The entire Philippines was placed under alert-based COVID-19 restrictions starting Monday, Nov. 22 to avoid large-scale lockdowns in favor of targeted ones to allow the economy to recover from the pandemic, according to Malacanang.
Here are the answers from official sources to the most commonly asked questions on the alert-based quarantines.
Are face shields required?
Alert Level 5 - Yes
Alert Level 4 - Up to local officials
Alert Level 3 - No, however employers can require employees or customers to wear it at the workplace.
Alert Level 2 - No, however employers can require employees or customers to wear it iat the workplace.
Alert Level 1 - No, however employers can require employees or customers to wear itat the workplace.
READ: Goodbye, Face Shields: Duterte Scraps Requirement in Alert Level 1, 2, 3 Areas
Can kids go out?
Alert Level 5 - No
Alert Level 4 - Under 18 are allowed only when getting essential goods and services
Alert Level 3 - Under 18 are allowed only when getting essential goods and services
Alert Level 2 - Yes
Alert Level 1 - Yes
Are seniors allowed to go out?
Alert Level 5 - No for over 65
Alert Level 4 - Only to obtain essential goods and services or for work in permitted industries
Alert Level 3 - Only to obtain essential goods and services or for work in permitted industries
Alert Level 2 - Yes
Alert Level 1 - Yes
Are pregnant women and those with weakened immune systems allowed to go out?
Alert Level 5 - No
Alert Level 4 - Only to obtain essential goods and services or for work in permitted industries
Alert Level 3 - Only to obtain essential goods and services or for work in permitted industries
Alert Level 2 - Yes
Alert Level 1 - Yes
Are face-to-face classes allowed?
Alert Level 5 - No
Alert Level 4 - Only those approved by the IATF and/or Office of the President
Alert Level 3 - Only those previously approved by the IATF and/or Office of the President
Alert Level 2 - Maximum 50% indoor venue capacity for fully vaccinated and those under 18 years old regardless of vaccination status and 70% outdoor venue capacity
Alert Level 1 - Full on-site capacity
Are outdoor exercises allowed?
Alert Level 5 - No
Alert Level 4 - Individual outdoor exercises only
Alert Level 3 - Yes, regardless of comorbidities or vaccination status
Alert Level 2 - Yes
Alert Level 1 - Yes
Is dine-in allowed?
Alert Level 5 - No
Alert Level 4 - Maximum 10% indoor venue capacity for fully vaccinated and 30% outdoor venue capacity
Alert Level 3 - Maximum 30% indoor venue capacity for fully vaccinated and 50% outdoor venue capacity
Alert Level 2 - Maximum 50% indoor venue capacity for fully vaccinated and those under 18 years old regardless of vaccination status and 70% outdoor venue capacity
Alert Level 1 - Full on-site capacity
Are personal care services (barbershops, hair spas, nail spas) allowed to operate?
Alert Level 5 - No
Alert Level 4 - Maximum 10% indoor venue capacity for fully vaccinated and 30% outdoor venue capacity
Alert Level 3 - Maximum 30% indoor venue capacity for fully vaccinated and 50% outdoor venue capacity
Alert Level 2 - Maximum 50% indoor venue capacity for fully vaccinated and those under 18 years old regardless of vaccination status and 70% outdoor venue capacity
Alert Level 1 - Full on-site capacity
Are gym or fitness studios allowed?
Alert Level 5 - No
Alert Level 4 - Maximum 10% indoor venue capacity for fully vaccinated and 30% outdoor venue capacity
Alert Level 3 - Maximum 30% indoor venue capacity for fully vaccinated and 50% outdoor venue capacity for establishments
Alert Level 2 - Maximum 50% indoor venue capacity for fully vaccinated and those under 18 years old regardless of vaccination status and 70% outdoor venue capacity
Alert Level 1 - Full on-site capacity
Are weddings, debuts, birthday parties, family reunions, baby showers and other social events allowed?
Alert Level 5 - No
Alert Level 4 - Maximum 10% indoor venue capacity for fully vaccinated and 30% outdoor venue capacity for establishments with Safety Seal
Alert Level 3 - Maximum 30% indoor venue capacity for fully vaccinated and 50% outdoor venue capacity
Alert Level 2 - Maximum 50% indoor venue capacity for fully vaccinated and those under 18 years old regardless of vaccination status and 70% outdoor venue capacity
Alert Level 1 - Full on-site capacity
Are wakes, necrological services, inurnment, funerals allowed?
Alert Level 5 - No
Alert Level 4 - Limited to immediate family members
Alert Level 3 - Maximum 30% indoor venue capacity for fully vaccinated and 50% outdoor venue capacity
Alert Level 2 - Maximum 50% indoor venue capacity for fully vaccinated and those under 18 years old regardless of vaccination status and 70% outdoor venue capacity
Alert Level 1 - Full on-site capacity
Are in-person religious gatherings allowed?
Alert Level 5 - No
Alert Level 4 - Maximum 10% indoor venue capacity for fully vaccinated and 30% outdoor venue capacity
Alert Level 3 - Maximum 30% indoor venue capacity for fully vaccinated and 50% outdoor venue capacity for establishments
Alert Level 2 - Maximum 50% indoor venue capacity for fully vaccinated and those under 18 years old regardless of vaccination status and 70% outdoor venue capacity
Alert Level 1 - Full on-site capacity
Can individuals not belonging to the same household gather in inside a house?
Alert Level 5 - No
Alert Level 4 - No
Alert Level 3 - No
Alert Level 2 - Maximum 50% indoor venue capacity for fully vaccinated and those under 18 years old regardless of vaccination status and 70% outdoor venue capacity
Alert Level 1 - Full on-site capacity
Are staycations allowed?
Alert Level 5 - No
Alert Level 4 - For fully vaccinated individuals and below 18
Alert Level 3 - Yes
Alert Level 2 - Yes
Alert Level 1 - Yes
Guests are asked to present their vaccination cards or RT-PCR test conducted within 48 hours prior to check-in.
Are cinemas open?
Alert Level 5 - No
Alert Level 4 - No
Alert Level 3 - Maximum 30% indoor venue capacity for fully vaccinated and 50% outdoor venue capacity for establishments
Alert Level 2 - Maximum 50% indoor venue capacity for fully vaccinated and those under 18 years old regardless of vaccination status and 700% outdoor venue capacity for establishments
Alert Level 1 - Full on-site capacity
What about on-site work for government employees?
Alert Level 5 - Skeletal workforce on-site
Alert Level 4 - At least 40% on-site capacity with work from home and other flexible work arrangement
Alert Level 3 - At least 60% on-site capacity with work from home and other flexible work arrangement
Alert Level 2 - At least 80% on-site capacity with work from home and other flexible work arrangement
Alert Level 1 - Full on-site capacity
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