EXECUTIVE ORDER No.

52
Series of 2020

“AN ORDER MANDATING THE ISSUANCE OF QUARANTINE PASSES AND

TRAVEL PASSES, ADOPTION OF WORKFORCE ARRANGEMENTS, STRICT
IMPLEMENTATION OF QUARANTINE PROTOCOLS, AND OTHER MATTERS”

WHEREAS, the province of Pangasinan, including the municipality of Bayambang, was placed
under Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ) in light of the COVID-19 pandemic;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Omnibus Guidelines on the Implementation of Community

Quarantine in the Philippines of the Inter-Agency Task Force for Emerging Infectious Diseases,
the interzonal movement of persons between areas placed under GCQ and MGCQ for any
purpose other than leisure is permitted;

WHEREAS, the National Task Force (NTF) for COVID-19 issued Memorandum No. 2, s. 2020
or “Operational Guidelines on the Application of the Zoning Containment Strategy in the
Localization of the National Action Plan against COVID-19 Response” on June 15, 2020;

WHEREAS, the Zoning Containment Strategy aims to “contain and prevent the spread of
COVID-19; protect the Filipino people; and mitigate the social, economic, and security impacts
of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis”;

WHEREAS, the rapid increase in the number of positive COVID-19 cases in the Municipality
of Bayambang calls for the immediate action of the Local Government Unit and concerned
agencies;

WHEREAS, it was observed that majority of the COVID-19 confirmed cases are Authorized
Persons Outside of Residence (APORs);

WHEREAS, the quarantine pass system allowed the Local Government Unit to effectively
enforce rules during the implementation of the guidelines under the Enhanced Community
Quarantine;

WHEREAS, the Philippine National Police – Pangasinan Provincial Office (PPO) issued a
memorandum on September 16, 2020 regarding the stricter implementation of IATF guidelines
and health protocols;

WHEREAS, there is a need to enforce and abide by policies that are necessary to ensure the
health and safety of the people;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DR. CEZAR T. QUIAMBAO, by virtue of the powers vested in me

as the Municipal Mayor of Bayambang, do hereby order:

SECTION 1. Implementation of the Quarantine Pass System for the effective

implementation of quarantine rules and regulations. The Quarantine Pass (QP) System shall
be implemented in all establishments in the municipality of Bayambang starting on September
21, 2020 (12nn).

1.1 Printing and distribution. The Local Government Unit of Bayambang, through the Office
of the Local Civil Registrar, is in charge of printing the quarantine passes while the Punong
Barangays and the barangay councils are in charge of distributing them to their constituents. The
names on the QPs shall be based on the list submitted by the Punong Barangays during the ECQ
period.

1.2 Coverage. The QPs shall be presented to any establishment upon entry. Starting on
September 21, 2020 (12nn), all establishments (grocery stores, banks, government offices, etc.)
shall strictly impose the “No Quarantine Pass, No Entry” policy.

1.3 Types of QP. Two types of QPs shall be issued:

a. QP for heads of households – One (1) QP shall be issued for each household. The
holder of the QP shall be allowed to purchase necessities and procure essential goods and
services for their household. These QPs shall be valid until September 30, 2020 or until its
validity is revoked by the Local Government Unit.

b. QP for Authorized Persons Outside of Residence (APORs) – APORs working in

Bayambang but are residing in other municipalities and APORs working in other municipalities
but coming home to Bayambang everyday are required to secure QPs at the Office of the
Municipal Administrator. The validity of the QPs issued by the Municipal Administrator shall be
fifteen (15) days. The requirements in obtaining a QP include: Certificate of Employment,
photocopy of company ID, and Medical Certificate issued by any government physician.

1.4 For residents of neighboring towns and municipalities. Residents of other towns shall be
required to present a QP issued by their barangay council or local government.

SECTION 2. Guidelines for APORs returning to Bayambang. All APORs returning to

Bayambang from other provinces are required to provide necessary documents to be allowed
entry to the municipality. Company IDs shall no longer be accepted at Quarantine Checkpoints.

2.1 Requirements. Returning APORs must secure the following documents from their origin
town/city:

a. Medical certificate issued by the Municipal/City Health Officer

b. Travel Authority issued by the PNP

2.3 APORs with incomplete documents shall be required to undergo 14-day quarantine at the
Isolation Facility or return to their place of origin.

SECTION 3. Quarantine Control Points. All APORs, with the exception of drivers of
cargoes/trucks, are required to present a Quarantine Pass and Certificate of Employment or valid
company ID before being allowed to enter or pass through any of the thirteen (13) Quarantine
Control Points.

