IATF-EID Resolution No. 120, s. 2021

June 10, 2021

IATF-EID RESOLUTION NO. 120, S. 2021

WHEREAS, Section 15, Article II of the 1987 Constitution states that the State shall protect and promote the right to health of the people and instill health consciousness among them;

WHEREAS, Section 2 (b) of Executive Order No. 168 (s. 2014) mandates the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) to prevent and/or minimize the entry of suspected or confirmed patients with emerging infectious diseases into the country;

WHEREAS, on September 16, 2020, the President issued Proclamation No. 1021 (s. 2020) extending the period of the State of Calamity throughout the Philippines until September 21, 2021;

WHEREAS, the Department of Health (DOH), the University of the Philippines-Philippine Genome Center (UP-PGC), and the University of the Philippines-National Institutes of Health (UP-NIH) biosurveillance has detected B.1.1.7, B.1.351, P.1, and P.3 variants of the COVID-19;

WHEREAS, the Department of Health (DOH), the University of the Philippines-Philippine Genome Center (UP-PGC), and the University of the Philippines-National Institutes of Health (UP-NIH) biosurveillance has likewise received information on the existence of B.1.617 variant first detected in India;

WHEREAS, the continued implementation of proactive measures and restrictions must be put in place to slow down the surge in COVID-19 cases, stop further spread of variants, buy time for the health system to cope, and to protect more lives;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as it is hereby resolved, that the IATF approves the following recommendations of the IATF Technical Working Group:

A. Indoor non-contact sports venues with Safety Seal Certifications, such as fitness studios, gyms, skating rinks, and racket sports courts in the National Capital Region Plus areas, shall be allowed to operate at thirty percent (30%) of their venue capacity. Such venues are strongly encouraged to allow their regular members with recurring monthly subscription who opt not to avail of the services, to suspend their memberships for the duration of their limited opening.

B. Paragraph B (2) of IATF Resolution No. 119, s. 2021 issued on June 03, 2021, is hereby amended as follows:

Effective June 16, 2021, and notwithstanding the provisions of the Omnibus Guidelines on the Implementation of Community Quarantine in the Philippines, the inbound international travel to any port of the Philippines of all fully vaccinated individuals who have been vaccinated in the Philippines, shall be governed by the following guidelines:

a. An individual shall be considered as having been fully vaccinated for COVID-19:

i. > 2 weeks after having received the second dose in a 2-dose series, or

ii. > 2 weeks after having received a single-dose type of vaccine.

iii. Vaccines administered to the individual are included either in the Philippine Food and Drug Administration Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) List or through a Compassionate Special Permit (CSP).

b. A fully vaccinated individual must carry his or her vaccination card which must be verified prior to his/her departure from the country of origin prior to boarding, and a certification issued prior to his/her departure by (i.) the Department of Information and Communications Technology, or (ii.) the City Health Officer of the local government unit which administered the last dose necessary for full vaccination. This certification must be presented to the dedicated Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) representative for re-verification at the Department of Transportation One-Stop-Shop (OSS) upon arrival in the Philippines;

c. All arriving fully vaccinated individuals shall be required to undergo a seven (7)-day facility-based quarantine upon arrival, with the day of arrival being the first day;

d. The BOQ shall ensure strict symptom monitoring while in the facility quarantine for seven (7) days. Thereafter, the individual is enjoined to self-monitor for any symptoms;

e. The individual shall undergo Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) testing only when COVID-19 symptoms manifest within the duration of the seven (7)-day facility-based quarantine; and,

f. Upon completion of the seven (7)-day facility-based quarantine, the BOQ shall issue a Quarantine Certificate indicating therein the individual's vaccination status.

C. The movement of fully vaccinated senior citizens in areas under General Community Quarantine and Modified General Community Quarantine shall be allowed, subject to the presentation of a duly issued COVID-19 vaccination card. Provided that no interzonal travel shall be allowed other than point-to-point travel under IATF Resolution No. 118-A, s. 2021. Provided further, that strict observance of minimum public health standards shall continue.

D. Historical sites and museums, as may be defined by the Department of Tourism, in the National Capital Region Plus areas, shall be allowed to open at twenty percent (20%) venue capacity following the health and safety protocols as may be issued by the DOT, and the approval of the local government unit where these sites may be situated. Provided that guided tours remain prohibited.

RESOLVED FURTHER, that the Chairperson and the Co-Chairperson shall be duly authorized to sign this Resolution for and on behalf of the Inter-Agency Task Force.

APPROVED during the 120th Inter-Agency Task Force Meeting, as reflected in the minutes of the meeting, held this June 10, 2021, via video conference.

(SGD.) FRANCISCO T. DUQUE IIISecretary, Department of HealthIATF Chairperson

(SGD.) KARLO ALEXEI B. NOGRALESSecretary, Office of the Cabinet SecretariatIATF Co-Chairperson

ATTACHMENT

Certification

This is to certify that:

1. I am presently an Assistant Secretary of the Department of Health;

2. I am the Head of the Secretariat of the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases created under Executive Order No. 168, (s. 2014) and chaired by the Department of Health (DOH);

3. The IATF Secretariat holds office in the DOH Main Office, San Lazaro Compound, Tayuman, Sta. Cruz, Manila;

4. I am the custodian of the records of the IATF, including the Minutes of Meetings and Resolutions;

5. In the Regular Meeting of the IATF held on 10 June 2021 via teleconference during which a quorum was present and acted throughout, IATF Resolution No. 120 was unanimously approved and adopted;

6. The foregoing resolution has been signed by Secretary Francisco T. Duque III and Secretary Karlo Alexei B. Nograles upon the authority of the IATF Members;

7. The aforesaid resolution has not been altered, modified nor revoked and the same is now in full force and effect;

8. I am executing this Certification for whatever legitimate purpose this may serve.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my signature this 10th day of June 2021, Manila.

(SGD.) ATTY. CHARADE B. MERCADO-GRANDEAssistant Secretary of Health