex “A” and made an integral part hereof is the
revised list of business establishments or activities allowed to operate under the applicable
community quarantine.

The increase in the allowable operational capacity of the above-enumerated business

establishments or activities is conditioned on their compliance with the minimum public
health and safety standards and protocols set under Annex “B,” the corresponding protocols
as indicated above and relevant issuances, such as DOH Administrative Order No. 2020-
0015, Series of 2020 dated 27 April 2020, DTI-Department of Labor and Employment
(DOLE) Joint Memorandum Circular No. 20-04-A, Series of 2020 on Workplace
Prevention and Control of COVID-19 dated 15 August 2020, MC No. 20-44, Series of
2020 dated 31 July 2020, Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) - Games and
Amusement Board (GAB) - Department of Health (DOH) Joint Administrative Order
No. 0001, Series of 2020 dated 27 July 2020, DOT Health and Safety Guidelines, and
other pertinent issuances, and their strict implementation of the following 7
Commandments –

1. Wearing of proper face masks;

2. Wearing of face shields;
3. No talking and no eating (in public transportation and similar setting like
confined areas and crowded places);
4. Adequate ventilation (use of exhaust systems, air purifiers or keeping windows
partially open);
5. Frequent and proper disinfection;
6. Symptomatic or COVID-19 positives must be isolated; and
7. Appropriate physical distancing.

Finaly, to prevent further transmission of COVID-19, the proprietors engaged in the

aforementioned business activities are enjoined, whenever practicable, to implement
additional control measures provided under Annex “B-2.”

SEC. 2. Compliance Monitoring. The DTI, through the FTEB and Regional or
Provincial Offices, shall continue its strict compliance monitoring through its post-audit
mechanism. Inspection by the DOLE, DOH, and the LGU’s Health Office may also be
conducted at any time.

SEC. 3. Complaints Handling. All feedback and complaints from the general public
may be coursed through the DTI Consumer Care Hotline 1-384.

SEC. 4. Repealing Clause. Provisions of relevant Memorandum Circulars that are

inconsistent with this Circular are hereby superseded or amended accordingly.

SEC. 5. Separability Clause. If for any reason, any part or provision of this Circular
be declared invalid, any part or provision not affected thereby, shall remain in full force
and effect.

SEC. 6. Effectivity. Given the presence of a public health emergency, this Circular
shall take effect on 01 November 2020, upon its publication and filing with the
University of the Philippines Law Center.

Issued on 31 October 2020.

RAMON M. LOPEZ
Secretary

ANNEX A: CATEGORY I - IV AND NEGATIVE LIST OF BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS/ACTIVITIES
(as of 01 November 2020)

BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS/ACTIVITIES ECQ MECQ GCQ MGCQ

CATEGORY I
Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries 100% 100% 100% 100%
Manufacturing of essential goods:
• Food and Beverages (only non-alcoholic drinks) 50-100% 100% 100% 100%
may increase if
supply level
warrants higher
capacity; as may
be approved by
the DTI

• Essential and Hygiene Products 50-100% 100% 100% 100%

> Soap, detergents, shampoo, and conditioners may increase if
> Diapers, feminine hygiene products, toilet papers, wet supply level
wipes warrants higher
> Disinfectants capacity; as may
be approved by
the DTI

• Medicines and Vitamins 100% 100% 100% 100%

• Medical Products, such as: PPEs, Masks, Gloves, 100% 100% 100% 100%
Others; medical supplies, devices and equipment,
including suppliers of input, packaging and distribution

• Pet food, Feeds, and Fertilizer 50% 100% 100% 100%

Essential Retail (e.g., groceries. markets, convenience 50% 100% 100% 100%
stores, drug stores) maximum operating hours up to 11 PM

Food preparation insofar as take-out and delivery services 50% 100% 100% 100%
maximuim operating hours up to 11 PM

Water-Refilling Stations 50% 100% 100% 100%

Laundry Services (including self-service) 50% 100% 100% 100%
Public and private hospitals 100% 100% 100% 100%
Health, emergency and frontline services such as dialysis 100% 100% 100% 100%
centers, chemotherapy centers and the like

