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Cebu GCQ Guidelines: Everything you should know

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Cebu GCQ Guidelines: Everything you should know

General community quarantine (GCQ) is still quite new for many Cebuanos; especially for those who reside in Cebu City and Mandaue City. The Province of Cebu and Lapu-Lapu City have been under GCQ since May 15, 2020.

To at least give clarity and straightforward information and guidelines, we have rounded up the details on what you should know about GCQ.

For more detailed guidelines, you may refer to the attached Executive Orders at the end of the article.

ALLOWEDNOT ALLOWED
– Individuals not below 21 y/o and not above 60 y/o (Curfew: 10PM-5AM)
– Malls (non-leisure only)
– Buying and selling of alcoholic beverages
– Public transpo: Buses, jeepneys, v-hires, taxis, Grab at 50% capacity and strict physical distancing
– Private transpo: All private vehicles are allowed but must follow Number Coding Scheme
– More business sectors; returning employees may present company ID or COE
– Barbershops & Salons starting June 7 (basic cutting services only)
– Non-contact outdoor activities: Jogging, Biking, Golf, Swimming, Skateboarding		– Individuals under 21 y/o and above 60 y/o; individuals with health conditions and pregnant women
– Movement or travel for leisure purposes
– Mass gathering (Parties, Convention, Mass)
– Gyms, Sports Facilities, Cinemas, Karaoke
– Travel and tourist spots
– Personal care (massage, facial, sauna)
– Internet cafes, Libraries, Amusement centers 

✔ Quarantine Pass is still required for non-workers; employees may present Company ID or Certificate of Employment (COE)

✔ Mandatory wearing of face masks

✔ Number coding scheme for vehicles

✔ Border control and checkpoints (Must present vehicle/quarantine pass or company ID/COE)

Number coding scheme:

Mon, Wed, FriTue, Thu, SatSun
Cebu CityEnding in:
1, 3, 5, 7, 9 (ODD)		Ending in:
2, 4, 6, 8, 0 (EVEN)		12:00AM-11:59AM (ODD)
12:00NN-11:59PM (EVEN)
Mandaue CityEnding in:
1, 3, 5, 7, 9 (ODD)		Ending in:
2, 4, 6, 8, 0 (EVEN)		12:00AM-11:59AM (ODD)
12:00NN-11:59PM (EVEN)
Lapu-Lapu CityEnding in:
1, 3, 5, 7, 9 (ODD)		Ending in:
2, 4, 6, 8, 0 (EVEN)		5:01AM-11:59AM (ODD)
12:00NN-9:59PM (EVEN)

NOTE: Numbers above refer to the last number of the vehicle’s plate number.

Public Transportation

Buses, jeepneys (modern & public), v-hires, taxis, and Grab will now be allowed to operate at 50% capacity, strict physical distancing, and other health protocols mandated by the LTFRB.

Cebu North:

  • Temporary bus terminal: CityMall in Consolacion town
  • Routes: Consolacion to Tabuelan, Tuburan, Bogo City, Maya in Daanbantayan, Lambusan in San Remigio via Hagnaya, and on to Bantayan Island.

Cebu South:

  • Temporary bus terminal: Cebu South Coastal Road on the Lantaw Restaurant property
  • Routes: Talisay City to Samboan, Balamban, Pinamungajan, Asturias, Barili, Carcar, Dumanjug, and Sibonga.

Jeepneys

ECQ vs GCQ vs MGCQ

Executive Orders

Cebu City

Lapu-Lapu City

Mandaue City

Cebu Province

This covers all the towns and cities in Cebu outside Cebu City, Mandaue City, and Lapu-Lapu City.

PAL, Cebu Pacific resume flights this June

Ram Mancelita
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PAL, Cebu Pacific resume flights this June

Two of the leading airlines in the country, Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific are all set to resume select domestic and international flights this June 2020 as the country shifts to a more relaxed community quarantine.

Both airlines ensure safety of the passengers and staff as they implement stricter preventive measures and sanitation protocols set by various international healthy and aviation organizations and local health authorities.

These are just some of the ‘new normal’ guidelines to note:

  • Disinfection and cleaning of aircrafts between flights and upon parking in boneyards.
  • Passengers will be required to wear face masks
  • Aircraft personnel will be required to wear personal protective equipment
  • Online check-in will also be encouraged to minimize contact with the ground personnel. They are advised to come to the airport at least three (3) hours early as check-in counters will be closed 60 minutes before the flight.
  • When carrying more than two luggage, assign only one representative to go to the baggage drop-off counter. Upon boarding, passengers will be required to hold out their boarding passes with the barcode facing the airline staff, for touchless scanning.
  • Always observe physical distancing as guided by the seat and floor markers, even when boarding through the aerobridge or buses.
  • Pilots and cabin crew members are required to undergo rapid antibody testing before boarding their flights.

