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ORDINANCE NO. 2020-046

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ORDINANCE NO. 2020-046

AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTING MEASURES TO PROMOTE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND PROTECTION AGAINST THE CONTINUING THREAT OF COVID-19 OR ANY SUCH EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES, IMPSING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Author(s)/Sponsor(s): Hon. Mila S.D. Raquid-Arroyo
Date Enacted: May 26, 2020
Summary/Additional Info:

  • Mandates minimum health protocols: proper mask-wearing, physical distancing, hand sanitizing, and regular disinfection in homes, transport, and establishments.
  • Imposes curfew from 9:00 PM to 4:00 AM, with specific exemptions and ID requirements.
  • Details load limitations and safety features for tricycles, e-trikes, padyaks, and other public transport to ensure distancing.
  • Enforces mandatory quarantine, testing, and contact tracing for incoming travelers and delivery personnel.
  • Requires all establishments to implement health protocols: temperature checks, disinfectants, signage, layout control, and reporting.
  • Obligates every household to maintain a year-round vegetable garden to improve nutrition and immunity.
  • Designates a Health Emergency Response Task Force (HERTF) for enforcement, inspections, and weekly reporting.
  • Sets a wide range of penalties: ₱1,000 to ₱5,000 fines, suspension of operations, and forfeiture of access to city welfare for repeat violations (e.g., curfew, non-compliance, false contact tracing info).

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