SECTION 4. Issuance of Travel Pass. Travel Passes shall be issued to ensure that quarantine
protocols are strictly implemented.

4.1 Barangay-to-barangay travel. Non-APOR residents of Bayambang are required to secure a

Travel Pass to be signed/certified by the Punong Barangay when traveling within the
municipality. Travel Passes may be issued for essential or indispensable purposes only.

4.2 Town-to-town/city travel. Non-APORs traveling to other cities or municipalities within the
province must secure a Travel Pass signed/certified by the Municipal Mayor or the Municipal
Administrator with the specific destination and purpose. The individual must present a Barangay
Clearance and Medical Certificate to obtain a Travel Pass. Travel Passes may be issued for
essential or indispensable purposes only.

SECTION 5. Strengthening of barangay councils and barangay checkpoints. PNP-

Bayambang and barangay councils, with the help of the Public Order and Safety Office and other
local enforcers, shall establish barangay checkpoints on all entry and exit points of their area of
responsibility and monitor the entry of all individuals and vehicles in their respective barangays.
All individuals shall be required to present a Quarantine Pass or Travel Pass to be allowed entry
on barangay checkpoints.

5.1 Entry of non-residents. Non-residents with no Quarantine Pass or Travel Pass, except cargo
and indispensable travelers, shall be denied entry.

5.2 Enforcement of public health guidelines. Barangay councils must ensure that the wearing
of face mask and face shield, physical distancing, and other public health and safety guidelines
are followed by their constituents.

5.3 Strictly no loitering. The “No Loitering” policy must be strictly enforced for non-APORs.

5.4 Curfew. The 8PM-5AM curfew for non-APORs must be strictly enforced by the barangay
councils, with the help of PNP-Bayambang and POSO.

SECTION 6. Workplace arrangements.

6.1 Employees allowed to adopt work-from-home arrangement. The following individuals

shall be allowed to adopt a work-from-home arrangement provided that they can present a
Medical Certificate from any government doctor/physician:

a. Those who have respiratory tract infection, immunodeficiency and influenza-like

illness or those who show signs and symptoms of the aforementioned infection and/or
illnesses such as fever, cough, colds, sore throat, muscle or body aches, fatigue, &
diarrhea;
 b. Those whose immediate family member is identified as COVID-19 carrier, Person
Under Investigation, or Person Under Monitoring;

c. Those who are suffering from cardio-vascular diseases, cancer survivors, and senior
citizens (60 years old and above), and

d. Those who have life-threatening health issues not enumerated above.

6.2 For LGU offices. Employees of LGU Bayambang who fall under the conditions listed on
Section 6.1 must submit a Medical Certificate signed by Local Health Officers of the LGU,
along with a letter duly noted by the department head signifying that the employee will adopt the
work-from-home scheme, to the Human Resources and Management Officer.

6.3 All offices and establishments are mandated to implement the guidelines of the Department
of Trade and Industry and the Department of Labor and Employment with regard to public health
standards.

SECTION 7. Strict enforcement of liquor ban. The Business Processing and Licensing Office,
PNP-Bayambang, and POSO shall conduct inspection on stores and establishments around the
municipality to ensure that Section 3 of Executive Order No. 45, s. 2020 or the liquor ban is
strictly enforced. In case it is proven that a store is not following the law, all liquors on display
shall be confiscated.

SECTION 8. Restrictions on social gatherings. Section 4 of Executive Order No. 45, or

Restriction on Public Gatherings, shall be strictly enforced. Therefore, everyone is expected to
abide by the No Permit, No Gathering” policy.

8.1 All barangays placed on lockdown are not allowed to organize any kind of social gathering.

SECTION 9. Separability Clause. If any provision of the Executive Order is declared invalid
or unconstitutional, the other provisions not affected thereby shall remain valid and subsisting.

SECTION 10. Repealing Clause. All other orders, rules, regulations and issuances, or parts
thereof, which are inconsistent with this Order are hereby repealed, amended or modified
accordingly.

SECTION 11. Effectivity Clause. This Executive Order shall take effect immediately and shall
remain in effect until September 30, 2020 or until sooner revoked or amended.

Let copies of this Order be furnished to all offices, departments, and barangays for their
information and appropriate action.

DONE this 17th day of September, 2020 in the Municipality of Bayambang, Pangasinan,
Philippines.
DR. CEZAR T. QUIAMBAO
Municipal Mayor