Philippine Airlines Flights

INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS

June 1 to 30, 2020

  • MANILA – LOS ANGELES – MANILA
    • June 8 and 10
    • Every Mon / Wed / Thu / Sun (Effective June 11)
    • Every Mon / Wed / Thu / Sat / Sun (Effective June 15)
  • MANILA – SAN FRANCISCO – MANILA
    • June 1 and 10
    • Every Mon / Wed / Fri / Sun (Effective June 11)
  • MANILA – NEW YORK (JFK) – MANILA
    • Every Thu / Sun (Effective June 11)
    • Every Wed / Thu / Sun (Effective June 22)
  • MANILA – HONOLULU – MANILA
    • Every Tue / Sat (Effective June 13)
  • MANILA – GUAM
    • June 12
    • Every Fri / Mon (Effective June 15)
  • GUAM – MANILA
    • June 13
    • Every Sat / Tue (Effective June 15)
  • MANILA – VANCOUVER – MANILA
    • June 10 and 14
    • Every Wed / Thu / Sun (Effective June 15)
  • MANILA – TORONTO – MANILA
    • June 14, 17, 21
    • Every Mon / Wed / Sun (Effective June 22)
  • MANILA – SINGAPORE – MANILA
    • June 3
    • Every Wed / Fri / Sun (Effective June 12)
  • MANILA – XIAMEN – MANILA
    • Every Wednesday (Effective June 17)
  • MANILA – JAKARTA
    • Every Sat (Effective June 13)
    • Every Tue / Sat (Effective June 16)
  • JAKARTA – MANILA
    • Every Sun (Effective June 14)
    • Every Wed /Sun (Effective June 17)
  • MANILA – KUALA LUMPUR – MANILA
    • Every Saturday (Effective June 13)
  • MANILA – HO CHI MINH CITY (SAIGON) – MANILA
    • Every Mon / Wed / Sat (Effective June 15)
  • MANILA – HONG KONG – MANILA
    • Every Fri / Sun (Effective June 19)
  • MANILA – DOHA – MANILA
    • Every Thursday (Effective June 15)
  • MANILA – DUBAI – MANILA
    • Every Tuesday (Effective June 15)
  • MANILA – DAMMAM – MANILA
    • Every Saturday (Effective June 15)
  • MANILA – RIYADH – MANILA
    • Every Mon / Fri (Effective June 15)
  • MANILA – TAIPEI – MANILA
    • Every Mon / Fri (Effective June 16)
  • MANILA – TOKYO (HANEDA) – MANILA
    • Every Mon / Wed / Fri / Sun (Effective June 22)
  • MANILA – OSAKA (KANSAI) – MANILA
    • Every Mon / Thu / Sun (Effective June 22)
  • MANILA – NAGOYA
    • Every Thu / Sun (Effective June 22)
  • NAGOYA – MANILA
    • Every Fri / Mon (Effective June 23)

