EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 12 Series of 2020

EXECUTIVE ORDER CONSOLIDATING ALL EARLIER MUNICIPAL ISSUANCES, ADOPTING POLICIES LAID DOWN BY THE NATIONAL AND PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT, AND HARMONIZING GUIDELINES VIS-À-VIS NEIGHBORING CITY AND OTHER LGUS CONCERNING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

WHEREAS, Presidential Proclamation No. 922 issued by His Excellency President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on March 8, 2020 placing the entire country under a State of Public Health Emergency, has mandated government agencies and local government units to implement urgent and critical measures to contain or prevent the spread of Covid-19, mitigate its impact to the community, and prevent serious disruption of the functioning of the government;

WHEREAS, in a short span of time beginning March 8, 2020 up till March 23, 2020, various issuances from the national government down to the provincial and city/municipal LGU levels, were promulgated by the offices concerned, with varying degrees of AOR public safety-focused provisions, covering citizens that come across territories;

WHEREAS, responding to the same urgent threat, this office has issued the following local declarations:

a) Executive Order No. 07 s. 2020 dated March 17, 2020 Declaring the Municipality under State of Modified Community Quarantine, with posted Guidelines translated into parallel vernacular, issued pursuant thereto;

b) Executive Order No. 08 of even date, Amending the Municipal Inter-Agency Task Force on Corona Virus Disease (Covid-19);

c) Executive Order No. 10 s. 2020 dated March 23, 2020, Providing for Additional Specific Protocols Vis-à-vis the Application of General Community Quarantine and Security in Accordance With DOH and DILG and Provincial Guidelines; duly supplemented with a Quarantine ID Pass Guideline issued unto all agencies and LGUs;

WHEREAS, the Provincial Government has issued Executive Order No. 21 dated March 17, 2020; Executive Order No. 24 dated March 19, 2020, Executive Order No. 26 dated 22 March 2020, and Executive Order No. 27 dated March 22, 2020, among others, for us to adopt; and whereas the neighbouring City of Kidapawan has also issued Executive Order No. 30 s. 2020 dated March 20, 2020 placing the entire LGU territory under enhanced community quarantine, and providing for enforcement mechanisms in furtherance thereof and for other related purposes;

WHEREAS, the Municipality of Makilala is not only a provincial border but a regional border as well. And whereas such a situation under varying policies re the entry/non- entry of people during the quarantine period, has put Makilala in a bind given the Davao del Sur lockdown and Kidapawan’s no-entry policy, thereby absorbing the impact of arrivals of people supposedly fleeing to their Region XII home towns, but could not proceed and cannot re-enter Davao del Sur either;

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WHEREAS, a clear-cut CONSOLIDATED POLICY GUIDELINES has to be adopted by the Municipality of Makilala, in order to address confusions and control the situation on the side of caution during the period of Quarantine ending April 14, 2019, or until such time the National Public Health Emergency is lifted,

WHEREAS, there is a standing regional lockdown advise; and whereas the respective Inter-agency Task Force of the three LGUs of Makilala, President Roxas and Kidapawan City did hold a joint meeting on March 25, current year, with resulting harmonized agreements;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, MAYOR ARMANDO M. QUIBOD, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby issue the following CONSOLIDATED/AMENDED POLICY GUIDELINES, thus:

Section 1. DECLARATION.

The amended ENHANCED COMMUNITY QUARANTINE in Makilala shall take effect at exactly 12:01 a.m. of April 01, 2020 and shall be in place for period of fourteen (14) days thereafter, or until 14 April 2020, subject to extension when obtaining situation thereat so warrants.

Section 2. MAKILALA PROVINCIAL/REGIONAL BORDER CLOSURE POLICY WITH DAVAO DEL SUR PROVINCE/REGION XI.

