What it means to be under 'Alert Level 3'

On January 6, the national government placed Lapu-Lapu City along 13 other areas in the country under the heightened ‘Alert Level 3’ from January 9 to January 15, 2022.

On January 12, Cebu City and Mandaue City are among the 28 provinces and cities that have been elevated to Alert Level 3 from January 14 to 31, 2022.

This is the first time for a city in Cebu to be placed under the new Alert Level classifications since Modified General Community Quarantine which is equivalent to Alert Level 2.

For the enlightenment of the Cebuanos, we have summarized everything you should know under Alert Level 3 and the comparison of other Alert Levels.

Allowed under Level 3:

Intrazonal and interzonal travel shall be allowed subject to reasonable restrictions based on age and comorbidities.
Individuals below 18 years old, and those belonging to the vulnerable population may still be allowed access to obtain essential goods and services, or for work in permitted industries and offices

Not Allowed under Level 3:

Face to face or in-person classes for basic education, except those previously approved by the IATF and/or the Office of the President;
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;
Funfairs/peryas and kid amusement industries such as playgrounds, playroom, and kiddie rides;
Venues with live voice or wind-instrument performers and audiences such as in karaoke bars, clubs, concert halls, and theaters;
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
Gatherings in residences with individuals not belonging to the same household.

Limitations

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.

Venues for meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE);
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;
Visitor or tourist attractions such as libraries, archives, museums, galleries, exhibits, parks, plazas, public gardens, scenic viewpoints or overlooks, and the like;
Amusement parks or theme parks;
Recreational venues such as internet cafes, billiard halls, amusement arcades, bowling alleys, skating rinks, archery halls, swimming pools, and similar venues;
Cinemas and movie houses;
Limited face-to-face or in-person classes for higher education and for technical-vocational education and training;
In-person religious gatherings; gatherings for necrological services, wakes, inurnment, and funerals for those who died of causes other than COVID-19 and for the cremains of the COVID-19 deceased;
Licensure or entrance/qualifying examinations administered by their respective government agency, and specialty examinations authorized by the IATF subject to the health and safety guidelines as approved by the IATF;
Dine-in services in food preparation establishments such as kiosks, commissaries, restaurants, and eateries, subject to DTI sector-specific protocols;
Personal care establishments such as barbershops, hair spas, hair salons, and nail spas, and those offering aesthetic/cosmetic services or procedures, make-up services, salons, spas, reflexology, and other similar procedures including home service options, subject to the sector-specific protocols of the DTI;
Fitness studios, gyms, and venues for non-contact exercise and sports, subject to DTI sector-specific protocols. Provided that patrons/clients and workers/employees wear face masks at all times and that no group activities are conducted; and
Film, music, and television production, subject to the joint guidelines as may be issued by the DTI, DOLE, and the DOH.