DOMESTIC FLIGHTS

June 8 to 30, 2020

  • MANILA – BASCO – MANILA
    • Mon/ Wed / Fri /Sun (Effective June 08)
  • MANILA – LAOAG – MANILA
    • Every Tue / Sat (Effective June 8)
    • Every Wed / Sun (Effective June 8)
  • MANILA – LEGAZPI – MANILA
    • Every Wed / Fri / Sat (Effective June 08)
  • MANILA – PUERTO PRINCESA – MANILA
    • Every Tue / Fri / Sat (Effective June 08)
  • MANILA – BUSUANGA (CORON) – MANILA
    • Every Tue / Wed / Thu / Fri (Effective June 15)
    • Every Sunday (Effective June 15)
  • MANILA – BACOLOD – MANILA
    • Daily (Effective June 8)
  • MANILA – CEBU – MANILA
    • Daily (Effective June 08)
  • MANILA – DUMAGUETE – MANILA
    • Every Mon / Wed / Fri / Sat / Sun (Effective June 8)
  • MANILA – ILOILO – MANILA
    • Daily (Effective June 8)
  • MANILA – KALIBO – MANILA
    • Every Wed / Fri / Sun (Effective June 08)
  • MANILA – CATICLAN (BORACAY) – MANILA
    • Every Mon / Wed / Fri / Sun (Effective June 08)
  • MANILA – ROXAS – MANILA
    • Every Mon / Wed / Fri / Sat (Effective June 08)
  • MANILA – TACLOBAN – MANILA
    • PR 2985/2986 – Daily (Effective June 08)
  • MANILA – TAGBILARAN (PANGLAO) – MANILA
    • Every Mon / Wed / Fri / Sat / Sun (Effective June 08)
  • MANILA – BUTUAN – MANILA
    • Every Mon / Wed / Fri / Sat / Sun (Effective June 08)
  • MANILA – COTABATO – MANILA
    • Every Mon / Wed / Fri / Sun (Effective June 08)
  • MANILA – CAGAYAN DE ORO – MANILA
    • Every Mon / Wed / Fri / Sun (Effective June 8)
  • MANILA – DIPOLOG – MANILA
    • Every Mon / Wed / Fri / Sun (Effective June 08)
  • MANILA – DAVAO – MANILA
    • Daily (Effective June 8)
  • MANILA – GENERAL SANTOS – MANILA
    • Every Mon / Wed / Fri / Sun (Effective June 08)
  • MANILA – OZAMIZ – MANILA
    • Every Mon / Wed / Fri / Sun (Effective June 08)
  • MANILA – PAGADIAN – MANILA
    • Every Tue / Thu / Sat / Sun  (Effective June 08)
  • MANILA – ZAMBOANGA – MANILA
    • Every Mon / Wed / Thu / Fri / Sat / Sun (Effective June 08)
  • CEBU – DAVAO – CEBU
    • Daily (Effective June 08)

You may book your flights through our website: www.philippineairlines.com. 

You may also call the PAL’s Reservations Hotline:

  • Manila, Philippines – (+632) 8855-8888
    • 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM (PH Time)
  • Global Reservations Hotline 1-800-I-FLY-PAL
  • USA/Canada – 1-800-435-9725
    • 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Hawaii Time)
    • 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM (Pacific Time)
    • 11:00AM to 11:00PM (Eastern Time)

Cebu Pacific Flights

Flight schedule – June 2-4, 2020:​

​RouteETDEffective Date
Manila-General Santos11:35 AMJune 2-4, 2020
General Santos-Manila2:20 PMJune 2-4, 2020
Manila-Naga12:10 PMJune 3-4, 2020
Naga-Manila2:00 PMJune 3-4, 2020
Manila-Cagayan de Oro1:00 PMJune 3-4, 2020
Cagayan de Oro-Manila3:25 PMJune 3-4, 2020
Manila-Cebu1:05 PMJune 3-4, 2020
Cebu-Manila3:35 PMJune 3-4, 2020

In Manila, all flights will depart and arrive from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3.

All International flights remain suspended from June 1 to 30, 2020.

Cebu’s biggest mall reopens on June 1; sets ‘safe malling’ guidelines

Sarah Ladeza
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Cebu’s biggest mall reopens on June 1; sets ‘safe malling’ guidelines

If you think you’re ready for the new normal, Cebu’s biggest mall is at it too!

SM Seaside, preparing to welcome back its patrons, has implemented its health and safety protocols in preparation for its re-opening on Monday, June 1, as Cebu City has been placed under general community quarantine (GCQ).

From the doors to the stairs, and even the ATMs, SM Seaside made sure to give us a safer malling experience.

Because #YourSafetyMatters, we continue to thoroughly sanitize our mall as we get ready to welcome you back again!See you soon, Cebu! #SafeMallingAtSM 💙

Posted by SM Seaside City Cebu (Official) on Thursday, May 14, 2020

With SM Supermalls’ #SafeMallingAtSM, our safety is always their top priority. More than re-opening, they made sure you’ll have a great time shopping, or just strolling.

SM also mentioned they have ‘Specialized Sanitation Team’ who will frequently disinfect high-touch areas including, but not limited to:

  • Grocery carts and baskets
  • Toilets
  • Hand rails

The mall will also be “deep-cleaned” before and after mall opening.

When we were in the midst of the crisis, and we still are, SM has been giving back to the community and it is only fitting for us to return the favor. Paying it forward per se.