In the light of the spiking number of Covid -19 locally infected cases in Mindanao, the following shall be strictly enforced:

2.1 Residents and non-residents of Makilala shall not be allowed entry at the provincial/regional border with Davao del Sur, nor in any entry point to Makilala Municipality, during the April 1-14, 2020 enhanced quarantine period, subject to the following exceptions:

a) Medical emergencies, but only limited to patient, one watcher, and medical personnel for non-Covid cases. Covid-related emergencies are subject to DOH referral/transport protocols.

b) Elected and appointed officials, employees and personnel of the provincial and local governments, to include those working at the regional level and line agencies of government in exercise of their functions that have something to do the Covid-19 pandemic control, or mitigating its impact upon government service;

c) Medical/Health personnel working within the municipality and who happens to be residents of other LGUs.

d) Employees of crucial service/supply establishments in Makilala ,cited hereof in particular as follows: public market, groceries, convenience stores, hospitals, medical clinics, agricultural supply stores, veterinary service establishments, hardware, food preparation delivery services (take-out only), water refilling stations, bank ATM support work, money transfer services, power, energy and telecommunication facilities within Makilala.

e) Philippine Red Cross.

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f) Law Enforcement authorities and Bureau of Fire vehicles and personnel responding to call of duty..

2.2 The above personnel considered as exception, to entry restriction, shall however be allowed entry subject to the mandatory Covid-19 Health Protocol:

a) Thermal Scanning b) Decontamination c) Isolation d) Referral.

2.3 The Quarantine/Pre-emptive Lockdown Checkpoint of the municipal/ provincial/regional border with Davao del Sur and Region XII at Barangay Old Bulatukan shall put in place an Advance Team right at the Darapuay Bridge natural border, whereof the Makilala LGU/Cotabato Province territory starts, or at the safer boundary Welcome Arc , for purposes of ensuring that no unauthorized traveller from Davao del Sur side gets stranded within Makilala AOR, due to Davao del Sur contingent lockdown/no re-entry policy.

2.4 Concomitantly, the Provincial Government and the City of Kidapawan and all other LGUs concerned, are hereby to be advised to fetch, closely monitor, and escort unto their respective AOR, under the automatic status of Person Under Monitoring (PUM), any and all stranded passengers caught unawares of the herein lockdown policy on days 1, 2 and 3 - in so far as the stranded bonafide residents of their respective LGUs is concerned.

2.5 The Quarantine Checkpoints shall be manned by PNP/AFP personnel, RHU Staff, LGU personnel, BPAT Volunteers, equipped by the LGU with the following: personal protective equipment (PPE), thermal scanner, decontamination gears, contingent PUI isolation facility and personnel, light and water, food, barrier ropes, signage, tents and others deemed needed.

2.6 Section 1 No. 4 of Municipal Executive Order No. 10 which earlier stated the non-entry exception of “Those who will just pass through the municipality, provided they must show proof of residency that they are resident of other municipalities and/or other provinces and they shall leave the municipality immediately after passing through.” is hereby cancelled

2.7 Other logistics/support necessary for the efficient and effective anti-Covid- 19 operation on 24/7 basis, such as allowances for volunteers shall be worked out by the LGU Local Finance Committee

2.8 The neighboring LGUs of Davao del Sur province shall be notified in writing of the herein Enhanced Quarantine Policy as soon as possible.

Section 3. KIDAPAWAN CITY AND AND MLANG BORDERS

Concomitant to the policies laid down in Section 2 hereof, the following shall be adoptive:

3.1 There shall be established one highway Quarantine Checkpoint each at Makilala’s border with Mlang Municipality (Bgy Sinkatulan) and Kidapawan City (Bgy Saguing), with the same capabilities and support as that of the Davao del Sur border Quarantine Checkpoint .

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Section 4. ENTRY POINTS WITHOUT CHECKPOINTS

For areas such as but not limited to:

4.1 The western backdoor entry points to Makilala at Barangays Villaflores, Guangan, Dagupan, Malungon bordering Tulunan Municipality, and Barangays Katipunan II bordering Mlang Municipality – all of Cotabato Province;

4.2 The northern border side entry points of Barangays Indangan, Buhay and Saguing bordering Kidapawan City;

4.3 The southern border side entry points Barangays Cabilao, Malungon, bordering Magsaysay Municipality, Davao del Sur Province., and Sitio Kamandag, Bgy Old Bulatukan bordering Sitio Mibanog, Bgy Darapuay, of , Davao del Sur.

