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SALIENT POINTS
as of 08 February 2021, 5:34PM
CONTENTS
Operation of Essential Economic Activities ............................................................................... 2
Movement of Goods .......................................................................................................................... 4
Passage of Personnel and Issuance of IATF IDs / RapidPass ............................................... 6
IATF IDs ............................................................................................................................................. 7
RapidPass ID ................................................................................................................................... 7
Travel Authority / Travel Pass-Through Permit ...................................................................... 8
Inbound / Outbound Passengers and Issuance of Visa .......................................................... 9
Travel Ban Exemptions ............................................................................................................... 11
Endorsement for Travel Ban Exemption ................................................................................ 13
Travel Protocols ............................................................................................................................ 15
BPO and Export Industry ............................................................................................................... 16
Importations of COVID-19 Critical Commodities ..................................................................... 17
Procedure for the Importation of Medical Devices/Supplies ............................................ 19
Bayanihan One-Stop-Shop (BOSS) for the Importation of Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) and Specific Medical Devices .................................................................. 19
Manufacturing of PPEs, Ventilators, and Respirators ........................................................... 20
SEC Opinion on Repurposing Activities .................................................................................... 21
Incentives / Tax Exemptions ......................................................................................................... 22
BOI Accreditation Process Under “Bayanihan To Recover as One Act” ...................... 26
COVID19 Proofing / Modernization of Tourism Projects ....................................................... 29
Donations ........................................................................................................................................... 30
Framework for the Acceptance, Management, Distribution, and Delivery of Medical
Products/Supplies donated to the National Government or DOH ................................... 31
Accommodation Establishments Allowed to Operate ........................................................... 32
Conduct of Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibition (MICE) Events............... 33
Deferment / Waiving of Rental Payments .................................................................................. 34
Payment of Utilities ......................................................................................................................... 35
Payment of Loans ............................................................................................................................ 36
Refund of Payments Made for Events Affected by the State of Public Health Emergency ......................................................................................................................................... 37
Government Assistance / Social Amelioration Programs ..................................................... 38
Hotline Numbers ............................................................................................................................... 41
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OPERATION OF ESSENTIAL ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES
1. Executive Order 112 s. 2020 was signed by the President confirmed and adopted the Omnibus Guidelines on the implementation of community quarantine in the Philippines and its subsequent amendments
https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2020/04apr/2020030-EO-112-RRD.pdf
2. Latest Omnibus Guidelines on the Implementation of Community Quarantine in the Philippines as of 21 January 2021
https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2021/01jan/20210121-IATF-OMNIBUS-GUIDELINES-RRD.pdf
3. Essential activities and services such as manufacturers of medicines, medical supplies,
devices and equipment, including but not limited to suppliers of input, packaging, and
distribution shall be allowed to operate at full capacity.
4. Per the revised Omnibus Guidelines, the DTI shall provide the list of business
establishments of activities under Category I-IV, both for allowed and not allowed.
• CATEGORY I – Full Operational Capacity
• CATEGORY II – 50% Up to Full Operational Capacity
• CATEGORY III – 50% Work On-Site Arrangement, Work-From-Home, and Other Alternative Work Arrangement
• CATEGORY IV – Not Allowed to Operate DTI MC 20-57 allowed the increase in the operational capacity of business establishments or activities under Category III. https://bit.ly/DTI-MC2057
5. The following business establishments or activities shall not be allowed to operate under any form of community quarantine:
• Holding of traditional cockfighting & operation of cockpits; i. Per IATF Resolution No. 79, dated 15 October 2020, operation of
licensed cockpits and the conduct of cockfighting activities shall only be allowed in areas placed under MGCQ or lower, subject to strict observance with the health and safety protocols and implementing guidelines by DILG. Provided, that in-person audience, online or remote betting, and the live broadcasting/telecasting of cockfights shall not be permitted. Provided finally, that the local government units shall have the final decision on whether such the operation of licensed cockpits and the conduct of cockfighting activities can proceed in their respective localities
• Beerhouses & similar establishments whose primary business is serving of alcoholic drinks (e.g. Nightclubs);
• Kid amusement industries (e.g., playrooms, rides)
6. No presumption shall arise as to the exclusivity of the enumeration of business establishments or activities annexed to the circular. The DTI may update the annexed
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list to add or limit the coverage of business activities and establishments under them as the need arises.
7. Per DTI-DOLE-DILG Joint Advisory 20-01 dated 22 October 2020, local government units are enjoined to ease curfew hours, e.g., from 12MN up to 4AM. The curfew implementation shall be guided by respective local ordinance.
8. As reiterated, the IATF Revised Omnibus Guidelines on the Implementation of Community Quarantine in the PH as of 16 July 2020 allows all supermarkets, groceries, agri-fisheries stores, public markets, pharmaceutical and drugstores, and retailers of basic necessities and prime commodities, essential goods and medical products to operate up to a maximum of 12 hours.
9. The operation of industries and establishments identified in the Revised Omnibus Guidelines on the Implementation of CQs are subject to the visitorial and enforcement powers of the DOLE and DTI and other appropriate agencies to ensure compliance with the Omnibus Guidelines especially in the provision on the maximum allowable operational capacity in establishments, as well as minimum health standards and protocols.
10. Compliance with the Joint DTI-DOLE Return-to-Work Guidelines and DOH Return-to-Work guidelines shall be considered sufficient compliance with minimum health standards. In no case shall the testing of all returning workers be construed as a condition precedent for his/her return.
11. DTI-DOLE-DILG Joint Advisory 20-01 dated 22 October 2020, business establishments are enjoined to adopt work shift schedule to allow more workers to report to work but still maintaining the physical distancing requirements, to spread out the congestion on roads, and to ease the demand for public transportation.
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MOVEMENT OF GOODS
12. The policy on the unhampered flow of cargoes is a nationwide policy that must be strictly followed in all LGUs nationwide, following the directive of President Duterte last 19 March 2020.
13. Pursuant EO 112 and the latest Revised Omnibus Guidelines on the implementation of community quarantine in the Philippines, directs the unhampered movement of all types of cargoes by land, air, or sea within and across any form of community quarantine. Workers in the logistics sector, such as cargo, trucking, and port operations shall likewise be allowed to transit across any form of community quarantine, provided that only a maximum of 5 personnel may operate cargo and delivery vehicles by land, with or without load.
14. Per the IATF Revised Omnibus Guidelines, the movement of all types of cargoes by land, air, or sea within and across areas placed under any form of community quarantine shall be unhampered. Workers in the logistics sector, such as cargo, trucking, courier delivery and port operations shall likewise be allowed to transit across areas placed under any form of community quarantine. All LGUs are directed to strictly abide by this national policy.
15. Only a maximum of five (5) personnel may operate cargo and delivery vehicles by land, with or without load. Per DOTr Guidelines, only two (2) per row is allowed as social distancing measure in vehicles.
16. LGUs and local health units are enjoined not to issue any orders contrary or inconsistent with the above directive.
17. No truck passes will be issued by the DTI. Presentation of the cargo manifest or delivery receipt indicating the destination, nature and quantity of the loaded goods/cargoes should suffice should there be random inspections of cargoes at Quality Control Points (QCPs). Truck drivers/porters should also present a copy of DTI MC No. 20-08, 20-11, 20-16, and 20-22.
18. QCPs should still honor company IDs and COEs of Authorized Persons Outside Residence (APOR). The leadership of DILG and PNP have not issued any directives to strictly implement presentation of IATF IDs, as reflected in the latest PNP APOR.
19. The DA issued Food Passes to all cargoes containing agricultural commodities/products, agriculture and fishery inputs, food products, and agribusiness personnel nationwide. Application may be done online: http://agribusiness.da.gov.ph
20. The IATF is transitioning towards the RapidPass (dict.gov.ph/rapidpass) developed by the DOST and DICT that utilizes secure QR code technology
21. Concerns related to movement of cargoes at QCPs are advised to contact the DILG on the ff. hotlines:
• 8 925 0343
• 8 925 1144
• 0927 422 6300
• 0961 384 9272
• 8888
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22. Further, DILG Memorandum dated 20 March 2020 advises all local government units (LGUs), in close coordination with the PNP, to adhere to the guidelines prescribed by the IATF and concerned NGAs in ensuring food availability and sufficiency during the COVID-19 crisis. LGUs shall not overextend its implementation, nor deliberately leave out its explicit provisions.
23. To further facilitate the unhampered and unimpeded movement of cargoes, only HPG teams shall be conducting inspection of cargo vehicles with the establishment of "Dedicated Control Points" (DCPs) in Provincial Boundaries along National Highways.
• Per Gen. Eleazar there are 115 Dedicated Control Points which are usually manned by the Highway Patrol Group whose main task is to check cargo trucks. They are the only ones with the power to check cargo/delivery trucks. The 3, 593 Quarantine Control Points (QCPs) all over the country are no longer authorized and should therefore not at all inspect cargo/delivery trucks.
24. Per PPA MC 13-2020, trucks carrying from one port to another port in the country shall be allowed to continuous access to and from said ports. Carrying of empty containers for withdrawal or repositioning shall also be ensured continuous entry to and from the ports and inland container yards/depots/warehouses.
25. Truck drivers and helpers shall be subjected only to stringent health protocols of the Bureau of Quarantine. DOH, and LGUs at the port/s before they will be allowed to enter or leave the port/s and proceed to their subsequent or final destination.
