Alert Level 3 Guidelines in the Philippines: What’s allowed?

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte approved the nationwide implementation of the Alert Levels System for COVID-19 Response.

Alert Level 3 refers to areas wherein case counts are high and/or increasing, with total bed utilization rate and intensive care unit utilization rate at increasing utilization.

Alert Level 3 Guidelines

The following protocols shall be observed in areas placed under Alert Level 3. except for portions thereof under granular lockdown:

• Intrazonal and interzonal movement shall be allowed. However, reasonable restrictions may be imposed by the LGUs, which should not be stricter as those prescribed under higher alert levels and subject to the oversight, monitoring, and evaluation of their respective RIATE. Provided, that those below eighteen (18) years of age, and those belonging to the vulnerable population, shall be allowed access to obtain essential goods and services, or for work in permitted industries and offices in accordance with existing labor laws, rules, and regulations. Individual outdoor exercises shall also be allowed for all ages regardless of comorbidities or vaccination status.

• The following establishments and/or activities characterized as high-risk for transmission shall not be allowed to operate, or be undertaken in areas classified under Alert Level 3:

a. Face to face or in-person classes for basic education, except those previously approved by the IATF and/or the Office of the President;

b. Contact sports, except those conducted under a bubble-type setup as provided for under relevant guidelines adopted by the IATF. Games and Amusement Board, and Philippine Sports Commission, and approved by the LGU where such games shall be held;

c. Funfairs/peryas and kid amusement industries such as playgrounds, playroom, and kiddie rides;

d. Venues with live voice or wind-instrument performers and audiences such as in karaoke bars, clubs, concert halls, and theaters;

e. Casinos, horse racing, cockfighting and operation of cockpits, lottery and betting shops, and other gaming establishments except as may be authorized by the IATF or the Office of the President; and

f Gatherings in residences with individuals not belonging to the same household.

• The following establishments, or activities, shall be allowed to operate or be undertaken at a maximum of 30% indoor venue capacity for fully vaccinated individuals only and 50% outdoor venue capacity. Provided, that all workers/employees of these establishments are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and MPHS shall be strictly maintained. Provided further, that there is no objection from the LGU where these activities may take place.

a. Venues for meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE);

b. Permitted venues for social events such as parties, wedding receptions. engagement parties, wedding anniversaries, debut and birthday parties, family reunions, and bridal or baby showers;

c. Visitor or tourist attractions such as libraries, archives, museums, galleries, exhibits, parks, plazas, public gardens, scenic viewpoints or overlooks, and the like:

Also Read:

• IATF Alert Level 1 Guidelines in the Philippines
• Alert Level 2 Guidelines
• IATF Guidelines on Alert level 4 in the Philippines
• IATF Alert Level 5 Guidelines Philippines