Pursuant to Executive Order No. 112 released by the Office of the President of the Philippines on 1 May 2020, the Enhanced Community Quarantine (“”) imposed on the National Capital Region (“”).
During the ECQ, stringent measures are implemented to limit the movement and transport of people to accessing of essential goods and services. Some industries and businesses are allowed to function during the ECQ on the condition that they will operate only with a skeleton staff, unless a different operational capacity is provided, e.g., industries involved in the food value chain can operate at their full capacity. To enforce the ECQ protocol, the Philippine Government has authorized the heightened presence of uniformed personnel, such as the military and police force, in these high-risk places.
Meanwhile, areas under the GCQ would experience less stringent measures, wherein three (3) categories of sectors or industries would be allowed to operate at their full operational capacity without prejudice to work-from-home or other alternative work arrangements. However, movement for leisure purposes and mass gatherings are still strictly prohibited.
We provide below a summary of business and industries allowed to operate during the ECQ and GCQ for your reference.
In view of the extension of the ECQ, Insights Philippines Legal Advisors will continue to observe a work-from-home policy for all lawyers and staff until 15 May 2020. Rest assured that we will continue to monitor any further developments and issuances from the Philippine government regarding this matter and update everyone accordingly.