Their respective barangay officials and barangay peacekeepers (BPAT) shall ensure that travellers/hikers passing through the above stated areas are denied entry in the incumbency of the quarantine period, unless otherwise they bear tangible/written medical proof that they are free of the Covid-19 symptoms.

Section 5. ESTABLISHMENT OF ROAD BLOCKS

In order to preclude/prevent circumvention of the Quarantine Checkpoints, public and private roads at any point in Makilala Municipality may be ordered closed by the Municipal Mayor, upon recommendation by the traffic management unit, and the passage of an enabling ordinance.

The barangay LGU having territorial jurisdiction over the closed road shall be responsible for the operation of the road blocks.

Section 6. FLOW OF GOODS AND PRODUCTS

The prohibition under Section 2 shall only cover persons and passengers. The movement of vehicles carrying cargo, goods and/or products particularly food and agricultural products, medical supplies, charcoal raw materials (basic cooking need of non-LPG users), and basic commodities into Makilala or out of Makilala, shall be unimpeded. Provided, however, that::

6.1 Only the driver and helper, or the business proprietor in lieu of the latter, accompany the vehicle, subject to Covid-19 health protocols upon entry/exit.

6.2 Closed vans have to be opened prior to entry/exit to ensure that no hidden extra passengers, much more unhealthy ones, are ferried surreptitiously on board. Those caught in violation shall be subject to the penalty provided by the National Quarantine Law.

Section 7. MUNICIPAL QUARANTINE RULES

The implementation of the Self-Quarantine Policy in so far as activities and movement is concerned, earlier laid down under E.O. No. 8 dated March 17, 2020, is hereto re-promulgated as follows:

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7.1 A curfew hour shall henceforth be strictly enforced from 9:00 p.m. down to 5:00 a.m.. This policy shall be strictly implemented by law enforcement agencies, barangay officials and pertinent force multipliers. Exempted from this rule are Covid-19 Frontliners and law enforcement authorities in exercise of their mandated functions.

7.2 Meetings, barangay and purok assemblies, fiesta, foundation anniversary, conventions, exhibits, conferences, parties, and all other similar social activities must be cancelled and allowable only after the public health emergency is lifted.

7.3 All schools from all levels are cancelled. Classes must shift to take home assignments. All recognition and graduation ceremonies shall be postponed until after the public health emergency is lifted. This, subject to appeal by the local Dept. of Education, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and TESDA.

7.4 All event centers must postpone scheduled events until after the public health emergency is lifted.

7.5 Everyone is in the meantime is advised not to attend masses, prayer meetings, and other faith-based and religious gatherings. However, alternative modalities of spiritual activities/reflections is strongly encouraged.

7.6 Everyone is directed to stay at home and must not go to public places. For the acquisition of basic necessities, a quarantine pass shall be issued by the Municipal LGU, prepared by the Emergency Operations Center, duly signed by the Municipal Mayor. The releasing shall be on a one Quarantine Pass/ID per household basis, to cover only one able-bodied person from the family at any one given time, for the house hold mobility, with the governing use stated in Section 10 hereof. In the event of a declaration of total lockdown, everyone must stay at home.

7.7 Internet Café, Computer Shops, Videoke Bar Joints, Billiard Halls, and Cockpits are all henceforth temporarily padlocked. Likewise ordered closed are ukay-ukay stores and bulantero displays of plastic wares, as the same are less essential to households and their sale need not put to risk the market- going authorized Quarantine Pass/ID-bearing household members.

7.8 Prohibition of Access to Earthquake IDP Evacuation Centers. Only personnel authorized by the Municipal Government and/or Barangay Officials are permitted to enter the evacuation centers. All visitors must secure prior permission from the MSWDO before entering any evacuation center. All relief goods shall be dropped off at the MSWDO. All authorized personnel must at all times undergo proper disinfection procedure prior to entry.