Watch this video that summarizes the mall’s efforts to prepare for the new normal:

https://www.facebook.com/smsscitycebu/posts/4419745091372529

SM Supermalls’ new policies include:

  • No mask, no entry
  • Thermal scanners in all entrances (those who have fever will not be allowed to enter)
  • Disinfectant mats
  • Frequent use of alcohol and hand sanitizers
  • Practice social distancing inside the malls
    • Use of escalators one step apart
    • Elevator only at 50% capacity is allowed
    • One-way movement in aisles
  • Motorcycles should be parked in every other slot

SM is serious in promoting and implementing “safe malling”.

Let’s do our part by always staying cautious. Let’s enter SM Seaside negative from the virus and leave the premises just the same.

Let’s learn how to live with the ‘new normal’ because we are bound to it. Keep safe!

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Here’s what you can expect at Ayala Center Cebu under GCQ

Sarah Ladeza
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Here’s what you can expect at Ayala Center Cebu under GCQ

Now that the whole island of Cebu has been placed under general community quarantine (GCQ), some establishments have also been preparing to face our new normal. Ayala Center Cebu is one who is bringing its A-game in ensuring safety to the mall-goers.

Though Ayala Center Cebu ensures our safety, a purposeful shopping is still being encouraged. Only leave your homes when necessary.

Before they reopen their doors to welcome their patrons, Ayala Center Cebu has gone over and beyond to ensure the safety not only of the mall-goers, but also their merchants and frontliners.

Hence, following of these safety measures for the mall-goers must be adhered:

  • Mandatory wearing of face masks
  • Must present quarantine pass and valid ID (that shows the birth date) upon entry
  • Mandatory temperature check (37.5 degrees and up will be refused entry)
  • Use of sanitizing mats from the entrances as an entry protocol mandated by the IATF
  • Frequent handwashing in the restrooms is encouraged
  • Cashless transactions around the mall including parking are encouraged (using of GCash is recommended)
  • Use of automatic sanitizer dispenser is advised
  • Only 2 persons are allowed in the elevator (prioritizing the PWDs and pregnant women)
  • Foot markers are placed on the escalators to guide you on where to stand.

Ayala Center Cebu has also placed directional floor stickers and signages on the hallways and common areas to guide customers on the one-way traffic.

To ensure continuous operations and help in flattening the curve, let us do our part by adhering to the aforementioned guidelines.

While Ayala Center Cebu is making sure to implement these guidelines for us to follow, they are also doing their best to keep us safe from the scare of this pandemic.

Ayala Center Cebu makes sure to:

  • Let their merchant employees wear PPEs / face masks accordingly
  • Conduct regular cleaning and disinfection on common areas of the mall
  • Install hand sanitizers and alcohol around the mall premises
  • Use transaction boxes for merchant cashiers
  • Activate automatic doors for entrances and exits
  • Installation of contact-less thermal scanners on selected entrances is also taken into consideration
  • UV Sterilizers will be installed in selected escalators

However, while we are all elated about the mall’s opening, the establishment is also keen on following the government’s guidelines.

Enlisted below are the restrictions and limitations of mall amenities and services under GCQ:

  • Closure of play area and entertainment concepts
  • Closure of cinemas
  • Closure of chapel
  • Closure of some mall entrances and restrooms
  • Non-availability of their customer lounge
  • Valet parking services are suspended
  • Mall’s free Wi-Fi will be disabled
  • Digital mall directions will be disabled
  • Mall’s airconditioning units will be set to only 26-degree Celsius

DriveBuys

For shoppers who want to order from the stores but don’t want to go inside, Ayala Center Cebu has installed pick-up stations (like a drive-thru) that will serve as a meeting place between the merchant and the customers.

How does it work?

  1. Customer and merchant must coordinate directly on the order and payment.
  2. Both parties should agree on the date and time to meet at the chosen station.
  3. Items will then be loaded directly into the customer’s car. Cashless payment is encouraged.

Pick-up stations:

  • 1&2 – near Breadtalk, Active Zone
  • 3&4 – near Laguna Garden, Biliran Road
  • 5&6 – near Torque Lounge, Cardinal Rosales

Stores Opening in June 1

These are the merchants opening on June 1, 2020 at Ayala Center Cebu:

AYALA CENTER CEBU

  • New operating hours: 10AM to 7PM daily (essential stores may open earlier)
  • Contact number: (032) 888 3777
  • Social: Facebook Page
  • Location: Cardinal Rosales Ave, Cebu Business Park, Cebu City, 6000

For further announcements and latest schedules about Ayala Center Cebu and AyalaMalls Central Bloc, they have a Viber community for you to join: https://bit.ly/ayalamallscebuviber.