Other medical, dental, rehabilitation and optometry clinics, skeleton 100% 100% 100%
non-aesthetic dermatological clinics, EENT; Provided there is
strict observance of infection prevention and control
protocols, Provided further that dental procedures shall be
limited to emergency cases only and that the wearing of PPE
by dentists and attendants shall be mandatory. Home service
therapy for PWD shall be allowed

Logistics Service Providers (Cargo Handling, Warehousing, 100% 100% 100% 100%
Trucking, Freight Forwarding, and Shipping Line) maximum operating hours allowed up to
1 AM

Delivery and courier services, whether in-house or 100% 100% 100% 100%
outsourced transporting food, medicine, or other essential maximum operating hours allowed up to
goods, including clothing, accessories, hardware, house 1 AM
wares, school and office supplies, as well as pet food and
other veterinary products

Water supply and sanitation services and facilities, including skeleton 100% 100% 100%
waste disposal services, as well as property management
and building utility services
BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS/ACTIVITIES ECQ MECQ GCQ MGCQ

Establishments engaged in repair and maintenance of skeleton 100% 100% 100%

machinery and equipment, including those engaged in the
repair of computers and
household fixtures and equipment;

Telecommunications companies (e.g., ISPs, cable providers, skeleton 100% 100% 100%
teclo 3rd party contractors)

Energy and power companies (incl. 3rd party contractors) skeleton 100% 100% 100%
across transmission, distribution, maintenance, retail,
exploration, operations, trading and delivery of raw materials
(incl. refineries and depots)

Gasoline Stations skeleton 100% 100% 100%

Workers accredited by the DOTr to work on utility relocation skeleton 100% 100% 100%
works, and specified limited works across thirteen (13) with on-site or
railway projects, including replacement works for the Metro near-site
Manila Rail Transit System Line 3 accommodations
and/or point-to-
point shuttle
services
whenever
applicable

Airline and aircraft maintenance, pilots and crew, and skeleton 100% 100% 100%
employees of aviation schools for purposes of the pilot's
recurrent training for flight proficiency and type rating using
simulator facilities; and ship captains and crew, including
shipyard operations and repair

Public and private construction projects that are essential 100% 100% 100% 100%
(i.e., quarantine and isolation facilities for PUMs, and only major public except small
suspect, and confimed COVID-19 patients, facilities for the construction scale projects
health sector including those dealing with PUMs and suspect, projects
and confimed COVID-19 patients, facilities for construction
personnel who perform emergency works, flood control, and
other disaster risk reduction and rehabilitation works,
sewerage projects, water service facilities projects, and digital
works, health facilities). Priority public and private
construction projects, defined as those that refer to food
production, agriculture, fishery, fishport development, energy,
housing, communication, water utilities, manufacturing, and
BPO, subject to guidelines to be issued by the DPWH

Manufacturing companies and suppliers of equipment or 100% 100% 100% 100%

products necessary to perform construction works, such as only suppliers of
cement and steel major public
construction
projects

Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Export-oriented 100% 100% 100% 100%
companies, including mining and quarrying WFH; without need to set
on-site or near up on-site or near
site site accommodation
accommodation or
or point-to-point
shuttle service
point-to-point
shuttle service

Printing presses authorized by the BIR or other appropriate 100% 100% 100% 100%
agencies to print official receipts and other accountable forms

Media Establishments 50% 100% 100% 100%

without need for
PCOO
accreditation
BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS/ACTIVITIES ECQ MECQ GCQ MGCQ

CATEGORY II
Other Manufacturing not allowed 50% 100% 100%
• Beverages (e.g. alcoholic drinks)
• Electrical Machinery
• Wood products, Furniture
• Non-metallic products
• Textiles / Wearing apparels
• Tobacco products
• Paper and Paper products
• Rubber and Plastic products
• Coke and Refined Petroleum products
• Other non-metallic mineral products
• Computer, Electronic and Optical Products
• Electrical Equipment
• Machinery and Equipment
• Motor Vehicles, Trailers and Semi-Trailers
• Other Transport Equipment
• Others

