EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 110 Series of 2021

PROVIDING ADDITIONAL INTENSIFIED GUIDELINES TO COMBAT THE SURGE OF COVID-19 CASES IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CALASIAO

WHEREAS, it is incumbent upon the mayor to protect his constituents which encompasses the implementation of rules and guidelines to prevent further contagion of Covid-19;

WHEREAS, the March 18, 2020 Memorandum from the Office of the Executive Secretary directed all heads of departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of government including Local Government Units (LGUs) to adopt, coordinate, and implement guidelines which the IATF may issue in the COVID-19 situation, consistent with the respective agency mandates and relevant laws, rules, and regulations;

WHEREAS, there has been an alarming and continuous surge in the number of confirmed Covid-19 Cases in the municipality within the past week, with Calasiao currently having the highest number of cases in the province of Pangasinan;

WHEREAS, the healthcare system of Calasiao is severely overwhelmed. And, patient referral to nearby hospitals has become increasingly difficult as a result of an increase of cases in neighboring cities and municipalities as well;

WHEREAS, the implementation of additional, stricter Covid-19 protocols and guidelines is necessary to prevent higher numbers of positive Covid-19 cases in the municipality.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Joseph Arman C. Bauzon, by virtue of the power vested in me by the law, hereby authorize, through this Executive Order, the following:

NO DINE-IN POLICY

1. A “no dine-in” policy shall be implemented for all food and beverage preparation establishments such as commissaries, restaurants, and eateries. Hence, only take outs are allowed.

MARKET DAY SCHEDULES, QUARANTINE PASSES, AND BARANGAY CLUSTERS

1. For the purpose of securing food and other basic necessities from the Calasiao Public Market, individuals must follow the schedule assigned to their barangay’s cluster.

2. A quarantine pass shall be required before entering the public market. As such, quarantine passes shall be secured from their respective Barangay Government Unit.

3. The barangays of Calasiao are hereby divided into the following clusters:

Cluster 1

Barangays:

Songkoy, Macabito, Buenlag, Malabago, Doyong, Longos, Nagsaing, Ambuetel, Dinalaoan, Lumbang, San Vicente, Lasip Market Day Schedule:

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

Cluster 2

Barangays:

Ambonao, Bued, Cabilocaan, Gabon, Quesban, San Miguel, Talibaew, Mancup, Poblacion East, Poblacion West, Nalsian, Banaoang

Market Day Schedule:

Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday

C. ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES ON BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS

1. All establishments shall only be allowed to accommodate up to 30% of their venue capacity.

2. Recreation and entertainment establishments shall not be allowed to operate.

D. GATHERINGS

1. Gatherings for necrological services, wakes, inurnment, funerals for those who died of causes other than COVID-19 shall be allowed, provided that the visitors be limited to immediate family members, specifically, up to 10-30 persons with full compliance with the prescribed minimum public health standards for the duration of the activity. Duration of wakes and other funeral services shall be limited up to 3 days only.

2. Sports activities shall not be allowed. Contact and non-contact sports is strictly prohibited. Individual and outdoor exercises such as outdoor walks, jogging, running, or biking are allowed within the general area of their residence.

EFFECTIVITY. This Order shall take effect immediately and shall remain in effect unless otherwise revoked or amended.

DONE this 1 st day of September 2021 at the Municipal Hall of Calasiao, Pangasinan.