7.9 All barangays, IDP Camps and Municipal Hall Grounds must maintain a logbook of visitors/new arrivals to track all entry of local and foreign visitors and shall report immediately to the Municipal Health Office thru any fastest means of documented communication.

7.10 All Makilala residents and visitors, both local and foreign, with recent travel history from abroad and the National Capital Region must undergo home quarantine for a period of fourteen (14) days. They are also mandated to coordinate with Barangay Officials and Health Workers on the progress of their condition. A Health Certificate shall be issued upon compliance of the quarantine protocol, by the MHO as certified by the Punong Barangay.

7.11 In all public functions and social interaction, social distance with a minimum of one (1) meter away must be observed

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7.12 Persons under Monitoring (PUM) must abide with home quarantine protocol. Likewise, Persons under Investigation (PUI) must submit his/her self to mandatory quarantine procedures. Any violation thereof will be subject to the enforcement of existing laws related to public safety.

Section 8. MUNICIPAL LGU & LINE AGENCIES SERVICES

8.1 All Department heads are mandated to create a work-from-home plan for most employees. Offices shall create minimum workforce with appropriate guidelines to ensure that government work shall not be disrupted.

8.2 All Municipal Government offices are advised to accept minimal visitors. Only those with direct concern are allowed to enter at a designated visitors’ area. Most importantly, everyone is advised to transact business by calling the responsible personnel or email the office you need to contact.

8.3 All submissions to the Municipal Government shall be received at the assigned area, with the designated officer to receive and record submissions, and facilitate delivery of the same to the concerned office/department/agency for appropriate action.

8.4 Revocation of all travel orders issued to LGU officials and employees prior to the release of this guideline. However, travels pertinent to government coordination and collaboration are exempted provided that health protocol is observed. . 8.5 Sanitation facilities shall be established at the municipal hall grounds, public terminal, public market, public comfort rooms and other government facilities.

8.6 Regular disinfection of all government offices must be conducted every week.

8.7 Maximize all forms of Information and Education campaign on COVID 19 through leaflets, posters, flyers, recorida and others.

Section 9. PUBLIC MARKET POLICY

During the Enhanced Quarantine Period, the following is declared:

9.1 Wednesday and Saturday Public Market/Tabo-Tabo Days are hereby suspended until after the quarantine period is ended and/or the Public Health Emergency Declaration is lifted.

9.2 For purposes of reducing the convergence of people into the publicmarket and other centers of commerce, the following non-essential business establishments are hereby closed during the duration of the enhanced community quarantine:

i. Massage Clinics ii. Barber Shop iii. Baid-Gabas Shops iv. STL Outlets v. Appliance Center & Supply vi. Plastic Wares Stores/Displays vii. Dry goods not related to foods viii. Ukay-ukay (hanger type) ix. Cosmetic Products x. Beauty Parlor xi. TV & Watch Repair Shop xii. Photo Studios/Printshops xiii. Ticketing Office xiv. Gowns for Rent Shops

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9.2 Market-goers shall be allowed entry only upon their showing of a duly issued household Quarantine ID/Pass, which only covers one person at any given time. They shall maintain at all times the mandatory one-meter social distancing rule.

9.3 The wearing of masks is mandatory for market-goers/travellers. The same is likewise prescribed for those manning the wet market stalls, vegetable stores and other establishments allowed to open during the community quarantine period. Thef use of gloves and shoes is likewise encouraged.

9.4 The Public Market perimeter must be cordoned and provided foot bath and disinfection facilities at designated entry and exit points.

9.5 The hoarding and overpricing of basic commodities and medical supplies is strictly prohibited and any violation thereof shall be dealt with accordingly.

Section 10. QUARANTINE ID ISSUANCE AND USE POLICY

To regulate the movement of people within the Municipality, the ITF Emergency Operation Center, has issued an Access to Makilala Quarantine ID/Pass, which issuance and use is governed by the following rules:

10.1 The allocation of Quarantine ID Pass is based on a one per household basis. The allocation per barangay is thus in accordance with the Total Number of Households Per Barangay;

10.2 Each Quarantine /ID Pass bears an individual household control number and the assigned Barangay Name Code pre-marked by the EOC before release of the same to the barangay LGU.

