REP. RODOLFO “OMPONG” ORDANES
SENIOR CITIZEN Party-list
Mobile number 09177292437
Senior Citizen Party-list patuloy na isusulong na payagang makalabas ang seniors para sa essential trips gaya ng pagbili ng sariling pagkain at gamot; pagpayag na makadalo sa religious gathering ang mga seniors isusulong din.
SENIOR CITIZEN PARTY-LIST WELCOMES LOOSENING OF QUARANTINE
Ikinagagalak ng Senior Citizen Party-list ang bahagyang pagluluwag sa quarantine restrictions sa seniors dahil maaari nang lumabas ng bahay ang nasa edad 60 to 65. Ngunit kailangan pa ring magsuot ng face mask at face shield, pati na physical distancing ng isang metro at ang pagdala ng rubbing alcohol, at iba pang pag-iingat para hindi mahawahan ang seniors na maaari nang lumabas ng bahay.
ESSENTIAL TRIPS
Most of those who die of COVID-19 are seniors because of their weaker resistance to diseases due to advanced age. So our recommendation to seniors is to limit to essential matters their going outside of their residence.
Pinakamahalaga sa essential trips ay pagbili ng pagkain at gamot. Sa ating palagay hindi po essential para sa seniors ang manood ng sine o mamasyal sa mall dahil enclosed spaces po ang mga iyan.
Even if malls are already allowed 100 percent capacity and other establishments are allowed to allow entry to more customers, we advise the senior to be cautious. Prevention is still better than cure. It is still better to be safe in our homes than sorry when we catch the coronavirus outside.
GOING TO CHURCH
Mahalaga sa ating seniors ang pagsisimba. I strongly believe it is time for the IATF and local governments to issue new guidelines on attendance in religious gatherings at the various places of worship nationwide. Ten percent seating capacity of places of worship is too restrictive and does not promote mental health among our citizens at this time when they need to lift their spirits. We must also consider that there are many religious occasions in the months ahead like Christmas.
To the IATF and the various religious leaders, I suggest these guidelines:
IN MECQ AND ECQ AREAS:
For places of worship: (1) allow up to 15% seating capacity inside the venue and (2) physical distancing of at least two meters or six feet inside and outside the venue;
IN GCQ AREAS:
For places of worship: (1) allow up to 20% seating capacity inside the venue and (2) physical distancing of at least two meters or six feet inside and outside the venue:
IN MGCQ AREAS:
For places of worship with under 200 persons seating capacity: (1) allow up to 20% seating capacity inside the venue and (2) physical distancing of at least two meters or six feet inside and outside the venue;
For places of worship with 200 to 500 persons seating capacity: (1) allow up to 30% seating capacity inside the venue and (2) physical distancing of at least two meters or six feet inside and outside the venue;
For places of worship with more than 500 persons seating capacity: (1) allow up to 40% seating capacity inside the venue and (2) physical distancing of at least two meters or six feet inside and outside the venue; and
For all places of worship, the entrance and exit areas shall be unobstructed at all times and all doors and windows shall be wide open to allow for good circulation of fresh air.
The quarantine restrictions for places of worship should not be far behind those of other public places like malls and restaurants.
FOR SMALL GROUP MEETINGS:
Online small group meetings is the preferred mode for small group meetings, but for MGCQ places where internet signals are weak, personal attendance may be allowed and in such cases, the faith leaders must make sure all small group meetings with personal attendance of participants and held outside their usual places of worship shall practice physical distancing of at least two meters, all participants should wear face masks and face shields, and handwashing protocols must be followed. In no instance shall small group meetings have more than 12 participants in personal attendance.
RELIGIOUS RETREATS
"Bubble" conditions may be allowed by religious leaders.
Details of these retreat bubbles can be patterned after the bubbles of the sports sector. But retreat bubbles should not have more than 20 people. (END)