Get the latest updates from Ayala Center Cebu & Ayala Malls Central Bloc 🧡Join our Viber community group by clicking on this link: https://bit.ly/ayalamallscebuviber

Posted by Ayala Malls on Tuesday, April 21, 2020

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John Lloyd Cruz personally delivers donations to a barangay in Cebu City

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John Lloyd Cruz personally delivers donations to a barangay in Cebu City

Remember the article about John Lloyd Cruz talking to a barangay official of Guadalupe about his plans on giving vitamins? He’s done it.

On a Facebook post of The Freeman, the oldest daily newspaper of Cebu, Cruz was seen donating boxes of medicines in Cebu City as promised. He’s given away vitamins for the kids and COVID-19 frontliners of Brgy. Guadalupe.

LOOK: Actor John Lloyd Cruz (in white shirt) fulfills promise to donate vitamins for children and COVID-19 frontliners…

Posted by The Freeman on Saturday, May 30, 2020

Wearing a white shirt, black shorts, red cap, and a surgical mask, the actor was seen personally delivering his donations to the Barangay Hall.

Few days before this, the actor was also seen processing his Travel Authority certificate in the said barangay as he plans to travel back to Manila in June.

Thanks, Lloydie! You’re truly a man of your words.

Penshoppe, Regatta sell reusable, filtered Face Masks for as low as P89

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Penshoppe, Regatta sell reusable, filtered Face Masks for as low as P89

As we are about to face the new normal, we have to make sure we are fully equipped with the right defense for the virus. One must-have is a face mask.

From N95 to KN95, a lot of kinds of face masks have been emerging in the country serving us with different purposes. But because of its scarcity and being expensive, a lot have resorted to sewing their own face masks, using cloth.

Both Regatta and Penshoppe have released their own versions of face masks for as low as P89. Imagine wearing your own reusable face masks, but with filter. Not only are you protecting the environment, you are also protecting yourself.

Penshoppe

  • Face Mask with filter: ₱89.00
  • Where to buy? Select Penshoppe branches nationwide or order online.
  • Black
  • Blush
  • Navy Blue
  • Light Gray

Regatta

  • Face mask with filter slot: ₱95.00
  • Where to buy? Select Regatta branches nationwide or order online.

Labella officially announces Cebu City will be under GCQ starting June 1

Ram Mancelita
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Labella officially announces Cebu City will be under GCQ starting June 1

On Saturday afternoon, Cebu City Edgar Labella has ended the public’s confusion on Cebu City’s new classification as he has formally announced that Cebu City will be placed under General Community Quarantine (GCQ) starting on June 1, 2020.

This means, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and Cebu Province — is now all under GCQ.

It was previously reported the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Disease (IATF-MEID) initially placed Cebu City on modified ECQ; however, Cebu City Mayor Labella appealed to this decision and insisted that Cebu City has low mortality rate, making it ready for GCQ. This request was then granted by the IATF.

“Under GCQ, there will be more businesses that will reopen and public transport will resume operations but with reduced operating capacity.With Cebu City returning to GCQ, we need to remain vigilant against COVID19. Look out after each other and keep safe, Cebuanos!”

– Cebu City Mayor Edgar Labella

Below is the new Executive Order:

Guidelines on ECQ, MECQ, GCQ

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Cebu Governor appeals to IATF to place Cebu Province under MGCQ

Ram Mancelita
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Cebu Governor appeals to IATF to place Cebu Province under MGCQ

On Saturday, Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia announced in a meeting with the town and city mayors of Cebu Province that she has appealed to the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) to place the Province of Cebu under modified general community quarantine (MGCQ).

“Figures cannot lie.” As per latest data, only 1 of the 18 recorded deaths among the COVID-19 cases in Cebu Province died because of it. Majority of the deaths were caused by the patients’ pre-existing medical conditions. Only 0.3 to 1 million (population) death ratio has been recorded.

Gwen also cited Tuberculosis (TB) and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) are “deadlier”, that even the TB is airborne as compared to coronavirus that is transmitted through droplets (spray of droplets during coughing and sneezing).

Moreso, most confirmed COVID-19 individuals in Cebu City are asymptomatic and have shown NO symptoms (no coughing / sneezing) while on weeks of isolation.

“Whether we like it or not, COVID will always be there. It is not the only disease in the entire world.” The governor said we should learn to live with the virus and make sure to boost our immune system. Only those who show symptoms of the coronavirus disease will be subject for swab testing.