Mining and Quarrying skeleton 100% 100% 100%

WFH; only export- export-oriented
on-site or near site oriented mining
accommodation or companies without
point-to-point need for provision 100%
shuttle service of domestic
on-site or near site
accommodation
effective
Oct 3

Electronic commerce companies 100% 100% 100% 100%

Postal, courier and delivery services for articles or products skeleton 100% 100% 100%
other than food, medicine, or other essential goods, including maximum operating hours allowed up to
clothing, accessories, hardware, house wares, school and 1 AM
office supplies, as well as pet food and other veterinary
products

Hotel and other accomodation establishments skeleton skeleton skeleton 50%

Guests that may be allowed: (a)with long-term bookings and existing (a) - (f)
booking accommodations for (g) markets of
foreigners as of 17 March 2020 for specialized
Luzon and 01 May 2020 for other programs of the
areas guests, Department of
(b) with existing long-term bookings; Tourism
(c) distressed Overseas Filipino
Workers (OFWs) and stranded
Filipinos or foreign nationals;
(d) repatriated OFWs in compliance
with approved quarantine protocols;
(e) non-OFWs who may be required to
undergo mandatory facility-based
quarantine; and
(f) health care workers and other
employees from exempted
establishments

Accreditation requirement accomodation establishments may operate only upon the only those
issuance of a Certificate of Authority to operate by the DOT accredited as
provided by law and
relevant DOT and
DILG issuances may
operate, and only
upon issuance of a
Certificate of
Authority to operate
by the
DOT

Services allowed Hotel operations shall be limited to provision of basic

accommodation services; accommodation establishments
may prepare: (a) packed meals for distribution to guests; and
(b) food orders for take-out and delivery
BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS/ACTIVITIES ECQ MECQ GCQ MGCQ

Ancillary estabalishments ancillary establishments within the bars, gyms,

premises such as restaurant, bars, spas, and the
gyms, spas, and the like shall not be like shall not be
allowed to operate or to provide room allowed to
service operate or to
provide room
service

restaurants and
cafes allowed to
operate at 30%
venue capacity
and maximum
operating hours
up to 11 PM

Real estate activities (including parking space leasing skeleton 100% 100% 100%
companies) leasing only leasing

50%
other real estate
activities

Housing service activities, such as but not limited to skeleton 100% 100% 100%
plumbing, roofing, and electrical works

Office Administrative and Office Support (such as not allowed 50% 50-100% 100%
photocopying, billing, and record keeping services)

Veterinary Activities skeleton 100% 100% 100%

Security and Investigation Activities skeleton 100% 100% 100%
Funeral and embalming services skeleton 100% 100% 100%
except funeral
parlors; and
provided there is
shuttling service
and/or housing
accommodation
for staff

CATEGORY III
Banks, money transfer services, pawnshops, microfinance skeleton 100% 100% 100%
institutions, and credit cooperatives

Capital markets (e.g., BSP, SEC, PDEC, PDTC, etc.) skeleton 100% 100% 100%

Other financial services (e.g., money exchange, insurance, not allowed 50% 100% 100%
reinsurance, lending companies, and non-compulsory
pension funding)
Legal and Accounting not allowed 50% 100% 100%
Management Consultancy Activities not allowed 50% 100% 100%
Architecture and Engineering Activities; Technical Testing and not allowed 50% 100% 100%
Analysis
Scientific and Research Development not allowed 50% 100% 100%
Advertising and Market Research not allowed 50% 100% 100%
Computer programming (such as writing, modfying, testing not allowed 50% 100% 100%
and supporting software, planning and designing computer
systems), information service activities (such as data
processing and hosting activities) and other related activities
BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS/ACTIVITIES ECQ MECQ GCQ MGCQ

Publishing and printing services (such as printing of not allowed 50% 100% 100%
newspapers, magazines, and other periodicals, books,
brochures, manuscripts, posters, maps, atlases, advertising
catalogues, prospectuses, etc; printing directly onto textiles,
plastic, glass, metal wood, and ceramics)