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PASSAGE OF PERSONNEL AND ISSUANCE OF IATF IDS / RAPIDPASS
26. Per IATF Resolution No. 52, non-essential travel by Filipinos is now allowed.
27. Non-essential entry of persons to an area placed under ECQ shall be prohibited, except for those permitted to render work or conduct activities inside the ECQ zone.
28. The non-essential exit of persons from an area placed under MECQ/ECQ shall likewise be prohibited, except for those temporarily permitted entry under items 2 and 4 of Section 7 of the Revised Omnibus Guidelines.
29. Those authorized to render work or perform activities in areas under ECQ as provided by Section 2 shall likewise be allowed to exit MECQ or ECQ zones and move across areas placed under any form of community quarantine to render or perform said work or activities.
30. The interzonal and intrazonal movement of persons not authorized outside of residences (non-APOR) between areas placed under GCQ and MGCQ for any purpose shall be permitted subject to the reasonable regulations imposed by the LGU concerned, if any, and which should be submitted to the DILG or in the case of Boracay Island, subject to those imposed by the Boracay Inter-Agency Task Force (BIATF).
31. Workers in the logistics sector, such as cargo, trucking, and port operations shall likewise be allowed to transit across any form of community quarantine, provided that only a maximum of 5 personnel may operate cargo and delivery vehicles by land, with or without load (DOTr allowed maximum of 2 persons per row)
32. Due to limited operation of public transportation, business establishments are encouraged to provide shuttle services to their employees.
33. Per DTI-DOLE Joint Advisory 20-03 s. 2020, large-sized private establishments with total assets above Php100,000,000.00 located inside special economic zones and other areas under the jurisdiction of Investment Promotion Agencies are enjoined to commission their own shuttle services for the benefit of their employees, and may adopt a “one-seat apart” arrangement, or a full seating capacity provided that the necessary dividers are in place.
34. Passage shall also be allowed to those who belong in the informal sector engaged in essential activities. In the absence of IDs/COEs, they may present any proof of transaction that they are engaged in essential activities (e.g. receipt from supplier of feeds).
35. For stranded persons and displaced workers, per DILG MC 2020-062 dated 21 March 2020, LGUs shall provide transportation to workers in or passing through the LGU who have by reason of the quarantine, been displaced or dismissed from work because of cessation of work operations. LGUs, in coordination with other LGUs, must ferry workers stranded in its borders with the objective of getting said personnel to their places of residence.
36. Per IATF Resolution No. 98-A dated 04 February 2021, government officials/personnel on official business shall be allowed unimpeded travel to their place of destination, and
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shall not be required to undergo mandatory testing and/or quarantine protocols of the LGU of destination, provided that they:
• Present valid IDs issued by their respective government agency;
• Present original or certified true copy of travel authority/order issued by the Department Secretary or his/her designated official;
• Pass symptom screening at the port upon arrival and in the case of public transport, upon boarding; and
• Strictly comply with the minimum public health standards. No other requirements aside from the foregoing shall be required from the government official/employee.
IATF IDS
37. DTI no longer accept IATF ID applications starting 07 April 2020.
38. Pursuant to IATF Resolution No. 47 dated 19 June 2020, the validity of IATF-IDs is EXTENDED until the Public Health Emergency has been lifted. In this regard, all IATF-IDs issued by the DICT and its attached agencies shall continue to be honored at designated quarantine control points.
RAPIDPASS ID
39. Enrollment for RapidPass IDs shall be voluntary and shall only cover qualified
private sector entities or persons.
40. Cargo vehicles as well as vehicles used by public utility companies, BPOs, and export-oriented establishments shall not be subject to an ID system.
41. The RapidPass system shall be complementary to the existing IATF IDs issued by member-agencies which shall continue to be honored in all quarantine checkpoints.
42. The DICT, in coordination with approving agencies such as the DTI, accepts applications for RapidPass. For instructions, please visit https://dict.gov.ph/rapidpass/. Incomplete applications will not be entertained.
43. Please be informed that as of writing, the DTI only accepts applications for RapidPass from the following:
• BPOs and Export Enterprises - Officials and technical personnel facilitating setting up of alternative work arrangements ]
• Employees working at the manufacturing establishments engaged in the production and distribution of the Food, Essential & Hygiene Products, Medicines and Vitamins, Medical Products (PPEs, masks, gloves, etc)]
• Food Chain/Restaurants/Carinderia engaged in delivery and take-out - Staff and Crew
• Funeral Service: Employees of funeral and embalming services. Provided, that funeral service operators are directed to provide shuttling services and/or housing accommodations for their personnel and staff ]
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• Supermarkets / Hypermarkets /Groceries / Convenience/Sari-sari stores - Employees
• Pharmacies / Drug Stores
• Freight Forwarders Employees
• Trucking Services
• Warehouse (Logistics)
44. The difference between Rapid Pass and IATF IDs is the QR technology used, hence RapidPass holders use RapidPass lanes in NCR, while IATF ID Holders are only allowed to pass through regular lanes.
45. QCPs should still honor company IDs and COEs of Authorized Persons Outside Residence (APOR). The leadership of DILG and PNP have not issued any directives to strictly implement presentation of IATF IDs, as reflected in the latest PNP APOR.
46. RapidPass System, to date, shall only cover those in NCR.
47. All RapidPass QR codes that are valid until June 30, 2020 will have their validity EXTENDED until December 31, 2020, unless otherwise revoked by a subsequent issuance from the IATF-MEID or the agency concerned. This shall automatically apply whether or not the users receive SMS or email notification about the extension.
48. No lead time for RapidPass QR Code issuance. Government agencies need to make sure that approvals are given to the right people.
49. Pending the release of RapidPasses, checkpoints still honor the following documents:
• Valid Company IDs
• Certificate of Employment
• In cases of delivery/cargoes, please also prepare delivery receipt and/or cargo manifest.
TRAVEL AUTHORITY / TRAVEL PASS-THROUGH PERMIT
50. Travel Authority shall be secured by non-APORs and non-work related cross-border trips from the Philippine National Police.
51. NPC Memorandum dated 24 October 2020 set out a provisional scheme in the movement of non-APOR across, within and between areas placed under GCQ and MGCQ for any purpose through the issuance of a Travel Pass-Through Permit (TPP).
52. TPP allows non-APOR (Authorized Persons Outside Residence) as well as locally stranded individuals or LSI, heading to a local government Unit with ‘Unrestricted Travel Policy’ to be given access to pass through LGU with strict travel protocols, or “Restricted” travel status.
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INBOUND / OUTBOUND PASSENGERS AND ISSUANCE OF VISA
53. Per IATF Resolution No. 97, below are the documentary requirements to be allowed
departure from the Philippines:
• Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs)
i. Valid work visa and contract;
ii. Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC);
iii. Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) Certificate;
iv. Seafarer’s Identification and Record Book (for seaman); and
v. Departure Card
• Students enrolled abroad and participants accepted in exchange visitor
programs
i. Valid visa;
ii. Commission on Filipino Overseas (CFO) Certificate (for first time
travelers); and
iii. Departure Card
• Permanent residents of foreign jurisdictions and foreign nationals
i. Valid Permanent Visa or Permanent Resident Card;
ii. Commission on Filipino Overseas (CFO) Certificate (for first time
immigrants); and
iii. Departure Card
54. Outbound travel of Filipinos, regardless of purpose, may be allowed subject to compliance with the following requirements:
• For those travelling on tourist or short-term/visitor visas, submission of confirmed round-trip tickets and adequate travel and health insurance to cover travel disruptions and hospitalization in case of COVID19 infections during their allowable period of stay abroad.
• Execution of a Bureau of Immigration Declaration acknowledging the risks involved in travelling, including risk of delay in their return trip, to be provided for in the check-in counters by the airlines; and
• Whenever required by the country of destination or the airline, a negative COVID19 test taken in accordance with the health and safety protocols of such destination country or airline; and
• Upon return, they shall follow the Guidelines of the National Task Force (NTF) Returning Overseas Filipinos
55. Only one (1) person is allowed to bring a passenger to the airport and he/she must depart immediately after dropping off said person. The driver should carry with him/her a copy of the airline ticket of the passenger as proof of conveyance.
56. Repatriated OFWs or returning non-OFWs who have been issued a DOH or LGU certificate of completion of fourteen (14)-day facility-based quarantine, those who may be required to undergo a mandatory fourteen (14)-day home quarantine, or those who are issued with travel authority upon testing negative for COVID-19 whichever is earlier,
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shall be granted unhampered transit across zones en route to their final destination in the Philippines.
• For this purpose, LGUs are enjoined to allow maritime vessels or aircraft transporting the aforementioned OFWs and non-OFWs to dock or land at their ports of destination. No other requirement shall be imposed by LGUs in this regard.
57. All foreign nationals may fly out of the country at any time, subject to availability of
flights.
58. Sweeper flights for foreign nationals to bring them to airports will be allowed to continue operations.
59. IATF Res. No. 14 directs that visa issuance to all foreign nationals is suspended with immediate effect.
60. Visa-free privileges based on Visa Waiver Agreements, those under Executive Order 408, s.1960, holders of Hong Kong and Macau SAR passports, Macau-Portuguese passports and British National Overseas passports are also suspended effective 22 March 2020.
