Belmonte releases Quezon City’s latest Alert Level 2 guidelines
Mayor Joy Belmonte visiting one of the 140 city vaccination sites
MANILA, Philippines — Following the shift to a lower level of quarantine, Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte reminded business establishments not to let their guard down when it comes to enforcing minimum health protocols.
“ We may have relaxed to Alert Level 2 but the Covid-19 Omicron variant is still around threatening all of us, so we must be extra vigilant at all times” Belmonte said.
The QC-LGU issued the latest guidelines after the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) approved the return of the National Capital Region to Alert Level 2 starting Feb. 1.
Based on the guidelines, implementation of disciplinary hours for minors under Ordinance No. SP-2301 s. 2014 is retained, prohibiting them from loitering in public places from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Belmonte also discouraged the holding of gatherings for no specific purpose and also gatherings in residences with individuals not belonging to the same household.
Article continues after this advertisementAlso, restaurants and other food establishments, as well as personal services establishments like salons and barbershops may provide services at up to 70 percent capacity indoors for fully-vaccinated adults, and minors regardless of vaccination status.
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Mayor Joy Belmonte visiting one of the 140 city vaccination sites
“They can also accommodate up to 90 percent capacity outdoors regardless of age or vaccination status,” she said, adding employees of these establishments must be fully vaccinated.
Similarly, religious gatherings are allowed for fully vaccinated adults, and for minors regardless of their vaccination status, for up to 70 percent capacity indoors and 90 percent capacity outdoors for all persons regardless of age or vaccination status.
“When it comes to non-fully vaccinated adults, they are now allowed to engage in outdoor activities, use public transportation and enter indoor establishments to obtain essential goods and services,” said Belmonte.
On the other hand, fully-vaccinated adults, and minors regardless of vaccination status, may enter establishments for essential or non-essential reasons such as dining, shopping, and watching movies.
Under the latest guidelines, all QC-LGU employees, departments and offices should now return to a regular work arrangement subject to compliance of health protocols.
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