RESOLUTION NO.

125
Series of 2021
July 08, 2021

WHEREAS, Section 15 Article II of the 1987 Constitution states that the State shall
protect and promote the right to health of the people and instill health consciousness among
them;

WHEREAS, Section 2 (b) of Executive Order No. 168 (s.2014) mandates the
Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) to prevent
and/or minimize the entry of suspected or confirmed patients with emerging infectious diseases
into the country;

WHEREAS, on September 16, 2020, the President issued Proclamation No. 1021
(s.2020) extending the period of the State of Calamity throughout the Philippines until
September 21, 2021;

WHEREAS, the Department of Health (DOH), the University of the

Philippines-Philippine Genome Center (UP-PGC), and the University of the Philippines-National
Institutes of Health (UP-NIH) biosurveillance has detected B.1.1.7, B.1.351, P.1, and P.3 variants
of the COVID-19;

WHEREAS, the Department of Health (DOH), the University of the

Philippines-Philippine Genome Center (UP-PGC), and the University of the Philippines-National
Institutes of Health (UP-NIH) biosurveillance has likewise received information on the existence
of B.1.617 variant first detected in India;

WHEREAS, the continued implementation of proactive measures and restrictions must

be put in place to slow down the surge in COVID-19 cases, stop further spread of variants, buy
time for the health system to cope, and to protect more lives;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as it is hereby resolved, that the IATF

approves the following:

A. In areas under Modified General Community Quarantine and General Community

Quarantine except those under heightened restrictions, children five (5) years old
and above may be able to go to outdoor areas as defined below, provided that the
child is supervised by adult/s and is in observance of minimum public health
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 standards such as the wearing of face masks and social distancing. Provided further,
that the local government units concerned may increase the above age restriction of
children depending on the COVID-19 situation in their respective jurisdictions.
Outdoor areas are those that allow free air movement from all directions and may
be covered by a roof, supported by posts, and not surrounded by walls and shall be
limited to the following: (i.) parks, (ii.) playgrounds, (iii.) beaches, (iv.) biking and
hiking trails, (v.) outdoor tourist sites and attractions as may be defined by the
Department of Tourism, (vi.) outdoor non-contact sports courts and venues, and
(vii.) al fresco dining establishments in the above-listed areas. These outdoor areas
shall not include mixed-use indoor/outdoor buildings, facilities, such as malls and
similar establishments;

B. The recommendations of the IATF Technical Working Group, the specifics of which
are as follows:

1. Approving the request of Uniprom Inc. to hold the Binibining Pilipinas

2021 Coronation Night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum strictly following
the submitted health and safety protocols. Further, all participants and
guests shall be required to undergo COVID-19 Reverse Transcription -
Polymerase Chain Reaction Test forty-eight (48) hours prior to the event.

2. Clarifying the allowed movement of fully vaccinated individuals,

paragraphs B, and D of IATF Resolution No. 124-B is hereby amended to
read as follows:

“B. The intrazonal movement of fully vaccinated senior citizens

within areas under General Community Quarantine and Modified
General Community Quarantine shall continue to be allowed,
subject to the presentation, of (i) a Covid-19 vaccination card duly
issued by a legitimate vaccination establishment/authority,
whether local or foreign; or (ii) certificate of quarantine
completion showing the holder’s vaccination status as my be issued
by the Bureau of Quarantine, whichever is applicable. Provided
that strict observance of minimum public health standards shall
continue.”

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 “D. For interzonal travel allowed under the pertinent resolutions
of the IATF and provisions of the Omnibus Guidelines on the
Implementation of Community Quarantine in the Philippines, as
amended, local government units may accept (i) a Covid-19
vaccination card duly issued by a legitimate vaccinating
establishment/authority whether local or foreign; or (ii.)
certificate of quarantine completion showing the holder’s
vaccination status as may be issued by the Bureau of Quarantine,
whichever is applicable, as an alternative to RT-PCR testing
requirement (before travel or upon arrival) which the local
government unit may require.”

Considering the ongoing improvements on the system for verifying

COVID-19 vaccination cards, COVID-19 vaccination cards duly issued by
legitimate vaccination establishments/authorities shall be sufficient proof
of vaccination. Any individual who shall present forged and/or falsified
vaccination cards shall be dealt with in accordance with law.

3. Authorizing the conduct of special commercial flights to bring home

stranded Filipinos in Oman, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and such other countries
where travel restrictions may be imposed, subject to the following
guidelines:

a. A Special Working Group (SWG) is hereby created to be

composed of the Department of Health, Bureau of Quarantine,
Overseas Workers’ Welfare Administration, Department of
Foreign Affairs, Department of Transportation and its
One-Stop-Shop, Philippine Coast Guard, and the Department
of Tourism to determine the implementing protocols for the
special commercial flights, in coordination with the concerned
airlines;
b. Commercial flights shall be exclusive for Filipinos, provided
that the flights shall have prior approval from the SWG;
c. The Guidelines on the implementation of exemptions for the
Philippine government, and non-Philippine government
repatriation as prescribed under IATF Resolution No. 119
(s.2021) shall be followed.

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 4. Authorizing Philippine Overseas Labor Offices to verify the vaccination
status of spouses, children, and/or parents of Overseas Filipino Workers.
For this purpose, the pertinent provision of IATF Resolution No. 124-A is
hereby amended to read as follows:

“RESOLVED FURTHER, the option of presenting Philippine

Overseas Labor Office (POLO) validations as proof of vaccination
status is exclusive to Overseas Filipinos Workers (OFWs) and
their spouse, children and/or parent/s traveling with them.”

5. Recognizing that the conduct of Foreign Service Officers Examination

(FSOE) is part of essential government operations, the Department of
Foreign Affairs may conduct their FSOE Oral Tests on 28-30 July 2021
for their twenty-six (26) examinees to be held at different venues within
the DFA Building.

RESOLVED FURTHER, that the Chairperson and the Co-Chairperson shall be duly
authorized to sign this Resolution for and on behalf of the Inter-Agency Task Force.

APPROVED during the 125th Inter-Agency Task Force Meeting, as reflected in the
minutes of the meeting, held this July 08, 2021, via video conference.

FRANCISCO T. DUQUE III KARLO ALEXEI B. NOGRALES

Secretary, Department of Health Secretary, Office of the Cabinet Secretariat
IATF Chairperson IATF Co-Chairperson

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 CERTIFICATION

This is to certify that:

1. I am presently an Assistant Secretary of the Department of Health;

2. I am the Head of the Secretariat of the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on the
Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases created under Executive Order No.
168, (s.2014) and chaired by the Department of Health (DOH);

3. The IATF Secretariat holds office in the DOH Main Office, San Lazaro Compound,
Tayuman, Sta. Cruz, Manila;

4. I am the custodian of the records of the IATF, including the Minutes of Meetings and
Resolutions;

5. In the Regular Meeting of the IATF held on 08 July 2021 via teleconference during which a
quorum was present and acted throughout, IATF Resolution No. 125 was unanimously
approved and adopted;

6. The foregoing resolution has been signed by Secretary Francisco T. Duque III and
Secretary Karlo Alexei B. Nograles upon the authority of the IATF Members;

7. The aforesaid resolution has not been altered, modified nor revoked and the same is
now in full force and effect:

8. I am executing this Certification for whatever legitimate purpose this may serve.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my signature this 8th day of July
2021, Manila.

ATTY. CHARADE B. MERCADO-GRANDE

Assistant Secretary of Health
Head Secretariat, IATF