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TRAVEL BAN EXEMPTIONS
61. In compliance with the IATF Resolution no. 97 s. 2021 and with reference to the Bureau of Immigration advisory dated 30 January 2021, below are the list of passengers allowed to travel to and from the Philippines effective 01 February 2021:
1. 9(E) Visa Holders – diplomats accredited to the Philippines including foreign embassies and Foreign Government and International Organizations Officials
2. Foreign Airline Crew
3. 9(C) Visa Holders – Foreign Seafarer Visa
4. 9(D) Visa Holders – Treaty Trader’s Visa (US, Japan and Germany)
5. Section 13 series of Commonwealth Act No. 613, as amended (13 Quota, 13A, 13B, 13C, 13D, 13E, 13G Visas)
6. RA 7919 Visa Holders (The Social Integration Act of 1995)
7. EO 324 Visa Holders – Legal residence granted under EO 324 for qualified foreign nationals who entered the Philippines before 01 January 1984
8. Native Born (NB) Visa Holders – foreign children born to foreigners with permanent resident status in the Philippines
9. Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) Holders (based on MO ADD-01038/ADD-02-015 [Indians])
10. MCL-07-021 Permanent Resident Visa Holders – Chinese nationals married to Filipino Citizens
11. The following shall be allowed entry, PROVIDED, they have a valid (new or existing) visa and the principal Philippine national is in the country:
i. Foreign spouses of Filipino nationals; ii. Foreign minor children, and foreign children with special needs
regardless of age, of Filipino nationals; iii. Foreign parents of minor Filipino children, and of Filipino children with
special needs regardless of age;
12. Foreign nationals in possession of Recognition Certificate (RC) or Citizenship Retention and Reacquisition Act of 2003 (CRPC) under RA 9225 Certificate
13. EO 226 visa holders (to include SIRV Visa Holders issued under EO 226; BUT NOT issued under EO 63)
14. RA 8756 Visa Holders – ROHQ Visa intended for executive positions for multinational companies
15. 47(a)2 Visa Holders issued by the DOJ – granted to foreign employees working in RHQs, or employees of PEZA and/or BOI-registered enterprises
16. Visas issued by the following:
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i. Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO)
ii. Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA)
iii. Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB)
iv. Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA)
v. Clark Development Corporation (CDC)
The following shall be allowed entry under Balikbayan Privilege (RA 6768) (only nationals from non-visa required countries under EO 408):
17. Filipino Citizens’ foreign spouses and children, regardless of age, who are
travelling with them (please refer to Rule 11)
18. Former Filipino citizens, together with their foreign spouses and children, regardless of age, who are travelling with them.
19. 9(G) Visa Holders i. Those who departed the country on 17 December 2020 or later;
ii. Must present a valid ACRI-card and ECC-SRC (Special Return Certificate) upon arrival
62. IATF Resolution No. 98, beginning 16 February 2021, the following shall be included
in the list of foreign nationals allowed to enter the Philippines:
• Those with visas issued as of 20 March 2020 and still valid and existing at the
time of entry, and who were not permitted to enter the country under previous
IATF resolutions; and
• Holders of valid and existing Special Resident and Retirees Visa (SRRV) and
Section 9(A) visas, provided they present an entry exemption documents to the
Bureau of Immigration upon arrival.
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ENDORSEMENT FOR TRAVEL BAN EXEMPTION
63. IATF Resolution No. 48 allows the entry of foreign nationals for specific
purposes. All other requests for exemption from the travel restrictions, whether for
business purposes or on humanitarian grounds, will be evaluated on a case-to-case
basis and are likewise subject to approval by the DFA in the Philippines.
64. BOI and PEZA, DTI attached agencies, processes endorsement of requests for travel
exemption for key foreign officials and technical personnel that needed to re-
entry or new entry into the Philippines.
• Companies engaged in the Manufacturing, export activities, RHQ or ROHQ
regardless if BOI registered or not, will be evaluated by BOI
• Other activities such as tourism, energy, construction, education, etc. should
be referred to and evaluated by other relevant government agencies.
• PEZA registered companies regardless of sector should be referred to and
evaluated by PEZA.
Request for endorsement for travel ban exemption shall be sent to:
Requesting party shall submit a copy of the following documents necessary for
evaluation:
1. Letter of request for endorsement to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA),
addressed to:
HON. RAMON M. LOPEZ
Secretary, Department of Trade and Industry
ATTN: CEFERINO S. RODOLFO
DTI Undersecretary and BOI Managing Head
Letter of request must include details on the business activity/operations, reason and justification for entry and list of foreign nationals to be requested for travel ban exemption, as well as commitment to observe the necessary preventive and safety measures/protocols against COVID-19 during its operation and for all its workers including its foreign employees, as well as the company’s compliance with the necessary health clearance of its foreign employee/s (i.e. necessary test of COVID19) and the 14-day quarantine requirement upon arrival in the country;
2. Duly accomplished Information Matrix (as of 5 January 2021). For the Conforme, it should be signed at least by the HR Manager, if not the company owner or President, as well as a copy of the signatory's ID
3. Scanned copy of the passport bio-page;
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4. Copy of visa, working permit/alien registration (if not available, the company should submit an undertaking that it will apply for necessary working permit and visa for hiring of foreign national, as applicable);
5. Company's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Certificate or
Registration and Articles of Incorporation (AOI), as well as General Information
Sheet (GIS) for corporations; or DTI Business Name Registration Certificate and
Mayor’s/Business Permit for sole proprietorship;
6. Brief Company Profile;
7. Organizational Chart;
8. Contract of Employment/Appointment or Board Secretary’s Certificate of Election (for top executives), enumerating the duties and responsibilities of each Foreign National (whichever is applicable);
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
1. On requests for TBE of dependents a. Proof of employment of executives and valid visa b. Proof of relation (i.e. marriage certificate or birth certificate)
2. For installation, maintenance, repair of equipment of companies on their
facilities a. Any legal document or executed contract between parties (e.g., service
agreement/contract /purchase order/ contract / work-order contract / signed invoice indicating terms and conditions for services to be provided)
3. For companies hiring foreign nationals as technical personnel a. Statement of Undertaking that the company will secure alien
employment permit (AEP) or AEP Exclusion/Exemption for the technical personnel to be hired upon arrival in PH, and that they agree to be visited and audited by DOLE
65. The above-mentioned foreigners who do not have valid and appropriate visas to the
Philippines should apply for a new visa at the Philippine Embassy or Consulate abroad.
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TRAVEL PROTOCOLS
66. Arriving foreign nationals shall comply with the following conditions of the Inter-Agency
Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID):
• Foreigners must have valid and existing visa at the time of entry, except for
those qualified under the Balikbayan program under RA 6768;
• With pre-booked accommodation for at least seven (7) nights in an accredited
quarantine hotel/facility;
• Subject to COVID19 Testing at the quarantine hotel/facility on the 6th day from
date of arrival;
• Entry is subject to the maximum capacity of inbound passengers at the port
and date of entry as set by the National Task Force for COVID-19; and
• Without prejudice to applicable immigration laws, rules and regulations.
67. The DOH released its Omnibus Interim Guidelines on Prevention, Detection,
Isolation, Treatment, and Reintegration Strategies for COVID19 through a
Department Memorandum No. 2020-0439 dated 06 October 2020:
https://www.doh.gov.ph/sites/default/files/health-update/dm2020-0439.pdf
• Returning Filipinos (RFs), and Persons with Official International Business shall be screened for symptoms at points of entry
i. If they are from a low or mid prevalence country and asymptomatic, they shall not be required to undergo quarantine and testing at points of entry or upon arrival to their localities of destination, provided strict adherence to minimum public health standards and symptoms monitoring.
ii. If they are from a high prevalence country and asymptomatic, they shall be quarantined immediately, and tested using rRT-PCR after five days from arrival. If negative, they shall be discharged from quarantine and be allowed to travel to their localities of destination, provided strict adherence to minimum public health standards and symptoms monitoring. If positive, contact tracing shall be initiated, and the case shall be admitted to the appropriate facility for isolation.
iii. All symptomatic RFs and persons with official international business, whether during screening at points of entry or at their localities of destination, shall be admitted to the appropriate facility for and tested using rRT-PCR. Contact tracing shall be initiated
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BPO AND EXPORT INDUSTRY
68. Revised Omnibus Guidelines allows BPOs and export-oriented businesses, and its service providers, to operate with WFH, on-site or near site accommodation, or P2P shuttling arrangements under ECQ.
• For this purpose, BPOs and their service providers and export-oriented businesses shall be allowed to:
i. install and transport the necessary WFH equipment, ii. enhance their operations by deploying their workers under on-site or
near-site accommodation arrangements, iii. provide P2P shuttle services from their near-site accommodations to
their offices.
69. Per DTI MC 20-14, near site accommodations are located within 5km radius from the workplace or in an adjacent city/municipality where the workplace is located.
70. Under ECQ, employees, who are residents of the areas within the said 5km radius shall be allowed to work.
71. Under MECQ, BPOs and Export-Oriented establishments may operate at full operational capacity without need to set up onsite or near-site accommodation arrangements.
72. Personnel of covered enterprises shall be allowed to travel subject to presentation of:
• Company ID containing address of employer and employee residence address;
• Certificate of employment issued by the employer;
• For personnel of the export enterprise, copy of the Certificate of Registration (CR)of the company issued by BOI, PEZA, other Investment Promotion Agencies or the SEC; and
• For personnel of the support service providers, a certification from the BPO company or export enterprise.
73. Supply of food and other personal necessities (e.g., PPE hygiene) should be provided
by the firm.
74. Since LGUs limit movements in its respective communities, IT BPO and Export Oriented firms can apply for a barangay quarantine pass, provided it is free, for a specific/designated personnel who will buy or procure basic or essential needs of its employees.