Film, music, and TV production not allowed 50% 100% 100%

Rental and Leasing Activities, other than real estate, e.g., not allowed 100% 100% 100%
vehicle rental, equipment rental for permitted sectors)

Employment Activities that involve recruitment and placement not allowed 100% 100% 100%
for permitted sectors

Recruitment and placement agencies for overseas not allowed 50% 100% 100%
employment

Other services such as photography; fashion, industrial, not allowed 50% 100% 100%
graphic, and interior design

Wholesale and retail trade of motor vehicles, motorcycles, not allowed 50% 100% 100%
and bicycles, including their parts and components

Repair of motor vehicles, motorcycles, and bicycles, not allowed 50% 100% 100%
(including vulcanizing shops, battery repair shops, auto repair
shops, car wash)

Dining/Restaurants 50% 50% 50% & higher 75% and higher

Subject to guidelines issued by DTI and LGUs delivery and take delivery and take for dine-in for dine-in sevices
out only out only sevices effective
effective July 21; subject to
Oct 3; subject to physical distancing
physical protocols,
distancing allowed to operate
protocols, 24 hrs effective
allowed to Oct 3
operate 24 hrs
effective Oct 3

for dine-in
Malls and commercial centers (non-leisure only), subject to not allowed 50% 100%
sevices
guidelines issued by DTI maximum operating hours up to 11 PM

Non-leisure whole sale and retail establishments (mall-based maximum operating hours up to 11 PM,
or otherwise) such as: as applicable
Mall-based government frontline services skeleton skeleton 100% 100%
Hardware stores not allowed 50% 100% 100%
Clothing and accessories not allowed 50% 100% 100%
Bookstores and school and office supplies stores not allowed 50% 100% 100%
Baby or infant care supplies stores not allowed 50% 100% 100%
Pet shops, pet food and pet care supplies not allowed 50% 100% 100%
IT, communications, and electronic equipment not allowed 50% 100% 100%
Flower, jewelry, novelty, antique, perfume shops not allowed 50% 100% 100%
Toy store (playgrounds and amusement area closed) not allowed 50% 100% 100%
Music stores not allowed 50% 100% 100%
Art galleries (selling only) not allowed 50% 100% 100%
Firearms and ammunition trading establishment not allowed 50% 100% 100%

subject to strict regulation of the PNP-

Firearms and Explosives Office
All other public and private consrtruction projects, subject to not allowed not allowed 100% 100%
strict compliance to the issued construction safety guidelines
for the implementation of infrastructure projects during the
COVID-19 pandemic by the DPWH
BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS/ACTIVITIES ECQ MECQ GCQ MGCQ

Establishments offering personal care services

Barbershops and Salons not allowed not allowed 75% 100%
effective effective
October 3 July 16

all services all services

allowed, subject allowed, subject to
to strict physical strict physical
distancing distancing
All other establishments offering personal care and not allowed not allowed 75% 100%
aesthetic procedures and services effective effective
November 01 November 01
including full including full body
body massage massage
(maximum of (maximum of 50%
30% capacity capacity inside full
inside full body body massage
massage places, places, subject to
subject to minimum public
minimum public health standards)
health
standards)
Travel agencies, tour operators, reservation service and not allowed not allowed 75% 100%
related activities effective effective
November 01 November 01
Gyms/Fitness studios and Sports Facilities not allowed not allowed 75% 100%
Gyms and Fitness studios effective effective
November 01; November 01
limited to
individual
workouts only.
Group workout
sessions
composed of two
(2) or more
persons (e.g.
zumba, yoga,
pilates, etc.)
shall be strictly
prohibited.

