LA TRINIDAD, Benguet -- The
local government here issued its localized guidelines on general
community quarantine effective May 18 after the province was placed
under moderate-risk category.
The province
was under enhanced community quarantine since March 17 and after two months, it
transitioned into GCQ as per National Inter-Agency Task Force resolution no.
35.
In adherence
to national GCQ guidelines, the local government crafted its localized version
for phase one.
The
guidelines cover persons not authorized to go out, wearing of face mask,
minimum public health standards, safety protocols in establishments,
schedule of market day, establishments allowed and not allowed to
operate, prohibition on mass gatherings,public transportation, public and
private construction, Balik Probinsya and employees entering the capital
town.
Persons not
allowed to go out are those aged 20 years old and below and 60 and above, those
with immuno-deficiency co-morbidities or are at health risk and pregnant
women.
Coding is
still in effect for authorized persons outside of residence (APOR). Loitering
is not allowed.
Mandatory
wearing of face mask in public places and conveyances is still in effect as per
ordinance no. 04-2020 with penalties for violators.
Apart from
wearing of mask, minimum public health standards required are as follows;
adherence to guidelines on sanitation, disinfecting, physical distancing; no
wearing of shorts, slippers, sandals and sando in public places.
Liquor ban,
no smoking and no spitting of momma in public places are also in effect.
Safety
protocols in work places and related areas are as follows: no mask, no entry
policy; frequent sanitation and handwashing; avoid touching surfaces and face;
stricter protocols for high-risk occupations, industries and spaces; social
distancing at least one meter apart, re-configured work spaces, markers in
public places, and no work if showing symptoms.
For business
establishments allowed to open, these will only cater to clients/customers on
their scheduled market day.
Market day is
from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m..with indicated schedule per barangay.
The assigned
person per family to refill food stocks and attend to medical, banking,
agricultural needs must secure color coded market pass slip from the barangay.
Market day
schedule are as follows: Monday - Pico and Bineng; Tuesday - Balili and Alno;
Wednesday - Poblacion, Beckel and Cruz; Thursday - Tawang, Alapang and Sablan;
Friday - Puguis, Bahong and Wangal; and Saturday - Betag, Ambiong and Lubas.
Business
establishments allowed to operate from Monday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.: La
Trinidad Vegetable Trading Post, Benguet Agri-Pinoy Trading Center and other
private vegetable trading areas, sari-sari store; food establishments only for
delivery and take-out.
Others
innclude grocery stores, supermarkets, pharmacies, convenience stores, public
markets, talipapas, gasoline stations; medical and dental clinics and law
offices but on appointment basis, pet shops, agricultural stores, laundry shops
for drop, pick and go only; water refilling stations, logistic service
providers, hardware stores, construction supplies and aggregates, repair shops
for motor vehicles on a drop, pick and go basis, auto supplies and accessories,
office and school supplies; gadget stores; electronic and power supplies; iron
and wood works; motorcycle and bicycle shops; glass and aluminum supplies;
delivery services; and funeral services, barber shops and parlors for haircut
only.
Other allowed
establishments are the La Trinidad Public Market specifically meat and
fish sections, vegetable and fruits and sari sari and groceries, cutflowers and
ornamental shops on schedule – Monday, Wednesday and Friday for odd number
stalls and Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday for even number stalls, printing
press, food processing and manufacturing centers and souvenir shops for food
items only and stores selling dry goods.
Errand
riders/delivery boys with travel pass secured from the Mayor’s Office and online
sellers with business permit from the local government can operate.
Not allowed
to operate are stores that sell second hand items such as wagwagan and surplus
shop, computer shops, ambulant vendors, furniture shops, gyms/fitness studios
and sports facilities, Karaoke bars, comedy bars, pub, beerhouses, bars; kids
amusement industries, toy stores, playgrounds, playrooms, rides; and tourist
destinations; travel agencies, tour operations, reservations and related
activities; gambling and betting such as but not limited to cockfighting,
casinos and the like.
Also npot
allowed to operate are personal care services such as massage parlors, sauna
bath establishments, facial care, foot spa; and any amusement, leisure, gaming
and tourism establishments that promote gathering.
Still
prohibited are mass gatherings such as weddings, church activities and
assemblies or any similar crowd-drawing activities.
Wakes/burials
are limited to immediate families only. Running, jogging and zumba, sports and
tourism activities are also prohibited.
For public
transportation, as per Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board
guidelines, public utility vehicle operators have to first secure a special
permit at the LTFRB before operation.
Physical/social
distancing and use of face mask is mandatory.
Companies and
agencies must provide shuttle services to their employees. Additional
guidelines on public transportation will follow
On
construction works for both public and private, there is a need to comply first
with the Department of Public Works and Highways Order No. 25 on Construction
Safety Guidelines for the implementation of all DPWH infrastructure projects
during the COVID-19 public health crisis before project resumption. All minor
house repairs and maintenance are allowed.
On Balik
Probinsya for those stranded and may want to go home to other municipalities,
there are phone numbers which can be contacted.
For those
situated in Alapang, Alno, Bahong, Bineng, Cruz, Shilan, and Wangal, the
contact number is 0949-931-0814.
For those who
are now in Ambiong, Beckel, Balili, Lubas, and Tawang, the contact number is
0919-994-4132. For those in Betag, Pico, Puguis, and Poblacion, contact number
is 0998-889-3973.
Employees
entering the capital town are required to present valid local
government/company ID or certificate of employment when flagged at the
checkpoint. (JDP/SCA-PIA-CAR, Benguet)
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