75. Per DOF-DTI JMC No. 2020-005 dated 04 November 2020, export requirements is temporarily suspended. Local sales of export enterprises shall be deemed and treated as “export sales” in compliance of their export requirement.
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IMPORTATIONS OF COVID-19 CRITICAL COMMODITIES
76. According to FDA Advisory No. 2020-547, PPE intended for entry to the local markets
for commercial use, presentation of the copy of the importer’s License to Operate (LTO) should be sufficient for customs release. Procedure for clearance of PPE prior to customs release shall be in effect in until otherwise lifted (FDA Advisory 2020-420).
• PPE includes: i. Face Masks including N95 masks ii. Shoe covers iii. Gloves iv. Head Covers, and v. Gowns
77. Under RA No. 11494, per BIR RR 28-2020 dated 15 October 2020 the importation from
June 25, 2020 to December 19, 2020 of the goods enumerated below and identified as critical products, essential goods, equipment or supplies needed to contain and mitigate COVID19 shall be exempt from VAT, excise tax, and other fees:
• Section 2(A)(1) - Goods which may include personal protective equipment (PPE) such as Gloves, gowns, masks, goggles, and face shields; surgical equipment and supplies; laboratory equipment and its reagents; medical equipment and devices; support and maintenance for laboratory and medical equipment, surgical equipment and supplies; medical supplies, tools, and consumables such as alcohol, sanitizers, tissue, thermometers, hand soap, detergent, sodium hypochlorite, cleaning materials, povidone iodine, common medicines (e.g., paracetamol tablet and suspension, mefenamic acid, vitamins tablet and suspension, hyoscine tablet and suspension, oral rehydration solution, and cetirizine tablet and suspension); testing kits and such other supplies or equipment as determined by the DOH and DTI
• Section 2(A)(2) - Equipment for waste management, including, but not limited to, waste segregation, storage, collection, sorting, treatment and disposal services as approved by the DENR, DOH or other concerned regulatory agencies.
• Section 2(A)(3) - Inputs, raw materials and equipment necessary for the manufacture or production of essential goods related to the containment or mitigation of COVID19 as mentioned in the first bullet.
78. The sale of finished goods/products of the identified products in Section 2(A)(1) of RR28-2020, whether locally manufactured or imported, is subject to VAT.
79. [Section 2(F)] - Only inputs, raw materials and equipment necessary for the manufacture of essential goods of medical grade related to the containment and mitigation of COVID19 referred to in Section 2(A)(1) of RR28-2020, as determined by the FDA, whether locally sourced or imported by the registered manufacturer shall be exempted from VAT.
To avail of the exemption, supplier/s of inputs, raw materials, and equipment shall submit the following:
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• Certified true copy of “License to Operate”, issued to the manufacturer-buyer by the FDA, authorizing the manufacture of essential goods of medical grade related to containment and mitigation of COVID19; and
• “Sworn Declaration” from the manufacturer-buyer that the item/s shall be used for the manufacture of essential goods of medical grade related to the containment and mitigation of COVID19
80. The sale of inputs, raw materials and equipment referred to Section 2(F) of RR 28-2020
to a non-holder of “License to Operate” issued by the FDA is subject to VAT.
81. Taxpayer availing of the exemption must present a certification form the DTI that the equipment and supplies being imported are not locally available or of insufficient quality and preference.
82. The grant of exemption for the importation of goods enumerated is deemed to be in effect beginning 25 June 2020, following the lapse of RA No. 11469. The VAT on all covered and qualified shipments/importations that may have been paid from June 25 to September 14, 2020 shall be refunded pursuant to Section 204(C) of the Tax Code in accordance with the existing procedures for refund of VAT on importation.
83. Importation hereof shall not be subject to the issuance of Authority to Release Imported Goods (ATRIG) under RMO No. 25-2002, as amended, and may be released by the BOC without need of ATRIG. The BIR may, however, conduct post investigation/audit on the importations released by the BOC without ATRIG.
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PROCEDURE FOR THE IMPORTATION OF MEDICAL DEVICES/SUPPLIES
84. For importation of medical devices/supplies, the ff. documents shall be presented:
a. FDA License to Operate specifically for medical devices/supplies b. Proof of Application for Certificate of Product Registration for commercial
distribution c. Usual customs documents
i. Bill of Lading ii. Packing List iii. Commercial Invoice iv. Load Port Survey Report v. Notarized Supplemental Declaration Valuation vi. Charter Party of Freight Contract (if FOB) vii. Letter of Credit viii. Sales Contract or Proof of Payment (if declared value is below the
NVVS reference values) ix. Marine Insurance x. Final Survey Report
d. Documents may be submitted to BOC online: https://client.customs.gov.ph/
BAYANIHAN ONE-STOP-SHOP (BOSS) FOR THE IMPORTATION OF
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) AND SPECIFIC MEDICAL
DEVICES
http://arta.gov.ph/…/down…/JMC_No._1s._2020_BOC-ARTA-FDA.pdf
85. BOC-ARTA-FDA JMC no. 01 dated 02 April 2020 created the Bayanihan One Stop Shop covering all commercial importation of PPEs and specific medical devices determined as COVID-19 Critical Commodities by the DOH
86. BOSS is a single window and concierge of all government agencies involved in the importation of COVID-19 Critical commodities. The operation of BOSS shall cover all commercial importation of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) and specific medical devices determined as “COVID-19 critical Commodities” by DOH which require a License to Operate (LTO) from FDA.
87. All transactions with FDA and BOC shall be done online through the following websites:
• FDA License to Operate i. http://boss.fda.gov.ph/applications/license_to_operate/medical_device
/distributor/initial
• BOC Clearance and Release of Shipment i. https://client.customs.gov.ph/index.php
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MANUFACTURING OF PPES, VENTILATORS, AND RESPIRATORS
88. Per FDA Circular 2020-014, all establishments that intend to manufacture PPE,
Ventilators, and Respirators are required to secure a License to Operate (LTO) as medical device manufacturer.
• The requirements for application of LTO are listed in Annex A of FDA Circular 2020-014 based on Section VI-A and VI-B of the Administrative Order (A.O) No. 2016-0003 entitled “Guidelines on the Unified Licensing Requirements and Procedures of the Food and Drug Administration”. Copy of the A.O can be downloaded at: http://ww2.fda.gov.ph/attachments/article/303720/Administrative%20Order%20No.%202016-0003.pdf
89. Manufacturers who intend to continue to produce PPE, Ventilators, and Respirators for commercial use shall apply for product notification/registration within three (3) months after the lifting of the State of Public Health Emergency throughout the Philippines (Proclamation NO. 922 s. 2020) in compliance with AO No. 2018-0002 entitled “Guidelines Governing the Issuance of an Authorization for a Medical Device based on the ASEAN Harmonized Technical Requirements”. For manufacturers who will only operate within the public health emergency period, no product registration/notification shall be required.
90. The development, design, functionality/performance testing, product validation, risk management, sterilization, clean room environment, clinical trial (whichever is applicable), and other considerations in the manufacture of these products shall be guided by the following:
• Philippine National Standard (PNS);
• Applicable Internationals Standards (ISO or IEC), in the absence of the PNS; and
• Technical requirements for the registration of these medical devices as stated in Administrative Order No, 2018-0002: Guidelines Governing of an Authorization for a Medical Device Based on the ASEAN Harmonized Technical Requirements
91. Testing of the finished product to ensure the quality and safety shall be done by the
appropriate accredited laboratory by the Philippine Accreditation Bureau
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SEC OPINION ON REPURPOSING ACTIVITIES
92. Manufacture of PPEs by manufacturer of non-essential goods will be ultra vires. It is worthy to note, however, that not all ultra vires acts of a corporation are considered void. Only those which constitutes illegal acts are considered void.
93. Acts which are simply not within the scope of the Articles of Incorporation, and that are not illegal per se, may become binding when ratified by the stockholders.
94. As a precautionary measure, it would be prudent for the corporation to get the necessarily approvals from the directors and stockholders first.
95. SEC. 41. Power to Invest Corporate Funds in Another Corporation or Business or for Any Other Purpose.
Subject to the provisions of this Code, a private corporation may invest its funds in any other corporation, business, or for any purpose other than the primary purpose for which it was organized, when approved by a majority of the board of directors or trustees and ratified by the stockholders representing at least two-thirds (2/3) of the outstanding capital stock, or by at least two thirds (2/3) of the members in the case of nonstock corporations, at a meeting duly called for the purpose. Notice of the proposed investment and the time and place of the meeting shall be addressed to each stockholder or member at the place of residence as shown in the books of the corporation and deposited to the addressee in the post office with postage prepaid, served personally, or sent electronically in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Commission on the use of electronic data message, when allowed by the bylaws or done with the consent of the stockholders: Provided, That any dissenting stockholder shall have appraisal right as provided in this Code: Provided, however, That where the investment by the corporation is reasonably necessary to accomplish its primary purpose as stated in the articles of incorporation, the approval of the stockholders or members shall not be necessary.
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INCENTIVES / TAX EXEMPTIONS
96. Under Republic Act No. 11494, otherwise known as “Bayanihan to Recover as One Act,” the government liberalizes the grant of incentives for the manufacture or importation of critical or needed equipment or supplies or essential goods for the carrying-out of the policy declared in the law, including healthcare equipment and supplies. Provided that the exemption from import duties, taxes, and other fees for manufacture or importation of critical equipment of essential goods shall be determined by the Bureau of Customs and the Bureau of Internal Revenue respectively.
