QuestionsQuestions (Republic Act No. 4666)
ECQ and GCQ are imposed from 12:01 a.m. of 01 May 2020 to 11:59 p.m. of 15 May 2020.
ECQ applies to: (a) National Capital Region; (b) Region III (Central Luzon), except Aurora Province; (c) Region IV-A (CALABARZON); (d) Benguet Province; (e) Pangasinan Province; (f) Iloilo Province; (g) Cebu Province; (h) Bacolod City; and (i) Davao City.
GCQ is imposed in all other areas of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao not listed under ECQ, subject to minimum health standards being achieved and continuously observed.
Any existing community quarantine imposed by an LGU shall cease to take effect at 12:01 a.m. of 01 May 2020 and is superseded by the ECQ or GCQ set forth in the Order.
The IATF may lift the GCQ in low-risk areas after 15 May 2020 provided there is no deterioration in their risk level.
Beginning 16 May 2020, decisions to impose, lift, or extend a community quarantine in provinces, HUCs, and ICCs rest with the IATF.
Provincial governors may impose, lift, or extend ECQ in component cities (CCs) and municipalities upon the concurrence of the relevant regional counterpart body of the IATF.
Mayors of cities and municipalities are authorized to impose, lift, or extend ECQ in barangays upon concurrence of the relevant regional counterpart body of the IATF.
No. EO No. 112 states that this is without prejudice to the authority of the IATF to directly impose, lift, or extend ECQ should circumstances call for it.
No LGU shall declare its own community quarantine, regardless of nomenclature, without observing the procedure/authority structure stated in the Order.
EO No. 112 cites Republic Act No. 11469, the “Bayanihan to Heal as One Act,” granting the President temporary authority to carry out tasks necessary to mitigate transmission, prevent overburdening of the healthcare system, among others.
It states that the IATF uses a science-based approach and data analytics for risk classification, considering epidemiological trends, health systems capacity, and economic/social/security considerations, reviewed and updated daily.
EO No. 112 confirms and adopts the Omnibus Guidelines on the Implementation of Community Quarantine in the Philippines, approved and recommended under IATF Resolution No. 30.
Yes. EO No. 112 provides that any amendment or modification of such Omnibus Guidelines may be approved by the IATF without need of further approval of the President.
All departments, agencies, GOCCs, government financial institutions, and LGUs are directed to render full assistance and cooperation and mobilize necessary resources for implementation.
It states that if any part is held unconstitutional or invalid, the remaining provisions not affected remain in full force and effect—important for preserving the rest of the Order if a portion is struck down.
It repeals, amends, or modifies all orders, rules, regulations, issuances, or parts thereof that are inconsistent with EO No. 112.
Immediately upon publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.