10.3 The back portion of Quarantine ID/Pass shall bear the handwritten name of the household head, and the names of the alternate household members who would use the ID/Pass on a one-person at any given time only.

10.4 The release of the serially numbered Quarantine ID/Pass is through the Punong Barangay who signs the back part of the ID/Pass. Any and all subsequent releases shall follow the same procedure.

10.5 The Quarantine ID/Pass shall thereafter be delivered by the barangay LGU to the beneficiary households on a Purok-by-Purok basis, through the Purok Leaders and/ or BPAT. The writing of the names of the household head (marked) and alternate user members of the single-person ID/Pass, shall precede the final turnover of the same unto the beneficiary household.

10.6 Only one person/trip can use the Quarantine ID/Pass as authority to leave their barangay for necessary trips related to the procurement of basic household needs and other matters adjudged at the Quarantine Check Point as very urgent to the family.

10.7 The user of the Quarantine ID/Pass must have personal protective equipment (e.g.: face masks, etc.) or PPE upon exit and re-entry and during the entirety of the trip outside.

10.7 Those in need of Quarantine ID/Pass incidental to their work as employees of establishments and offices allowed to open and exempted from closure, and are outside their barangay of residence, shall go to the EOC to secure such Quarantine ID Pass, which shall be issued after presenting a pertinent Barangay Certification, and proof of identity/employment.

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10.8 Any person who goes out of his/her barangay using the Quarantine ID/Pass privilege, must abide with the general Covid-19 Health Protocol laid down by the DOH and the local and provincial LGU leadership, to wit:

i. Use of face mask; ii. One-meter social distancing within the vehicles they are riding, public or private, and in any place he/she proceeds during the duration of the trip.;

iii. To always wash hands, and better still disinfect with alcohol, before return to the barangay; iv. Upon arrival home after the trip, to take a bath and change clothes first before getting near with other members of the household. v. To always monitor news over radio and other Covid-19 advisories, read tarpaulin posters and leaflets of the barangay. vi. To be courteous to the people manning the Quarantine Checkpoints and road blocks at all times. vii. To immediately report to the nearest authorities any and all unusual observations vis-à-vis possible PUMs or PUIs, and violations of the Quarantine ID/Pass policy.

10.9 The Quarantine ID/Pass cannot be used as pass during the declared 9:00 p -5a.m. curfew hours (9:00 p.m.-5:00 a.m.), except under emergency situations.

10.10 Photocopying and reproduction of the Quarantine ID/Pass for unauthorized use is strictly prohibited. Any person caught violating this policy shall be penalized with due imprisonment and other penalties accorded the crime of falsification of public document .

10.11 Pursuant to Section 10.8, local companies like Dole Stanfilco, and other industries are respectfully advised to submit unto the EOC such list of employees and staff necessary for their maintenance of their skeletal workforce crucial in their respective company/establishment’s ’s operation. All personnel so accorded Quarantine ID/Pass shall maintain a home-to-workplace/workplace-to- home movement only. No side trips/stoppage in barangays across route.

10.12 Inter-barangay travel for no reason other than site-seeing is not covered by the Municipal Quarantine ID/Pass. Work-related or supply procurement passage through another barangay is allowed, subject to restriction that no stopping be done in between.

Section 11. PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF THE ENHANCED COMMUNITY QUARANTINE

The ENHANCED COMMUNITY QUARANTINE call of the national, provincial and local government is aimed at preventing the spread of Covid-19 Virus . The public therefore is advised of the following punishment for violators:

11.1 Disobedience to the directives of Authorities (Art. 151 RPC): Punishment: 1-6 months imprisonment; Fine of not more than P100,000.00

11.2 Direct Assault to Persons in Authority: Physically assaulting or threatening the implementers of the community quarantine and public order, shall merit the following punishment in accordance with the law: Six (6) months to six (6) years imprisonment; Fine of not more than P200,000.00.

