Guidelines on the Use of Face Shields Inside the Public Utility Vehicles (PUVs)
The LTFRB Memorandum Circular No. 2021-068, issued on November 16, 2021, updates guidelines on the use of face shields in Public Utility Vehicles (PUVs) amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Following a significant decline in infection rates and the lowering of quarantine alert levels, the use of face shields has become voluntary in areas under Alert Levels 1, 2, and 3. In Alert Level 4 areas, face shield use is at the discretion of Local Government Units, while it remains mandatory in Alert Level 5 areas. All other health protocols, including the mandatory use of face masks and passenger capacity limits, continue to be enforced. The circular takes effect immediately upon publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
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- What is Guidelines on the Use of Face Shields Inside the Public Utility Vehicles (PUVs) about?
- The LTFRB Memorandum Circular No. 2021-068, issued on November 16, 2021, updates guidelines on the use of face shields in Public Utility Vehicles (PUVs) amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Following a significant decline in infection rates and the lowering of quarantine alert levels, the use of face shields has become voluntary in areas under Alert Levels 1, 2, and 3. In Alert Level 4 areas, face shield use is at the discretion of Local Government Units, while it remains mandatory in Alert Level 5 areas. All other health protocols, including the mandatory use of face masks and passenger capacity limits, continue to be enforced. The circular takes effect immediately upon publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
- What type of law is LTFRB Memorandum Circular No. 2021-068?
- Guidelines on the Use of Face Shields Inside the Public Utility Vehicles (PUVs) (LTFRB Memorandum Circular No. 2021-068) is a Philippine Other Rules and Procedures enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Guidelines on the Use of Face Shields Inside the Public Utility Vehicles (PUVs) enacted?
- Guidelines on the Use of Face Shields Inside the Public Utility Vehicles (PUVs) (LTFRB Memorandum Circular No. 2021-068) was enacted on Nov 16, 2021.
- What is the citation for Guidelines on the Use of Face Shields Inside the Public Utility Vehicles (PUVs)?
- Guidelines on the Use of Face Shields Inside the Public Utility Vehicles (PUVs), LTFRB Memorandum Circular No. 2021-068, Nov 16, 2021 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- LTFRB Memorandum Circular No. 2021-068
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Other Rules and Procedures
- Subcategory
- Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
November 16, 2021
LTFRB MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2021-068
| SUBJECT | : | Guidelines on the Use of Face Shields Inside the Public Utility Vehicles (PUVs) |
WHEREAS, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte signed Proclamation No. 922 entitled "Declaring a State of Public Health Emergency Throughout the Philippines" on 08 March 2020 in view of the reported COVID-19 cases in the country; HTcADC
WHEREAS, in the previous policy issued by the Board, particularly Memorandum Circular No. 2020-061 dated 15 October 2020, it prescribed health protocols to be observed in all PUVs, mandating drivers, conductors and passengers which includes the use of face shields while inside the PUV;
WHEREAS, after consistent vaccination roll-out, the COVID-19 infection rate in the Philippines has substantially declined, leading to the lowering of quarantine alert level status in most of the areas nationwide;
WHEREAS, IATF under Resolution No. 148-D, series of 2021, which was approved by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on 15 November 2021, has established the protocols on the use of face shields;
NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing, the Board hereby adopts the guidelines of the IATF on the use of face shields inside Public Utility Vehicles (PUVs) as follows:
1. For areas under Alert Levels 1, 2, and 3, the use of face shields inside PUVs shall be voluntary and will no longer be required.
2. For areas under Alert Level 4, the use of face shields inside PUVs shall be under the discretion of the Local Government Units (LGUs) within their areas of jurisdiction.
3. For areas under Alert Level 5, the use of face shield inside PUVs shall be mandatory.
All other existing health protocols including the mandatory use of face mask and of the observance allowed passenger capacity in the operation of PUVs shall still be STRICTLY OBSERVED and shall remain in full force and effect.
All issuances inconsistent herewith are hereby superseded and amended accordingly.
This Memorandum Circular shall take effect immediately following its publication in at least one (1) newspaper of general circulation. Let three (3) copies hereof be filed with the UP Law Center-Office of the National Administrative Register (ONAR).
SO ORDERED.
APPROVED AND SIGNED by the undersigned Chairman and Board Members, this 16th day of November 2021, Quezon City, Philippines.
(SGD.) ATTY. MARTIN B. DELGRA, IIIChairman
(SGD.) P/COL. JOEL C. PERNITO (Ret)Board Member
(SGD.) ENGR. SHERWIN MYLIL S. BEGYANBoard Member
Attested by:
(SGD.) MARIA KRISTINA E. CASSIONExecutive Director
Cite This Law
Guidelines on the Use of Face Shields Inside the Public Utility Vehicles (PUVs), LTFRB Memorandum Circular No. 2021-068, Nov 16, 2021 (Philippines)
Guidelines on the Use of Face Shields Inside the Public Utility Vehicles (PUVs), LTFRB Memorandum Circular No. 2021-068 (Phil. 2021)
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