97. Pursuant to the Bayanihan to Recover as One Act, DOF-DTI JMC No. 2020-005 dated 04 November 2020 laid out the guidelines on the operations and incentives of covered enterprises engaged in the manufacture, importation, and distribution of certain products and for other purposes.
• Section 2.0 – the JMC shall apply to the production or manufacturing of the following:
i. Goods related to the containment and mitigation of COVID19: 1. Medicine identified as critical and necessity by the DOH; 2. Medical equipment and devices 3. Personal Protective Equipment (gloves, gowns, masks,
googles, and face shields, as well as other garments or equipment designed to protect the user against health or safety risks;
4. Surgical equipment and supplies; 5. Laboratory equipment and its reagents; 6. Support and maintenance for laboratory and medical equipment
and surgical equipment and supplies; 7. Medical supplies, tools, and consumables such as alcohol,
sanitizers, tissue, hand soap, detergent, sodium hypochlorite, cleaning materials, providone iodine, and common medicines (e.g., paracetamol tablet and suspension, mefenamic acid, vitamins tablet and suspension, hyoscine tablet and suspension, oral rehydration solution, and cetirizine tablet and suspension);
8. Testing kits; 9. Such other supplies or equipment as may be determined by the
DOH and other relevant agencies. ii. Inputs, raw materials and packaging materials, including raw materials
thereof, and equipment, exclusively for the manufacture of the products mentioned above.
• Section 3.0 – the exemption from import duties, taxes and fees under this JMC shall apply to the following:
i. Importation of the inputs, raw materials and equipment including packaging and its raw materials, or any articles such as capital equipment, spare parts and accessories needed in the supply chain of the covered products, regardless of country of origin. Tax Exemption Indorsement (TEI) pertaining to the importation is issued by the DOF-Revenue Office during the effectivity of RA No. 11494; and
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ii. Withdrawn inputs, raw materials and equipment or any articles needed in the supply chain of the covered products from the Customs Bonded Warehouses into the Customs Territory.
• Section 4.0 – Accreditation of Covered Enterprises and Authority to Import Covered Products
i. The Board of Investments is authorized to issue the accreditation certificates to covered enterprises and the authority to import for covered products of the JMC.
ii. The enterprises that are registered with the IPA, whose registered activity covers the manufacture of products or supply of service covered by the JMC, need not to apply for accreditation with the BOI. Their existing COR issued by the relevant IPA shall serve the purpose of accreditation.
iii. Enterprises accredited under JMC 2020-02 are deemed accredited under this JMC.
• Section 5.0 – Tax Exemption and Customs Procedures i. Covered enterprises shall secure from DOF-RO a TEI on a per
shipment basis. The following documents shall be submitted of the application:
1. Completely filled-out DOF RO Form No. 91 2. Notarized Affidavit of End-Use/Ownership 3. Import documents (airway bill/bill of lading) 4. Commercial Invoice or equivalent document (e.g. proforma
invoice, consignment invoice, statement of value invoice) 5. Itemized packing list (if applicable) 6. Import Clearance from the FDA, or copy of LTO and/or proof of
product notification (if applicable) 7. Certificate of Authority to Import (CAI) issued by the BOI or
Letter of Authority (LOA) or its equivalent document issued by concerned IPA
8. Other documents that may be required to support compliance with conditions or requirements of the law (i.e. if regulated item, permit to import)
ii. BOC shall accord SUPER GREEN LANE courtesy to the covered products and provide final assessment of goods within 24 hours from online filing of goods declaration.
iii. The covered enterprise may opt to file a provisional import entry declaration with the BOC supported by the Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading, BOI CAI/IPA LOA as well as other applicable documents required by BOC.
iv. In case of provisional entry, the covered enterprise shall submit to BOC the TEI for the shipment within 45 days from lodgment of entry.
v. The BOC shall submit a daily report of all importations covered by the JMC to the DOF for statistical and monitoring purposes.
• Section 6.0 – Suspension of Export Requirement i. Local sales of export enterprises shall be deemed and treated as
“export sales” in compliance of their export requirement. ii. The corresponding treatment, exemption on duties, taxes and fees, and
other incentives warranted under the existing laws shall continue to apply.
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iii. Export enterprises located within Special Economic Zones with statues of separate customs territory under relevant laws, such local sales shall likewise be exempt under Section 3.0.
iv. Export enterprises that manufacture covered products shall supply no more that 80% of their daily production to the procuring entity in the country for local or domestic use.
• Section 7.0 – Refund of Import Duties, Taxes, and Fees Paid on the Imporation of Qualified Shipments from 25 June 2020 to 14 September 2020
i. Qualified shipments which arrived and were cleared by BOC from 25 June 2020 to 14 September 2020 are exempt from duties, taxes, and fees.
ii. Refund on said payment shall be processed in accordance with BOC CAO No. 04-2019.
iii. Enterprises that were not accredited under JMC 2020-02 may only qualify for refund upon accreditation under Section 4.0.
98. Under RA No. 11494, per BIR RR 28-2020 dated 15 October 2020 the importation
from June 25, 2020 to December 19, 2020 of the goods enumerated below and identified as critical products, essential goods, equipment or supplies needed to contain and mitigate COVID19 shall be exempt from VAT, excise tax, and other fees:
• Section 2(A)(1) - Goods which may include personal protective equipment (PPE) such as Gloves, gowns, masks, goggles, and face shields; surgical equipment and supplies; laboratory equipment and its reagents; medical equipment and devices; support and maintenance for laboratory and medical equipment, surgical equipment and supplies; medical supplies, tools, and consumables such as alcohol, sanitizers, tissue, thermometers, hand soap, detergent, sodium hypochlorite, cleaning materials, povidone iodine, common medicines (e.g., paracetamol tablet and suspension, mefenamic acid, vitamins tablet and suspension, hyoscine tablet and suspension, oral rehydration solution, and cetirizine tablet and suspension); testing kits and such other supplies or equipment as determined by the DOH and DTI
• Section 2(A)(2) - Equipment for waste management, including, but not limited to, waste segregation, storage, collection, sorting, treatment and disposal services as approved by the DENR, DOH or other concerned regulatory agencies.
• Section 2(A)(3) - Inputs, raw materials and equipment necessary for the manufacture or production of essential goods related to the containment or mitigation of COVID19 as mentioned in the first bullet.
99. The sale of finished goods/products of the identified products in Section 2(A)(1) of RR28-2020, whether locally manufactured or imported, is subject to VAT.
100. [Section 2(F)] - Only inputs, raw materials and equipment necessary for the manufacture of essential goods of medical grade related to the containment and mitigation of COVID19 referred to in Section 2(A)(1) of RR28-2020, as determined by the FDA, whether locally sourced or imported by the registered manufacturer shall be exempted from VAT.
To avail of the exemption, supplier/s of inputs, raw materials, and equipment shall submit the following:
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• Certified true copy of “License to Operate”, issued to the manufacturer-buyer by the FDA, authorizing the manufacture of essential goods of medical grade related to containment and mitigation of COVID19; and
• “Sworn Declaration” from the manufacturer-buyer that the item/s shall be used for the manufacture of essential goods of medical grade related to the containment and mitigation of COVID19
101. The sale of inputs, raw materials and equipment referred to Section 2(F) of RR 28-
2020 to a non-holder of “License to Operate” issued by the FDA is subject to VAT.
102. Taxpayer availing of the exemption must present a certification form the DTI that the equipment and supplies being imported are not locally available or of insufficient quality and preference.
103. The grant of exemption for the importation of goods enumerated is deemed to be in effect beginning 25 June 2020, following the lapse of RA No. 11469. The VAT on all covered and qualified shipments/importations that may have been paid from June 25 to September 14, 2020 shall be refunded pursuant to Section 204(C) of the Tax Code in accordance with the existing procedures for refund of VAT on importation.
104. Importation hereof shall not be subject to the issuance of Authority to Release Imported Goods (ATRIG) under RMO No. 25-2002, as amended, and may be released by the BOC without need of ATRIG. The BIR may, however, conduct post investigation/audit on the importations released by the BOC without ATRIG.
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BOI ACCREDITATION PROCESS UNDER “BAYANIHAN TO RECOVER AS
ONE ACT”
105. ACCREDITATION
• Who are eligible to apply for accreditation? i. Enterprise A - Manufacturers of covered products under item 2.0 of
JMC No. 20-05 that are not registered with BOI or any of the IPAs (domestic or exporter);
ii. Enterprise B - Suppliers of Raw Materials (manufacturer, trader or importer)
iii. Enterprise C - Manufacturer of Packaging Materials (for domestic or export sale); and
iv. Enterprise D - Suppliers of Raw Materials for their Packaging (manufacturer, trader or importer)
Notes: The manufacturers of covered products under item 2.0 of JMC No. 20-05 that are registered with the BOI, PEZA or other Investments Promotion Agency (IPA) need not accredit under the JMC. Their existing Certificate of Registration shall serve the purpose of accreditation. The enterprises accredited under RA No. 11469/JMC 2020-02 are deemed accredited under this JMC. For this purpose, the accredited enterprises shall request for the issuance of their Certificate of Accreditation with annotation on the applicability of RA No. 11494. Applicants may send a letter of request to [email protected] attached the copy of the certificate of accreditation under JMC 2020-02.
