Supplemental Circular Based on the Memoranda Issued by the Executive Secretary on Enhanced Community Quarantine of Luzon Dated 16 March 2020 and 18 March 2020, and IATF Resolution No. 13 to Ensure Unhampered Movement of Cargo and Movement of People of Business Establishments Exempted from the Home Quarantine Requirement
The DTI Memorandum Circular No. 005-20, issued on March 18, 2020, outlines guidelines for the unhampered movement of cargo and personnel during the Enhanced Community Quarantine in Luzon due to COVID-19. It allows for the smooth operation of covered enterprises, including those involved in essential goods, export, and BPO services, while implementing safety protocols and social distancing measures. Employees in these sectors may pass through control points with proper identification and employment certification. Additionally, the circular encourages alternative work arrangements, such as work-from-home options and provides for temporary accommodations or shuttle services for skeletal workforces. Compliance with these guidelines is to be coordinated with local authorities for effective implementation.
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- The DTI Memorandum Circular No. 005-20, issued on March 18, 2020, outlines guidelines for the unhampered movement of cargo and personnel during the Enhanced Community Quarantine in Luzon due to COVID-19. It allows for the smooth operation of covered enterprises, including those involved in essential goods, export, and BPO services, while implementing safety protocols and social distancing measures. Employees in these sectors may pass through control points with proper identification and employment certification. Additionally, the circular encourages alternative work arrangements, such as work-from-home options and provides for temporary accommodations or shuttle services for skeletal workforces. Compliance with these guidelines is to be coordinated with local authorities for effective implementation.
- What type of law is DTI Memorandum Circular No. 005-20?
- Supplemental Circular Based on the Memoranda Issued by the Executive Secretary on Enhanced Community Quarantine of Luzon Dated 16 March 2020 and 18 March 2020, and IATF Resolution No. 13 to Ensure Unhampered Movement of Cargo and Movement of People of Business Establishments Exempted from the Home Quarantine Requirement (DTI Memorandum Circular No. 005-20) is a Philippine Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) Issuances enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Supplemental Circular Based on the Memoranda Issued by the Executive Secretary on Enhanced Community Quarantine of Luzon Dated 16 March 2020 and 18 March 2020, and IATF Resolution No. 13 to Ensure Unhampered Movement of Cargo and Movement of People of Business Establishments Exempted from the Home Quarantine Requirement enacted?
- Supplemental Circular Based on the Memoranda Issued by the Executive Secretary on Enhanced Community Quarantine of Luzon Dated 16 March 2020 and 18 March 2020, and IATF Resolution No. 13 to Ensure Unhampered Movement of Cargo and Movement of People of Business Establishments Exempted from the Home Quarantine Requirement (DTI Memorandum Circular No. 005-20) was enacted on Mar 18, 2020.
- What is the citation for Supplemental Circular Based on the Memoranda Issued by the Executive Secretary on Enhanced Community Quarantine of Luzon Dated 16 March 2020 and 18 March 2020, and IATF Resolution No. 13 to Ensure Unhampered Movement of Cargo and Movement of People of Business Establishments Exempted from the Home Quarantine Requirement?
