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Philippines Gradually Reopens Economy Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Strategic Insights

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The Joint Task Force Covid Shield has instructed police commanders to coordinate with local government units (LGUs) on travel protocols as the country gradually reopens its economy. While the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) has eased movement restrictions, local quarantine rules remain in place. Local chief executives are seeking more time to adjust to the new regulations and ensure compliance with health and safety measures. The JTF Covid Shield will support LGUs in implementing their local quarantine rules, while the League of Provinces of the Philippines (LPP) emphasizes the need for local quarantine rules to protect constituents from potential COVID-19 carriers.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Joint Task Force Covid Shield has instructed police commanders to coordinate with LGUs on travel protocols.
  • Local quarantine rules remain in place, despite the easing of movement restrictions by the IATF-EID.
  • Local chief executives are seeking more time to adjust to the new regulations and ensure compliance with health and safety measures.
  • The JTF Covid Shield will support LGUs in implementing their local quarantine rules.
  • The LPP stresses the need for local quarantine rules to protect constituents from potential COVID-19 carriers.
  • GCTA Resolution No. 79 allows persons 15 to 65 years old to go out of their homes and permits interzonal movement of non-APORs between areas under GCQ and MGCQ.
  • Police commanders are instructed to report the decision of their respective LGUs regarding the travel policy for public information.

Statistics:

  • 15-65 years old: allowed to go out of their homes (GCTA Resolution No. 79)
  • 15-65 years old: permitted to engage in interzonal movement of non-APORs between GCQ and MGCQ areas
  • 0.0 weeks: time period for implementing local quarantine rules (maximum)

Sources:

  • Philippines News Agency, "JTF Covid Shield orders coordination with LGUs on travel protocols"
  • IATF Resolution No. 79, "Interzonal Movement of Non-APORs Between GCQ and MGCQ Areas for Any Purpose"
  • League of Provinces of the Philippines (LPP), "Statement on the Need for Local Quarantine Rules"

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