Sports Facilities: limited to individual and non- outdoor and outdoor and indoor
contact sports/activities and other forms of indoor setting setting allowed
exercise such as walking, jogging, running, biking, allowed
golf, swimming, tennis, badminton, equestrian,
range shooting, and skateboarding
Testing and tutorial centers not allowed not allowed 75% 100%
effective effective
November 01; November 01
maximum of
30% capacity
inside testing
venue/room;
subject to
compliance with
social distancing
protocols
Review centers not allowed not allowed 75% 100%
effective effective
November 01; November 01
only for health-
related
professions (i.e.,
physicians
Internet cafes not allowed not allowed 75% 100%
Subject to guidelines issued by the LGUs effective effective
November 01; November 01; only
only for work or for work or
educational educational
purposes, purposes, subject
subject to to physical
physical distancing
distancing protocols
protocols
BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS/ACTIVITIES ECQ MECQ GCQ MGCQ

Drive-in cinemas not allowed not allowed 75% 100%

effective effective
November 01 November 01

Pet grooming services not allowed not allowed 75% 100%

effective effective
November 01 November 01
CATEGORY IV
Language, driving, dance/acting/voice schools not allowed not allowed not allowed 50%
Entertainment industries (e.g., traditional cinemas, theaters, not allowed not allowed not allowed 50%
etc.)
Libraries, archives, museums and cultural centers not allowed not allowed not allowed 50%
Tourist destinations (e.g., water parks, beaches, resorts) not allowed not allowed not allowed 50%
Tattoo & body piercing not allowed not allowed not allowed 50%
Live Events (subject to DOT Guidelines on Meetings, not allowed not allowed not allowed 50%
Incentives, Conventions, Exhibitions & Business Events
(MICE Events)
NEGATIVE LIST: BUSINESS ACTIVITIES NOT ALLOWED TO OPERATE IN AREAS DECLARED UNDER ANY FORM OF COMMUNITY QUARANTINE

Holding of traditional cockfighting & operation of cockpits

* Per IATF Resolution No. 79, dated 15 October 2020
- operation of licensed cockpits and the conduct of cockfighting activities shall
only be allowed in areas placed under MGCQ or lower, subject to strict
observance with the health and safety protocols and implementing guidelines by
DILG. Provided, that in-person audience, online or remote betting, and the live
broadcasting/telecasting of cockfights shall not be permitted. Provided finally, that
the local government units shall have the final decision on whether such the
operation of licensed cockpits and the conduct of cockfighting activities can
proceed in their respective localities
Beerhouses & similar establishments whose primary busines is serving of alcoholic drinks (e.g. Nightclubs)
Kid amusement industries (e.g., playrooms, rides)
 ANNEX B

COMMON MANDATORY HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR TESTING, TUTORIAL,

& REVIEW CENTERS, GYMS, FITNESS CENTERS, & SPORTS FACILITIES, INTERNET
CAFES, AND ESTABLISHMENTS OFFERING PERSONAL CARE AND AESTHETIC
SERVICES, PET GROOMING, AND DRIVE-IN CINEMAS

❏ Registration with StaySafe.ph or SafePass, or administration of a contact-tracing form

for customers, clients, examinees, and visitors, and health declaration form for
personnel, provided that owners of establishments comply with the relevant provisions of
the Data Privacy Act of 2012;
❏ Thermal scanning of all customers, clients, examinees, personnel, and suppliers prior to
entry -- persons with a temperature higher than 37.5 degrees celsius shall not be
allowed entry;
❏ Customers, clients, or examinees exhibiting symptoms such as colds, cough, and/or
difficulty breathing shall be politely declined entry and asked to undergo self-quarantine;
❏ No personnel with COVID-19 symptoms or with exposure to COVID-19 patients shall be
allowed to report for work;
❏ Provision of rubbing alcohol/sanitizers which can be easily sprayed on the hands of
personnel, suppliers, and customers prior to entry, and regular interval of sanitation of
hands of customers, clients, examinees, and personnel;
❏ Strict enforcement of the “No Face Mask, No Entry” Policy -- all personnel, suppliers,
customers, clients, and examinees shall wear facemask;
❏ Strict observance of social distancing measures in all parts of the establishment;
❏ Proper ventilation and exhaust system in the establishment. Proprietors of
establishments shall enhance their exhaust system, ensure better airflow inside confined
spaces and air-conditioned rooms, or install high-efficiency particulate (HEPA) filtration
systems;
❏ Chairs, desks, and tables shall be distanced at least one (1) meter on all sides;
❏ Queueing areas shall comply with the one (1) meter distance on all sides requirement;
❏ Chairs, desks, tables, counters, pens, doorknobs, and other high-touch surfaces shall be
regularly cleaned and sanitized; and
❏ Proper sanitation of restrooms and ensuring that it is free from the accumulation of trash.
 ANNEX B-2