• How can importers or traders, Enterprises B and D, qualify for accreditation?
i. Importers or traders shall only qualify if they are certified suppliers of a legitimate manufacturer of the covered products If the importation is for donation to a government agency, the importers or traders shall qualify for accreditation upon the endorsement of the recipient government agency, including certification on the quantity of the importation and the end use thereof.
ii. The quantity of items allowed to be imported with incentives by the certified supplier shall be limited to the corresponding production capacity of Enterprise A or C, or of an IPA-registered manufacturer, as included in their supplier certification thereof plus allowable 10% wastage.
1. Manufacturer of covered products to its Supplier of Raw Materials, either Manufacturer, Importer or Trader of Raw Materials
2. Manufacturer of Raw Materials to its Supplier of Raw Materials, either Manufacturer, Importer or Trader of Raw Materials
3. Manufacturer of Packaging to its Supplier of Raw Materials, either Manufacturer, Importer or Trader of Raw Materials
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• What is the accreditation process? The applicant shall: 1. Submit Duly Filled Application for Accreditation, Form 1 JMC No. 20-05
2. Comply with the Documentary requirements in the Checklist, Form 2 JMC
No. 20-05
Application Form and Checklist: https://bit.ly/3lDndpx These requirements may be submitted through email at [email protected]
106. APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY The accredited enterprise or the IPA-registered manufacturer shall secure a Certificate of Authority to Import (CAI) from the BOI, provided that such importations are reasonably needed and will be used exclusively in the manufacture of the registered products; Provided further that the said importations are loaded or are in transit during the effectivity of Republic Act No. 11494. The application for CA, Form 3 JMC No. 20-05, is downloadable at https://bit.ly/3lDndpx The application for CA may be submitted through email at [email protected]
107. EXEMPTION FROM IMPORT DUTIES, TAXES AND FEES The exemption from import duties, taxes and fees shall apply on the importation of covered products under item 2.0 of JMC No. 05-02, provided that the Tax-Exemption Indorsement (TEI) is issued by the Department of Finance – Revenue Office during the effectivity of RA No. 11494 or until 19 December 2020.
108. REFUND OF IMPORT DUTIES, TAXES AND FEES PAID ON THE IMPORTATION OF QUALIFIED SHIPMENTS FROM 25 JUNE 2020 TO 14 SEPTEMBER 2020.
• Qualified shipments hereof which arrived and were cleared by BOC from 25 June 2020 to 14 September 2020 are exempt from duties, taxes, and fees. The refund on the said payment shall be processed in accordance with BOC CAO No. 04-2019. Enterprises that were not accredited under JMC 2020-02 may only qualify for refund upon accreditation with the BOI under item A of this Advisory and item 4.0 of JMC No. 20-05.
• For purposes of refund, a TEI shall be secured from the DOF Revenue Office. One of the required documents to secure the TEI is the Certificate of Allowable Importation. The application for Certificate of Allowable Importation, using Form 3 JMC No. 20-05 may be submitted through email at [email protected]
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109. MONITORING
The accredited enterprise shall submit at end of each month a report to the BOI on its production, importation and distribution of registered products. The accredited enterprise shall use the BOI-prescribed monthly report form, Form 4 JMC No. 2020-20, downloadable at https://bit.ly/3lDndpx The monthly report may be submitted through email at [email protected]
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COVID19 PROOFING / MODERNIZATION OF TOURISM PROJECTS
110. Through BOI MC No. 2020-004 dated 18 June 2020, the Board of Investments (BOI) has approved investment incentives for tourism and tourism-related industries that are upgrading and modernizing their facilities aimed at ensuring the health, safety and wellness of their clients in view of the new normal brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
111. Projects registered under the modernization program without increase in capacity may be entitled to three (3) years ITH and other incentives, without prejudice to compliance with other requirements.
112. The BOI-ISIS now accepts applications for COVID Proofing of tourism facilities as modernization projects using the regular application forms and requirements.
113. Modernization of tourism accommodation facilities including those in Boracay may qualify for registration subject to DOT endorsement.
114. For modernization of tourist transport services including those of tourist enterprises listed in this IPP, the applicant enterprise shall give preference to locally assembled motor vehicles. The motor vehicles to be acquired shall have sanitation and hygiene features including but not limited to barriers, payment portals, deionizers, seat organizers for sanitation kits, and other features that would promote physical distancing.
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DONATIONS
115. BIR RR 28-2020 dated 15 October 2020 provides that donations of the aforementioned articles to or for the use of the National Government or any entity created by any of its agencies which is not conducted for profit, or to any political subdivision of the Government are exempt from donor’s tax and subject to the ordinary rules of deductibility under existing rules and issuance.
116. FDA Circular 2020-022 dated 30 May 2020 provided guidelines on the identification, notification, evaluation, regulatory enforcement action, and review and monitoring of the following donated health products solely intended to address COVID19 public health emergency:
• Face Masks including N-95 Masks,
• Shoe Covers,
• Gloves,
• Head Covers,
• Gowns,
• Goggles/ Face Shields,
• COVID-19 Diagnostic Test Kits,
• Alcohol, Hand Sanitizers, Soaps, etc.,
• Ventilators, Respirators, their respective Accessories, and Respiratory Devices, and
• Other health products that may hereinafter be identified and listed by the FDA. Once the complete set of required documents has been received by the FDAC from the DOH, the donated covered health products are deemed cleared as required under AO No. 2007-2017. The receiving copy of such documents shall bear the note/stamp: RECEIVED AND CLEARED FOR “COVID-19” DONATION PURPOSES and shall be sufficient clearance from the FDA. However, donated products shall still be subject to post-notification evaluation and further regulatory or enforcement action by the FDA. Link: https://www.fda.gov.ph/fda-circular-no-2020-022-reissuance-of-the-guidelines-on-the-identification-notification-evaluation-regulatory-enforcement-action-and-review-and-monitoring-of-donated-health-products-solely-in/
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FRAMEWORK FOR THE ACCEPTANCE, MANAGEMENT, DISTRIBUTION, AND
DELIVERY OF MEDICAL PRODUCTS/SUPPLIES DONATED TO THE
NATIONAL GOVERNMENT OR DOH
117. OP AO 27 dated 31 March 2020 directs that all donations to the National Government or the DOH of medicines, medical equipment, and supplies, and other health products intended to address the COVID-19 situation, whether received or accepted from foreign governments, private entities, non-governmental organizations, or any group or individual, shall be coordinated with and transmitted to the OCD for consolidation.
118. Direct donations of the same classes of goods, from any of the same donors, to other departments, bureaus, offices, SUCs, GOCCs, or government hospitals or medical facilities SHALL CONTINUE TO BE ALLOWED WITHOUT NEED OF CONSOLIDATION in the OCD.
119. Such donations shall be immediately reported by recipient agencies and instrumentalities to the OCD.
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ACCOMMODATION ESTABLISHMENTS ALLOWED TO OPERATE
120. The DOT through AO No. 2020-006-A dated 28 September 2020 published the
amended guidelines on the operations of accommodation establishments for staycation
purposes under a general community quarantine
https://www.facebook.com/notes/department-of-tourism-philippines/amended-
guidelines-on-the-operations-of-accommodation-establishments-for-
staycat/3918382068177926/
121. Under GCQ, no hotels or accommodation establishments shall be allowed to operate,
except those accommodating the following:
a. For guests who have existing booking accommodations for foreigners as of 17
March 2020 for Luzon and 01 May 2020 for other areas;
b. Guests who have existing long-term bookings;
c. Distressed OFWs and stranded Filipinos or foreign nationals;
d. Repatriated OFWs in compliance with approved quarantine protocols;
e. Non-OFWs who may be required to undergo mandatory facility-based
quarantine; and
f. Healthcare workers and other employees from exempted establishments under
these Omnibus Guidelines and applicable Memoranda from the Executive
Secretary.
g. Markets of specialized programs of the Department of Tourism
122. Accommodation establishments may operate only upon the issuance of a Certificate
of Authority to operate by the DOT; Provided further, that in all of the foregoing, hotel
operations shall be limited to the provision of basic accommodation services to guests
through an in-house skeleton workforce. The operation of ancillary establishments
within the premises, such as restaurants, cafes, bars, gyms, spas, and the like, shall be
governed by these Omnibus Guidelines and other issuances of the relevant national
agencies.(As amended by Paragraph A(2) of IATF Resolution No. 43, June 03, 2020,
Paragraph D of IATF Resolution No. 48, June 22, 2020, Paragraph B(2) of IATF
Resolution No. 49, June 25, 2020, and further amended by Paragraph C(3) of IATF
Resolution No. 70, September 10, 2020)
123. Link on Philippines Travel Advisories on Reopened Destinations, Open Accredited
Establishments, Announcement and Safety Procols, and Testing Labs:
https://philippines.travel/safetrip
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CONDUCT OF MEETINGS, INCENTIVES, CONVENTIONS AND EXHIBITION
(MICE) EVENTS
124. Per IATF Resolution No. 87 dated 03 December 2020, the IATF now allows the
conduct of meetings, incentives, conventions, and exhibition events in the following
venues in areas under General Community Quarantine is ratified:
• Restaurants, in general;
• Restaurants attached to hotels;
• Ballrooms and function halls within hotels;
• Venues within hotel premises; and
• Mall atria
125. Such events shall be limited to workshops, trainings, seminars, congresses,
conferences, conventions, board meetings, colloquia, conclaves, symposia, and
consumer trade shows, and shall be allowed up to thirty percent (30%) of the venue
capacity. The Department of Tourism and the Department of Trade and Industry are
directed to jointly issue guidelines in furtherance thereof. The foregoing is without
prejudice to stricter protocols which may be imposed by the local government units
where these eligible venues may be located.
