Laguna towns implement ‘shifting’ schedules for marketgoers
LOS BAÑOS, Laguna, Philippines — Three towns in Laguna province have adopted guidelines to implement “shifting” schedules for buyers in their public markets over the weekend as a measure against the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
In separate announcements made on social media, the governments of Alaminos, Bay, and Siniloan detailed their buying guidelines and schedules.
Alaminos residents can buy from the public market between 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. Only 30 people at a time would be allowed in the market, and social distancing of at least a meter apart should be observed. All are required to enter from the front and exit at the wet and dry section.
In Bay, residents of the lowland villages — Calo, Dila, Maitim, San Agustin, San Antonio, San Isidro, San Nicolas, Santo Domingo, and Tagumpay — can buy on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Residents of the highland villages — Bitin, Masaya, Paciano Rizal, Puypuy, Tranca, and Santa Cruz — are allowed to buy on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Senior citizens and minors are prohibited from entering the public market. If members of the household are all senior citizens, they could get in touch with their village officials so they could be given assistance.
Buyers should also wear face masks and bring with them their barangay passes.
In Siniloan, resident of Barangay Bagumbarangay, Buhay, Burgos, G. Redor, General Luna, Mendiola, and Pandeño can buy at the public market on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Residents of Barangays Acevida, Bagong Pag-Asa, Halayhayin, J. Rizal, Salubungan, and Wawa are allowed to buy on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Non-residents are also allowed to buy on a shifting schedule.
Residents of Santa Maria, Mabitac Ibayo ng Pangil, and Ibayo ng Pangil can buy from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and enter from G. Redor Street. Kalayaan, Paete, Pakil.
Pangil residents are allowed to buy from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., entering from L. De Leon Street.
Those from Famy can buy from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., entering from Buhay Street.
The market is closed on Wednesdays for disinfection and sanitation.
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