11.3 Violation Republic Act 1132 (Law on Reporting of Communicable Diseases) : Imprisonment of not more than six (6) months; a fine ranging from P20,000.00 to P50,000.00 . Such violations could be any of the following:

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i. Not informing the authorities on suspected people with possible Covid-19 infection, such as those who have just return from travel to areas with confirmed Covid-19 cases;

ii. Hiding of relatives or neighbors who may have had exposure to Covid-19;

iii. Not reporting to authorities concerned, such as the BLGU or BHWs, the presence of people who have arrived from Manila or Luzon before the Luzon Lockdown was declared; Included among these suspect people are balikbayans, OFWs, tourists, and others. Likewise their roaming around instead of going into the mandatory two-week personal home quarantine.

11.4 Violation of R.A. 9271 (Quarantine Act of 2004): If a suspected or a confirmed Covid-19 case (including PUIs and PUMs) are ordered to go on quarantine but instead disobeyed it an escaped, the punishment is: a Prison Term of not more than one (1) year and a Fine of not less than P10,000.00 but not more than P50,000.00.

Section 12. POLICY ON PUBLIC AND PRIVATE UTILITY VEHICLES

12. 1 All public transport vehicles, to comply with the one (1) meter social distancing rule, must cut their passenger capacity to the following:

i. Multicabs shall have at any given time a maximum of only five (5) passengers seated apart. ii. Public utility jeeps shall only have a maximum of seven passengers seated apart. iii. Tricycles, a maximum of only two passengers.

12.2 Skylabs or Habal-habal as mode of public transportation is decisively suspended, effective immediately, and will remain in force until after the quarantine period is lifted. Its driver/owner, however, may use on personal travel subject to the Quarantine ID/Pass protocol.

12.3 Private motorcycle back-riding, is also not allowed even for family members/household companions, in order to strictly implement the one-meter social distancing across the board. With ease and dispatch.

12.4 Private four-wheel vehicles are covered by the same one-meter social distancing limitations.

12.5 Delivery trucks and vans allowed by quarantine law to ply the roads subject to health protocol, shall only have one driver and one helper, or in lieu of the latter, by the owner/businessman concerned only. Closed vans are to be open during passage, to ensure that no hidden passengers, more so sick ones, are on board.

Section 13. CROSS-BORDER POLICY VIS-À-VIS KIDAPAWAN CITY AND /ADJACENT LGUs IN COTABATO PROVINCE

13.1 Non-Covid medical emergencies, limited to the patient and medical personnel, are to be duly endorsed by the Rural Health Unit after prior medical screening. Covid-19 case levels are automatically covered by existing general health protocols already in place.

13.2 For purposes of patient transport (Covid or non-Covid), a blanket list of “SerbisyongTotoo”/Government Plate Multicabs with their Plate Numbers is to be issued and submitted by the Municipal LGU to the Kidapawan City LGU’s for cognizance and record;

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13.3 Makilala residents working as medical personnel in the city of Kidapawan or other municipalities shall be issued affirmation slips by the LGU when deemed needed.

13.4 Makilala residents who are elected and appointed officials, employees and personnel of the provincial and local governments in the province are to be issued affirmation slips if their office IDs would not suffice for the purpose across counterpart Quarantine Checkpoints.

13.5 Makilala residents who are elected and appointed officials, employees and personnel of the national government, including the regional level, and other government line agencies in the exercise of public functions, including the judiciary, are to be issued affirmation slips if deemed required.

13.6 Resident health personnel, Kidapawan City or elsewhere-bound, in exercise of professional duties, under healthy physical conditions, shall be endorsed by the EOC in writing if deemed necessary in their place of entry/ destination.

13.7 Makilala residents who are employees of establishments that are open and allowed to continue operating by the City LGU of Kidapawan and other municipalities whereof they are stationed as workers, shall be issued affirmation slips if deemed warranted.

13.8 Makilala residents who have farms outside the Municipality and are due to harvest their crops, e.g., rice, corn and other time-bound perishable food crops, shall be issued certification for purposes of passage across borders, subject to health protocol.