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DEFERMENT / WAIVING OF RENTAL PAYMENTS
126. Per the Revised Omnibus Guidelines on the Implementation of Community Quarantine
as of 08 October 2020, residential and commercial rents falling due within the duration
of the ECQ, MECQ, and GCQ, on residential lessees, MSMEs, and sectors not
permitted to operate during said period, a grace period of thirty (30) days from the
last due date or until such time that the community quarantine is lifted, shall be
observed, whichever is longer, without incurring interests, penalties, fees, or
other charges.
The foregoing rules on grace periods shall have retroactive effect starting 17 March
2020 in areas where the applicable community quarantine had been declared.
127. DTI recently issued DTI MC 20-29 re Supplemental Guidelines on the Concessions on
Residential and Commercial Rents, as amended by MC 20-31, which states the ff:
• The due date of rent subject to the thirty (30)-day grace period falls within the
declared community quarantine, whether ECQ, MECQ, and GCQ
• Minimum thirty (30)-day grace period for residential rent shall commence from
the last due date or from the lifting of the ECQ, MECQ, and GCQ, whichever is
longer, without incurring interests, penalties, fees, and other charges
• For commercial rents falling due upon MSMEs and sectors not permitted to
operate during the ECQ, MECQ, and GCQ, the minimum thirty (30)-day grace
period shall be from the last due date from the lifting of the ECQ, MECQ, and
GCQ, whichever is longer, without incurring interests, penalties, fees, and other
charges
• The cumulative amount of residential and commercial rents stated above that
fall due within ECQ, MECQ, and GCQ shall be equally amortized in six (6)
months following the end of the 30-day minimum grace period, without interest,
penalties, fees and other charges, which amount shall be added to the current
monthly rent due
128. The grant of 30 days grace period shall be granted to:
• Residential lessees who have lost their income during any of the community
quarantines, or whose employer/s or business/es were not allowed to operate
by laws/regulations/ordinances relevant to any covered community
quarantine.
• Commercial lessees whose business is among those not permitted to operate
pursuant to laws/regulations/ordinances relevant to any covered community
quarantine.
129. No eviction for failure to pay the residential or commercial rent due may be enforced
from March 17, 2020 when ECQ took effect until the end of the grace period granted
by a lessor to a lessee.
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130. Any violation may be brought before the DTI Fair Trade and Enforcement Bureau (FTEB) or DTI Regional Offices, either in person or electronically. The complaint shall contain the following information.
ii. Complete name, residence address, and contact number of the lessor and lessee;
iii. Complete address of the commercial unit concerned iv. Date when the rental payment became due; v. Narration of the relevant and material facts; and vi. Submission of documentary evidence, if any.
131. Existing procedural rules and regulations governing complaints handling and
enforcement may apply without prejudice to the application of acceptable alternative dispute resolution proceedings. Upon determination of prima facie violation, the case shall be endorsed to the Department of Justice for appropriate action, subject to the filing of Complaint Affidavit by the lessee or lessor. This shall be without prejudice to the filing of administrative complaint by an aggrieved party.
132. DTI can only encourage business establishments to waive rental payments.
133. The DTI enjoins lessors of commercial spaces rented out to affected MSMEs to adopt any of the following in the spirit of goodwill, generosity and fair play:
• Totally or partially waive the commercial rents that are falling due during the ECQ, MECQ, and GCQ;
• Grant reprieve or a reduction in the amount of rent due in the months following the ECQ, MECQ, and GCQ;
• Open for renegotiation the Lease Term Agreements with the lessees;
• Use other recourse to mitigate the impact of the ECQ, MECQ and GCQ to the MSMEs.
134. Lessee’s may check their contracts if there’s a provision for force majeure.
PAYMENT OF UTILITIES
135. Bayanihan to Recover as One Act (RA 11494) directs all insitutions providing electric,
water, telecommunications, and other similar utilities to implement a monimum of 30-
day grace period for the payment of utilities falling due within the period of ECQ and
MECQ without incurring interests, penalties, and other charges.
136. After the grace period, unpaid residential, MSME and cooperatives utility bills may be
settled on a staggered basis payable in not less than 3 monthly installments subject to
the procedural requirements of the concerned regulatory agencies in the imposition of
such installment plan without interests, penalties and other charges
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PAYMENT OF LOANS
137. Bayanihan to Recover as One Act (RA 11494) directs all banks, quasi-banks, financing
companies, lending companies, real estate developers, insurance companies, pre-
need companies, entities providing in-house financing for goods and properties
purchased, asset and liabilities management companies, and other financial institutions
(public and private), including GSIS, SSS, and PAG-IBIG Fund) to implement a one-
time 60 days grace period for the payment of all existing, current, and
outstanding loans falling due on or before 31 December 2020 without incurring
interests, penalties, fees or other charges, thereby extending the maturity of loans.
138. Loan may include but not limited to: salary, personal, housing, commercial, and motor
vehicle loans, amortizations, financial lease payments, and premium payments, as well
as credit card payments.
139. All loans may be settled on staggered basis without interest on interests, penalties and
other charges until 31 December 2020 or as may be agreed upon parties.
140. Through the BSP Memorandum No. M-2020-068 dated 18 September 2020, the BSP issued the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Section 4(uu) of the R.A. No. 11494 on the "Bayanihan to Recover As One Act" mandates all BSP-Supervised Financial institutions (BSFIs) requiring all covered institution to implement a mandatory one-time 60-day grace period to all loans that are existing, current, and outstanding falling due, or any part thereof, on or before 31 December 2020.
• BFSIs shall not charge or apply interest on interest, fees and charges during the mandatory 60-day grace period to future payments/amortizations of the borrowers. They are likewise prohibited from requiring their clients to waive the application of the provisions of the Bayanihan to Recover as One Act. No waiver previously executed by borrowers covering payments falling due until 21 December 2020 period shall be valid.
• The accrued interest for the oen time 60-day grace period may be paid by the borrower on staggered basis until 31 December 2020. Nonetheless, this shall not preclude the borrower from paying the accrued interest in full on the new due date.
• Parties may agree to: (1) a grace period longer than 60 days, and/or (2) payment of accrued interest on staggered basis beyond 31 December 2020
141. SEC Notice to Financing Companies (FCs), Lending Companies (LCs) and
Microfinance NGOs (MF-NGOs) dated 21 September 2020 directs all FCs, LCs and MG-NGOs to implement a one-time 60-day grace period for all loans that are existing, current and outstanding, falling due or any part thereof on or before 31 December 2020. The mandatory one-time 60-day grace period shall apply to each loan, whether the borrower has a single loan or multiple loans with the subject FC, LC, or MF-NGO. FCs, LCs, and MF-NGOs shall not charge or apply interest on interest, penalties, fees, or other charges during the mandatory one-time 60-day grace period to future payments
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or amortizations of the borrowers. Furthermore, FCs, LCs, and MF-NGOs are prohibited from requiring their clients to waive the application of the provisions of the Bayanihan to Recover As One Act. No waiver previously executed by borrowers covering payments falling due until 31 December 2020 shall be valid. The accrued interest for the one-time 60-day grace may be paid by the borrower on a staggered basis until 31 December 2020. Nonetheless, this shall not preclude the borrower from paying the accrued interest in full on the new due date.
• https://www.sec.gov.ph/notices/implementation-of-mandatory-grace-period-for-all-loans-pursuant-to-the-bayanihan-to-recover-as-one-act/
REFUND OF PAYMENTS MADE FOR EVENTS AFFECTED BY THE STATE OF
PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY
142. Per DTI MC No. 20-30, payments received either as down payment and/or deposit for any events/functions that may have been scaled-down or cancelled on a date which falls during a declared community quarantine where restrictions are imposed shall be fully or partially refunded, upon request and notice.
143. The terms and conditions on force majeure stated in a valid contract between the parties shall be recognized.
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GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE / SOCIAL AMELIORATION PROGRAMS
https://www.dti.gov.ph/covid19/assistance/
144. COVID19 Assistance to Enterprise (CARES) Bayanihan 2 Program – With the Bayanihan to Recover as One Act or Republic Act 11494 signed into law, a P10 billion fund has been allotted to the Small Business Corporation (SBCorp) to expand its COVID-19 Assistance to Restart Enterprises (CARES) Program. It is an enterprise Rehabilitation Financing Program of the government which aims to provide needed financing assistance to enterprises affected by the COVID19 pandemic. Also to be made available under this fund is the CARES for Tourism Rehabilitation and Vitalization of Enterprises and Livelihood (CARES for TRAVEL) Program which is allotted P6 billion out of the total fund. Application Portal: https://brs.sbgfc.org.ph Email: [email protected] P3 Toll Free Hotline 1-800-10-651-3333 and 8651-3333 for NCR
145. Financial Assistance and Cash-For-Work Program for Displaced Workers in Tourism Sector – Employees of DOT-accredited tourism enterprises and local government unit (LGU)-licensed primary tourism enterprises that have retrenched its workforce or undergone temporary or permanent closure will be eligible to apply for the cash-for-work program, or avail of a one-time financial assistance equivalent to Php 5,000. The amount will be sourced from the Php 3 billion allocation for tourism workers under Bayanihan 2. Members of duly registered Community-Based Tourism Organizations (CBTOs) that were affected by the pandemic are likewise qualified to avail of the cash assistance and apply for the cash-for-work program. (DOLE-DOT JMC 2020-001 dated 30 October 2020)
146. COVID-19 Adjustment Measures Program (CAMP) under Bayanihan 2 - DOLE’s safety net that provides one-time financial support to affected workers in the formal sector due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program components include a one-time financial assistance of Five Thousand Pesos (PhP 5,000.00) and employment facilitation. (DOLE Department Order No. 218 dated 28 October 2020)
147. Helping the Economy Recover thru OFW Enterprise Start-ups (HEROES) Program – a component program of the Pondo sa Pagbabago at Pag-asenso (P3) fund under the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). This loan facility is aimed at helping repatriated OFWs rebuild their lives by providing opportunity to become entrepreneurs. Under the program, OFWs may borrow a minimum of P10,000 to maximum of P100,000 free of interest and collateral. A service fee of 6% will be charged to loans with 24 months payment term and 8% for loans with 36 months payment terms (inclusive of 12 months grace period).
148. Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Displaced/Disadvantaged Workers Barangay Ko, Bahay Ko Disinfection/Sanitation Project (TUPAD #BKBK) - A community-based safety net program of DOLE that provides temporary wage employment to the informal economy workers, such as but not limited to underemployed, self-employed, and displaced marginalized workers who have lost their livelihood or whose earnings were affected due to the community quarantine against COVID-19.
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149. Cash Assistance to Rice Farmers (Rice Farmer Financial Assistance) - A one-time financial assistance amounting to Five Thousand Pesos (Php 5,000.00) to be given to rice farmers with farm sizes ranging from 1 hectare and below and listed under the Registry System for Basic Sectors in Agriculture (RSBSA).
150. Survival and Recovery (SURE) Assistance Program for Marginalized, Small Farmers and Fishers - A zero percent interest rate loan assistance amounting to Twenty-Five Thousand Pesos (PhP 25,000.00) to be given to eligible borrowers affected by the Enhanced Community Quarantine, to be validated by DA Regional Field Offices and Local Government Units
151. Recovery Package for Micro and Small Enterprises Engaged in Agriculture and Fisheries Food Production, and other Supply Chain Activities in Accordance with the Agripreneurship Development Fund/Program of the ACPC - A package consisting of financial assistance and capacity building for micro and small enterprises engaged in agriculture and fisheries production, and other supply chain activities, to ensure the availability of food supply, and help them recover their losses due to the enhanced community quarantine.
152. The grant of temporary and rediscounting relief measures to include the provision of financial assistance, grace period/moratorium on loans, non-imposition of penalties, among others, for BSP Supervised Financial Institutions (see Memorandum No. M-2020-008 for the complete list of regulatory relief measures for BSFIs). Telephone: (02) 8708-7701 E-mail: [email protected]
153. Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) offer of restructured loan amortizations by giving longer tenor and grace periods, with the option of a fixed interest rate under the LANDBANK Calamity Rehabilitation Support (LBP CARES) The Bank’s expanded LBP CARES Program providing financial support to more sectors that are severely affected by natural and man-made calamities/disasters (i.e. armed conflicts) and viral infection outbreaks. The program consists of two types of credit assistance—rehabilitation/reconstruction credit program and rehabilitation through loan restructuring—which may be used for the repair of damaged facilities, construction or acquisition of new facilities and equipment, repair or purchase of housing units, working capital for agriculture production, and as capital for a lending facility of cooperatives, SMEs and NGOs for home and livelihood financing. Landbank Customer Care hotline: 8405-7000 PLDT Domestic Toll Free: 1-800-10-405-7000
154. Landbank Interim Rehabilitation Support to Cushion Unfavorably-affected Enterprises by COVID-19 (I-RESCUE) which aims to support SMEs, cooperatives, and MFIs thru the provision of additional funds and loan restructuring under more flexible terms and conditions. Coverage: SMEs, Cooperatives, MFIs. The Program is a PhP10 billion initial internal fund which will be made available up to December 31, 2020 for the following types of credit assistance
-Rehabilitation Credit
-Rehabilitation Credit for SMEs -Rehabilitation Credit for Cooperatives and MFIs
-Rehabilitation through Loan Restructuring
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For more information, contact: Programs Management Department II 27th Floor, LANDBANK Plaza 1598 M.H. del Pilar cor. Dr. J. Quintos Sts., Malate, Manila Tel. No. (+632) 8405-7198 or visit the nearest LANDBANK Lending Center
155. Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP)’s Rehabilitation Support Program
on Severe Events (RESPONSE) provides public and private institutions in areas declared under a state of calamity with low-interest loans under a simplified application procedure
Paul D. Lazaro Head of Lending Program Management Group Telephone numbers: (02) 8893-3545, 8818-9511 E-mail: [email protected] Rustico Noli D. Cruz Head of Program Development and Management Department Telephone numbers: (02) 8893-9745, 8818-9511
E-mail: [email protected] Carla Gianca C. Gonzales Program Officer of Program Development and Management Department Telephone number: (02) 8818-9511 E-mail: [email protected]
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HOTLINE NUMBERS
156. For DTI COVID Hotlines (Text or Viber message only)
o DTI COVID-19 Rapid Response Team - 0926 612 6728 o DTI Command Center - 0956 091 6570 / 0927 428 0475
157. IATF ID Hotlines (Text or Viber message only)
• Manufacturing – 0956 513 6535
• Retail – 0956 513 6536
• Logistics – 0956 513 6537
158. PNP Command Center
• Smart - 0998 849 0013
• Globe - 0917 538 2495 159. For PNP Checkpoints
• (02) 8725 3176 • [email protected] 160. PNP HPG Hotline for Transit of Cargoes
• 0926 225 5474 161. DILG
• Public Assistance and Complaints Center (For complaints, inquiries, and requests for assistance) 8 925 0343 / 8 925 1144 / 0927 422 6300 / 0961 384 9272 / 8888
• DILG EOC (For contact tracing) 0961 756 1201 / 0961 756 1202 / 0977 714 9845 /182 7450
• Emergency 911
• Returing OFWs and LSI Operations Desk 0961 772 1661 / 0995 095 1745
162. DA Food Pass Hotline Numbers • 0943 644 5128
• 0905 375 7454
• 0933 428 9300
• 0915 517 8015
• 0917 596 2648
• 0917 843 4851
• 0949 478 9104
• 0919 438 3645
• 0908 226 9493
• 0995 237 2964
• 0917 885 3717
• 0933 667 1707
• 0932 431 4265
• 0926 133 7106
• 0923 263 2521
• 0928 266 4025
• 0932 209 8087
• 0995 062 6390
• 0921 829 7998
• 0916 625 6926
163. DA Regional Field Offices
• CAR – Cameron Odsey – 0917 597 2141
• Region I – Lucrecio Alviar Jr. – 0917 874 3511 / 0917 512 2256
• Region II – Narcisio Edillo – 0977 820 9827 / 0917 943 8332
• Region III – Crispulo Bautista - 0917 145 0567 / 0998 571 3301
• Region IVA – Arnel De Mesa – 0917 508 2455 / 0905 757 4547
• Region IVB – Antonio Gerundio – 0917 797 7150 / 0920 968 6140
• Region V – Rodel Tornilla – 0918 312 6799 / 0916 788 5419
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• Region VI – Remelyn Recoter – 0917 892 7525
• Region VII – Atty. Salvador Diputado – 0918 807 7809 / 0916 336 4332
• Region VIII – Angel Enriquez – 0918 936 7147 / 0916 604 7887
• Region IX – Rad Donn Cedeno – 0917 701 9578 / 0912 167 9406
• Region X – OIC Carlene Collado – 0926 009 9546 / 0939 419 9890
• Region XI – Engr. Ricardo Onate Jr. – 0920 840 6202 / 0917 794 6868
• Region XII - Arlan Mangelen – 0915 298 8092
• Region XIII – Abel James Monteagudo - 0922 841 6761
164. DOE Energy Services 24/7
• (02) 8285 6349
• 0927 981 7825
• 0945 208 5290
165. DPWH Hotline: 165-02
166. DTI SB Corporation
• Toll Free Hotline: 1 800 10 651 3333
• FB: @PondoSaPagbabagoAtPagasenso
167. DSWD Social Amelioration Program Concerns
• Globe: 0916 247 1194
• Smart 0947 482 2864
• Sun: 0932 933 3251
• Landline: 16545
168. Peace and Order Concerns (Joint Task Force CV Shield)
• 0917 312 5626 / 0998 894 0013 / 8725 3176 / 911
169. BOC Assistance Desk
• Export Concerns ▪ AOCG-ECD
• 0917 849 7150
• 0916 633 4709
• 0945 524 0522 ▪ Port of Manila
• 0923 903 8075 ▪ MICP
• 0917 871 871 2220 ▪ NAIA
• 0917 853 0925
• 0916 689 2706
o AOCG Help Desk on Inquiries for the Following Concerns: ▪ Brokers
• Gia Paguio 09555880209 ▪ Shipping Lines
• Jerry Labajo 09175290292 ▪ Warehouse Operators
• Tato Otto 09156378580
• Edmer Gurion 0977 845 0888 ▪ SGL Matters
• Tata Bantilan 09272919664 ▪ Donations
• Eduardo Borje 0967 225 6871
• Atty. Nick Kyamko 09178322954
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NOTE: Salient Points may change from time to time. Subject to daily review.
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