ADDITIONAL CONTROL MEASURES FOR TESTING, TUTORIAL, & REVIEW CENTERS,

GYMS, FITNESS CENTERS, & SPORTS FACILITIES, INTERNET CAFES, AND
ESTABLISHMENTS OFFERING PERSONAL CARE
AND AESTHETIC SERVICES

❏ Provision of foot baths or foot mats with disinfectant at the entrance of the
establishment;
❏ Allow scheduling of appointments through phone calls, emails, or any online mode;
❏ Posting of the following information at the entrance and/or other prominent or
conspicuous areas in the establishment;
● Contact tracing forms or registration to StaySafe.ph or SafePass;
● No face mask, no entry policy;
● Social distancing protocols;
● Maximum number of allowable persons in the establishment;
● Sanitation schedule and procedures;
● Alternative methods of payment, if applicable;
● No customer-personnel contact protocols;
● Administration of protocols, including the right to refuse service to customers who
fail or refuse to comply
❏ Visible floor markings for guidance of clients in queuing areas;
❏ Provision of sterilizers for personal effects (e.g. UV-C Light boxes);
❏ Provision of single-used or QR-based menus;
❏ Covering furniture made of porous materials with plastic for easy sanitation;
❏ Ensuring proper health and safety of all personnel at all times, as follows:
● No wearing of jewelry (e.g. rings, bracelets, watches, earrings, etc.);
● Wearing of closed shoes;
● Observance of proper personal hygiene (e.g. clipped fingernails, observance of
company-imposed personal sanitation, etc.);
● Washing of hands at least once every hour or after every encounter with guests;
❏ Observance of the proper disposal of single-use equipment;
❏ Observance and enforcement of the customer-personnel contact protocols;
❏ Implementation of no physical contact policy during payment. Establishments may
provide small trays for this purpose;
❏ Designation of a Manager-On-Duty or any personnel to oversee compliance with
prevailing government protocols; and
❏ Ensure proper sanitation of vehicles and compliance of drivers and personnel with
safety, hygiene, and sanitation protocols.
 ANNEX C

ADDITIONAL MANDATORY HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS

FOR TESTING & TUTORIAL CENTERS

❏ The number of examinees in a room shall not, at any given time, exceed the prescribed
operating capacity;
❏ Examinees exhibiting symptoms such as colds, cough, and/or difficulty breathing shall
be politely declined entry and have their examination rescheduled two weeks from the
original date thereof; and
❏ Examinees are required to bring their own pens and pencils. The use of a common pen
for filling out forms, attendance sheets, and for such other purposes is prohibited.

ANNEX D

ADDITIONAL MANDATORY HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS

FOR REVIEW CENTERS

❏ Only review classes for health-related professions (i.e. physician licensure examination)
will be allowed on-site operations;
❏ The chairs, desks and tables in all on-site tutorial centers shall be arranged in such a
way as to allow the two (2)-meter physical distancing of the reviewees, instructors and
proctors at all times; and
❏ Reviewees are required to bring their own pens and pencils. The use of a common pen
for filling out forms, attendance sheets, and for such other purposes is prohibited.