Section 13. GROCERY WHOLESALE PURCHASE, MEDICINE SUPPLY, BANK ATM NEEDSOF MAKILALA RESIDENTS VIS-À-VIS METRO KIDAPAWAN

Pursuant to inter-LGU agreements earlier reached, the following shall be followed:

13.1 The Municipal LGU shall submit Kidapawan City LGU for the record, a certified list of Department Stores and/or Wholesaler/Retailers within the LGU AOR, which in turn shall be issued exclusive Access Pass by the City LGU of Kidapawan on a twice-a-week access basis at the most per establishment. This, pursuant to the policy of not hampering the flow of basic commodities so needed, but on a Monday and Wednesday only.

13.2 On matters of medicine accessibility, the Municipal LGU, through the Municipal Rural Health Unit (RHU), shall advise all local drug stores in writing to procure the subject urgently needed medicines (found locally in short supply), from Kidapawan City or elsewhere, for their retail afterwards. Residents of Makilala are barred by Kidapawan City from entering its AOR for purposes of individualized purchase of medicines.

13.3 The ATM Banking needs of the local Makilala populace, in the light of Kidapawan’s being the center of banking and commerce, shall be facilitated by the Municipal LGU on a closedly supervised (batch-by- batch) transport vehicle basis, to the assigned bank ATM machines and immediately back to Makilala Municipality without any side trip stoppage. The same applies to the 4Ps Program local beneficiary ATM card holders. Monday and Wednesday are the assigned days.

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13.4 Should Kidapawan City LGU opt to issue Pass Cards through the Makilala for the latter to control and regulate, the Emergency Operation Center shall handle the screening and recording task on a “borrowers card” basis.

Section 14. HOTLINE NUMBERS

For emergency communications, the following numbers may be contacted:

a) EMERGENCY OPERATION CENTER: 0912-068-0714; 0945-406-6051 b) RHU / Municipal Rural Health Unit : 0961-232-0969; 0999-901-8300; 0966-665-2656 c) PNP Makilala: 0946-432-5900 d) MENRO Makilala : 0908-781-3839

Section 15. RESOURCE & LOGISTICS

The Inter-Agency Task Force/EOC and Local Finance Committee is hereby directed to draft the pertinent Contingency Plan in the Event of a National Lockdown vis-à-vis the COVID-19 Pandemic, for the Honorable ’s concurrence and approval.

Such Contingency Plan’s cost shall be charged to the Seventy-Two Million (P72M) Savings from the 2019 Local Budget.

Section 16. INCORPORATION CLAUSE

All laws, legal orders, rules and regulation that have been issued an/or will be issued by the duly constituted authorities of the Republic of the pertaining to public health and COVID-19, are hereby incorporated herein and made an integral part hereof. In case of conflict, such laws and legal orders and regulations shall have precedence over the provisions of this Executive Order.

Any additional directive and Executive Order subsequently issued by the Provincial Government, shall automatically be adopted, and in case of conflict of policies, the latest Provincial Executive Order prevails.

Section 7. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE

In any event that any provisions of this Order or any part hereof is declared invalid, contrary to law, or unconstitutional, the provisions not affected remain in force and effect.

Section 8. REPEALING CLAUSE

All local Executive Orders and issuances and parts thereof inconsistent with the lawful provisions of this Executive Order are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.

Section 9. EFFECTIVITY

This Order shall take effect April 1, 2020 and shall be upheld until the COVID- 19 National Declaration of Public Health Emergency is lifted.

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Done this 30th day of March 2020 at Makilala, Cotabato, Philippines.

ARMANDO M. QUIBOD Municipal Mayor

Cc:

1. The Honorable GOVERNOR NANCY A. CATAMCO Cotabato Province

2. All Punong Barangays This Municipality

3. All Departments and Lines Agencies This Municipality

4. The AFP/PNP Law Enforcement Units This Municipality

5. The Religious/Civil Society Sector This Municipality

6. Mass Media Advocacy Outlets

7. Files