- Supplemental Circular Based on the Memoranda Issued by the Executive Secretary on Enhanced Community Quarantine of Luzon Dated 16 March 2020 and 18 March 2020, and IATF Resolution No. 13 to Ensure Unhampered Movement of Cargo and Movement of People of Business Establishments Exempted from the Home Quarantine Requirement, DTI Memorandum Circular No. 005-20, Mar 18, 2020 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- DTI Memorandum Circular No. 005-20
- Date Enacted
- Subcategory
- Department of Trade and Industry
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
March 18, 2020
DTI MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 005-20
| FOR | : | All Covered Enterprises and Establishments: |
| 1. Engaged in the Production, Processing, Distribution, Delivery and Supply and Disposal of Medicine and Medical Supplies, Food and Other Essential Products; and | ||
| 2. Export and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Companies | ||
| 3. Retail Establishments (Groceries, Supermarkets, Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Pharmacies and Drug Stores) | ||
| SUBJECT | : | Supplemental Circular Based on the Memoranda Issued by the Executive Secretary on Enhanced Community Quarantine of Luzon Dated 16 March 2020 and 18 March 2020, and IATF Resolution No. 13 to Ensure Unhampered Movement of Cargo and Movement of People of Business Establishments Exempted from the Home Quarantine Requirement |
Pursuant to Memorandum from the Executive Secretary dated 18 March 2020 providing for Additional Guidelines for the Community Quarantine over the Entire Luzon and Management of the CORONA VIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19) Situation, and approving Resolution No. 13 of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) dated March 17, 2020, the following guidelines to provide details are hereby issued for the smooth implementation thereof:
I. MOVEMENT OF ALL CARGOES IN THE ENTIRE LUZON AREA
The movement of all types of cargoes within, to and from the entire Luzon shall be UNHAMPERED. If subjected to random inspection (with cargo before delivery or empties after delivery), the movement of cargoes SHALL NOT BE DELAYED, upon presentation of the cargo manifest or delivery receipt indicating the destination, nature and quantity of the loaded goods/cargoes.
II. MOVEMENT OF PEOPLE FOR PRODUCTION, PROCESSING, DISTRIBUTION, AND SALE OF FOOD, MEDICINES AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES, AND OTHER ESSENTIAL PRODUCTS
Staff or employees working in enterprises and logistics companies allowed to operate shall be permitted to pass through control points.
Enterprises and establishments shall operate with skeletal workforce, ensure safety protocols and social distancing in their respective workplaces. Establishments are also encouraged to implement alternative work arrangement such as work-from-home (WFH). For the skeletal workforce, establishments are encouraged to provide shuttle services or temporary accommodation.
The skeletal workforce of covered enterprises and establishments shall be allowed to enter and exit quality control points upon presentation of any of the following:
1. Valid Company Identification Card;
2. Proof of Residence;
3. Certification of Employment.
To further facilitate transit of personnel of covered enterprises and establishments, an official IATF ID issued by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) shall be presented starting 22 March 2020 unless extended.
III. EXPORT AND BPO COMPANIES
Export and BPO companies shall be allowed to continue operations with a skeletal workforce, subject to strict observance of social distancing measures and provision of appropriate temporary accommodation arrangements or shuttle service within the immediate vicinity of the workplace. Where applicable, a work-from-home (WFH) arrangement will also be encouraged.
The following shall be allowed until end of 20 March 2020 unless extended:
1. Transfer of necessary equipment of BPO and export-oriented establishments to facilitate work-from-home (WFH) arrangement and;
2. For BPOs and export-oriented establishments to make arrangements with hotels for basic lodging.
For purposes of the above, personnel of BPOs and export-oriented establishments, setting up the foregoing arrangements shall be allowed to travel subject to presentation of proof of employment, address of employer, and residence.
Finally, copy of this Memorandum Circular shall be presented to the Philippine National Police and Local Government Units in quality control points for implementation.
(SGD.) RAMON M. LOPEZSecretary
Cite This Law
Supplemental Circular Based on the Memoranda Issued by the Executive Secretary on Enhanced Community Quarantine of Luzon Dated 16 March 2020 and 18 March 2020, and IATF Resolution No. 13 to Ensure Unhampered Movement of Cargo and Movement of People of Business Establishments Exempted from the Home Quarantine Requirement, DTI Memorandum Circular No. 005-20, Mar 18, 2020 (Philippines)
Supplemental Circular Based on the Memoranda Issued by the Executive Secretary on Enhanced Community Quarantine of Luzon Dated 16 March 2020 and 18 March 2020, and IATF Resolution No. 13 to Ensure Unhampered Movement of Cargo and Movement of People of Business Establishments Exempted from the Home Quarantine Requirement, DTI Memorandum Circular No. 005-20 (Phil. 2020)
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