Establishments get additional 10% in allowed capacity

MANILA, Philippines — Establishments such as dine-in restaurants, personal care service outlets, churches and gyms may now operate at an additional 10 percent on top of the allowed 20 percent capacity under Alert Level 4.

In a Viber message, Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez yesterday said these establishments are allowed to operate with “plus 10 percent if they have safety seal from the government.”

He said workers and customers for indoor operations of establishments would have to be vaccinated.

For outdoor operations, establishments are allowed to operate at 30 percent capacity.

While all workers would have to be vaccinated, Lopez said establishments may accept guests regardless of their vaccination status for outdoor operations.

Metro Manila is under Alert Level 4 until Oct. 15.

On the other hand, safety seals are granted to establishments that are found compliant with minimum public health protocols against the COVID-19.

Securing a safety seal is voluntary for establishments.

The Department of Trade and Industry serves as the issuing authority of safety seals for barbershops and salons.

For restaurants, fast food, eateries and gyms, seals are issued by local government units.