ANNEX E

ADDITIONAL MANDATORY HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR GYMS, FITNESS

CENTERS, AND SPORTS FACILITIES

❏ Only individual and non-contact sports/activities and other forms of exercise such as
walking, jogging, running, biking, golf, swimming, tennis, badminton, equestrian, range
shooting, and skateboarding shall be allowed;
❏ Gym and sports equipment, devices, paraphernalia, chairs, tables, lockers and, comfort
and bathrooms shall be properly sanitized after every use;
❏ Only individual workouts shall be allowed. Group workout sessions composed of two (2)
or more persons (e.g. zumba, yoga, pilates, etc.) shall be strictly prohibited;
❏ Masks may only be removed when performing individual workouts, provided that the
establishment utilizes natural ventilation and continuous air circulation. Provided further
that strict 2-meter physical distancing on all sides is observed;
 ❏ Gym equipment, devices, and paraphernalia shall be arranged in such a way as to allow
the physical distancing of their users at all times;
❏ Distancing of fitness stations, lockers, chairs and benches to at least 1 meter apart on all
sides; and
❏ The dispensation of water shall be limited to establishments providing disposable water
cups or clients bringing their own water bottles. The use of drinking fountains shall be
strictly prohibited.

ANNEX F

ADDITIONAL MANDATORY HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR

INTERNET CAFES

❏ Internet cafes may only be accessed for work or education purposes; gaming shall not
be allowed. Persons who are less than fifteen (15) years of age shall not be allowed,
except if they are accessing internet cafes for educational purposes;
❏ Distancing of computer cubicles to at least 1 meter apart on all sides;
❏ No bystanders are allowed inside internet cafes;
❏ Proper ventilation and continuous air circulation shall be strictly observed;
❏ Computer paraphernalia such as monitors, headsets, mouse, and keyboards, among
others, shall be disinfected after each use; and
❏ Customers shall be limited to two (2) hours per visit.

ANNEX G

ADDITIONAL MANDATORY HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR ESTABLISHMENTS

OFFERING PERSONAL CARE (HAIR, NAIL, AND SKIN CARE) AND AESTHETIC
PROCEDURES AND SERVICES

❏ Grooming equipment, devices and paraphernalia shall be properly sanitized before and
after each service;
❏ Linens, robes, and towels shall be changed with properly sanitized ones after each
service;
❏ Service cubicles or workstations shall be properly sanitized after every service;
❏ The queueing area shall be sanitized at regular intervals; and
❏ Protective barriers with access holes for performing nail services must be installed.
 ANNEX H

ADDITIONAL MANDATORY HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR ESTABLISHMENTS

OFFERING FULL BODY MASSAGE

❏ Guidelines on the practice of proper respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette must
always be implemented;
❏ Massage parlors are discouraged from allowing clients who fall under population groups
whose movements are restricted as provided for in the IATF Omnibus Guidelines for
Community Quarantine in the Philippines;
❏ Implement strict guidelines for the use of tobacco and e-cigarettes or vaping products
within the establishments and its surrounding areas. If smoking/vaping is absolutely
unavoidable, smokers/vapers must use the designated smoking areas compliant with the
Executive Order No. 26, s. 2017. Cigarette butts must be placed in designated
receptacles and hands must be washed/sanitized before and after smoking;
❏ Home service arrangements are still subject to the same cleanliness, preventive, and
disinfection protocols;
❏ Ensure that the staff avoid congregating and gathering in a single area especially during
breaks and/or lunchtime. Place markers and signages to maintain physical distancing
where possible;
❏ Staff must disinfect before and after each appointment;
❏ Clothes, linen towels must be laundered (or disposed properly if not washable) after
each use; and
❏ Provision of PPE and other medical-grade protective apparel to staff.

ANNEX I

ADDITIONAL MANDATORY HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS

FOR DRIVE-IN CINEMAS

❏ The operation of drive-in cinemas shall be dependent on the prior approval of the local
government units having jurisdiction over their respective locations;
❏ Only open-air areas may be used as locations for the operations of drive-in cinemas;
❏ A maximum of four (4) persons per car shall be allowed;
❏ Admission tickets may only be purchased online to avoid cash-based transactions;
❏ Food and drinks shall be delivered to each car by servers wearing personal protective
equipment; and
❏ All drive-in cinemas shall be fully equipped with security and traffic management, and
first-aid responders.