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The Department of Commerce and Industry (DTI) on Thursday eased some control measures on shopping malls and shopping centers, a measure that is seen as part of efforts to encourage consumption and spending and help the Philippine economy to recover from the coronavirus pandemic.
In its Circular Memorandum 20-55, the Commerce department said that these establishments could now conduct sales promotion activities and marketing events throughout the mall, but still subject to strict physical distancing protocols and DTI-Fair sales. Trade Enforcement Bureau (FTEB). promotion permission rules.
Shopping centers and malls can also set or regulate their air conditioning temperature below 24 degrees Celsius from the previous limit of 26 degrees and turn on their free WiFi internet for customers.
The circular also said that, as approved by the Interagency Working Group for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases, people between 12 and 65 years old can leave home, provided they comply with minimum health protocols.
The DTI emphasized, however, that local government units still have the authority to impose a higher age limit for minors, depending on the 2019 coronavirus disease status in their respective areas.
The so-called seven commandments will be strictly implemented as a condition to facilitate control measures for operators of shopping centers and shopping centers. They are wearing suitable face masks; use of face shields; not talking or eating (in public transportation and similar settings such as confined areas and crowded places); adequate ventilation; frequent and adequate disinfection; symptomatic positives or Covid-19 should be isolated; and adequate physical distancing.
“The DTI, through the FTEB and the regional or provincial offices, will continue its strict
monitoring of compliance through its post-audit mechanism. Inspection by the DoLE (Department of Labor and Employment), DoH (Department of Health) and the LGU health office can also be done at any time, ”said the Department of Commerce.
The latest circular comes almost a week after the DTI announced that it allowed travel agencies, tour operators, and related businesses and services to resume operations in different capacities, depending on their location.
Those under general community quarantine (GCQ) can reopen at half capacity and those under modified GCQ can resume operations at full capacity, subject to minimum public health and safety standards and protocols, according to a department circular.
WITH A REPORT FROM MAYVELIN U. CARABALLO
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