Under MGCQ:

  • All persons are allowed to go out.
  • Up to 50% capacity on churches, restaurants, etc.
  • Gyms, barbershops, movies, sports are now allowed.

Governor Gwen said that the Province of Cebu is more than ready to move forward under the ‘more relaxed’ modified GCQ on June 1, 2020.

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190 buses now operating in Cebu Province under GCQ

Marel Baluyos
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190 buses now operating in Cebu Province under GCQ

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board 7 (LTFRB-7) has issued special permits to 190 buses and mini buses allowing them to operate and serve the public transportation needs in Cebu Province.

There will be 93 buses going north, 92 buses going south, and 5 for midwest Cebu now that the province is under general community quarantine (GCQ).

“Duna na ta’y public transport. Hinay-hinay. Gradual. Pero at least karon duna na’y masakyan nga public transport ang atong mga kaigsuonan,”

– Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia

Public transportation requirements in Cebu Province:

  • Provincial Public Utility Passes (PPUP) issued by the Cebu Provincial Government
  • Observe 50% reduction in seating capacity
  • Provision of a foot bath upon embarkation aside from
  • Other sanitation practices

Cebu North:

  • Temporary bus terminal: CityMall in Consolacion town
  • Routes: Consolacion to Tabuelan, Tuburan, Bogo City, Maya in Daanbantayan, Lambusan in San Remigio via Hagnaya, and on to Bantayan Island.

Cebu South:

  • Temporary bus terminal: Cebu South Coastal Road on the Lantaw Restaurant property
  • Routes: Talisay City to Samboan, Balamban, Pinamungajan, Asturias, Barili, Carcar, Dumanjug, and Sibonga.

Taxi cabs:

  • The Capitol also issued PPUPs to 55 taxicabs
  • Routes: Consolacion, Compostela, and Danao City.

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Guidelines: Public transport under GCQ

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Guidelines: Public transport under GCQ

The country is slowly shifting from Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) to General Community Quarantine (GCQ), including Cebu City.

With the transition, the most common question is the transportation. Worry not because we have here a concise on the know how of the new normal to public transport.

Department of Transportation (DOTr) Guidelines

Sanitary measures:

  • Wearing of face masks at all times
  • Implementation of no-contact measures such as cashless payments.
  • Use of thermal scanners
  • Availability of alcohol and sanitizers in Public Utility Vehicles (PUVs)
  • Disinfection of high-touch surfaces of vehicles
  • Establishment of disinfection facilities in various public transport terminals
  • Contact Tracing
  • Public Utility Buses (PUBs), Modern PUVs, and UV Express will now be allowed to operate along with transport modes during Phase 1 (with limited passenger capacity)
  • 1-meter social distance rule will be strictly enforced inside all PUVs and mass transport units.
  • Allowed are trains and bus augmentation, taxis, TNVS, shuttle services, Point-to-Point buses, and bicycles (with limited passenger capacity) / Tricycles (subject to the approval of concerned LGU)
  • Provincial buses are now allowed:
    • Temporary North Bus Terminal: CityMall in Consolacion town
    • Routes: Consolacion to Tabuelan, Tuburan, Bogo City, Maya in Daanbantayan, Lambusan in San Remigio via Hagnaya, and on to Bantayan Island.
    • Temporary South Bus Terminal: Cebu South Coastal Road on the Lantaw Restaurant property
    • Routes: Talisay City to Samboan, Balamban, Pinamungajan, Asturias, Barili, Carcar, Dumanjug, and Sibonga.

Buses & Jeepneys

Modern technology Initiatives

  • Automatic fare collection system (AFCS) – for cashless payment transactions, electronic toll collection, and GNSS/GPS.
  • Online transactions in licensing, registration, and other documentary requirements.
  • LTFRB’s Public Transport Online Processing System (PTOPS) – allows transactions to be made online, except the publication and hearing of cases—which will make LTFRB services faster and accessible for all its stakeholders. (will run in NCR starting June 1, 2020)

‘NEW NORMAL’ Institutional changes

  • Routes Rationalization – for more effective traffic management;
  • Industry Consolidation – to make it more efficient and financially tenable for stakeholders;
  • The use of shuttle services – to prevent students and employees from contracting the virus will also be encouraged;
  • Promotion of the use of non-motorized transport/use of bicycles- to maintain physical distancing, provide environmental and health benefits, and promote efficient road space use.

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