Latest Issuances in Relation to the
Enhanced Community Quarantine
In view of the implementation of the Enhanced Community Quarantine due to the COVID-19 outbreak, our government agencies have released various issuances.
In this page, we provide you with the summaries of such issuances which will help you navigate in these trying times. You may click each topic below for your easy reference on your specific concern.
I. Issuance of Alien Employment Permits for POGO Employees During MECQ and GCQ
- DOLE Issuance
- Frequently Asked Questions on the issuance of AEPs for POGO employees during MECQ and GCQ as of 26 May 2020
II. Safety & Health Standards in Workplaces During the Ongoing COVID-19 Outbreak
- DOLE and DTI Issuances
- Frequently Asked Questions on the foregoing issuances as of 20 May 2020
III. Filing Periods and Resumption of Proceedings Upon Lifting of the Community Quarantine
- Labor Advisory as of 05 May 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions on the foregoing Labor Advisory as of 14 May 2020
IV. Summary of Post-ECQ Requirements and Period of Submissions (as of 28 April 2020)
V. Implementation of Flexible Work Arrangements
- Labor Advisories as of 16 March 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions on the foregoing DOLE Labor Advisories as of 04 May 2020
VI. Computation of Probationary Period
- Labor Advisories as of 16 March 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions on the foregoing DOLE Advisory as of 01 April 2020
VII. COVID-19 Adjustment Measure Program (CAMP) for Affected Workers
- Department Order as of 17 March 2020
- Labor Advisories as of 07 April 2020
- DOLE Statement as of 16 April 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions on the foregoing DOLE issuances as of 17 April 2020
VIII. SSS, Philhealth and Pag-ibig Mandatory Contributions
- Issuances of SSS, Philhealth and Pag-ibig as of 28 March 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions regarding the mandatory contributions for SSS, Philhealth and Pag-ibig as of 06 April 2020
IX. Computation of Wages on Holidays
- Labor Advisories as of 01 April 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions regarding the computation of wages on holidays as of 02 April 2020
X. Small Business Wage Subsidy Program for Small Business
- Issuances as of 17 April 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions on the SBWS Program as of 21 April 2020
XI. NLRC Procedural Matters
- Issuances as of 17 March 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions on the NLRC issuances as of
I. Procedures in the Filing of Audited Financial Statements and General Information Sheet after the Community Quarantine
- SEC Issuance as of 11 May 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions regarding the foregoing SEC Notice as of 27 May 2020
II. Opening of SEC Payment Facilities, Resumption of Manual Functions of CRMD and Opening of SEC Express
- SEC Notice as of 19 May 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions regarding the foregoing SEC Notice as of 27 May 2020
III. Online Submission of Requirements on Amendment, Conversion and/or Withdrawal of License and Substitution of Resident Agent of Foreign Corporations
- SEC Notice as of 21 May 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions regarding the foregoing SEC Notice as of 27 May 2020
IV. Extension of Deadline for the Submission of 2020 Annual Reports/Quarterly Reports and/or Audited Financial Statements of Companies with Fiscal Year Ending 31 January 2020 to 30 April 2020
- SEC Notice as of 07 May 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions regarding the foregoing SEC Notice as of 19 May 2020
V. Summary of Post-ECQ Requirements and Period of Submissions (as of 28 April 2020)
VI. Extension of the Deadline for the Submission of the Integrated Annual Corporate Governance Report
- SEC Notice as of 22 April 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions regarding the foregoing SEC Notice as of 27 April 2020
VII. Conduct of Meetings During the Enhanced Community Quarantine Period
- SEC Memorandum Circulars as of 18 March 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions regarding the foregoing Circulars as of 27 March 2020
VIII. General Guidelines on the Electronic Filing and Submission of AFS and Annual and Quarterly Reports
- SEC Memorandum Circulars as of 21 April 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions regarding the foregoing SEC Memorandums as of 28 April 2020
IX. Online Company Registration and Amendment Procedures During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- SEC Notices as of 30 March 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions regarding the above-mentioned SEC Notices as of 09 June 2020
X. Specific Guidelines and Notices for Corporations Under the Corporate Governance and Finance Department (“CGFD”)
- SEC Notices as of 31 March 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions regarding the above-mentioned SEC Notices as of 01 April 2020
XI. Notice to Comply with the Mandatory 30-Days Grace Period for Payment of Loans
- SEC Notice as of 17 June 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions regarding the mandatory 30-days grace period as of 30 April 2020
XII. Deadline for Submission of Mandatory Disclosure of Non-Stock Corporations
- SEC Notice (undated)
- Frequently Asked Questions regarding the submission of Mandatory Disclosure of Non-Stock Corporations as of 09 June 2020
XIII. Filing of SEC Form 17-LC & Notice of Postponement of Annual Stockholders Meeting for Publicly-Listed Corporations and Other Corporations with registered securities under the supervision of MSRD
- SEC and PSE Notices as of 20 April 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions regarding the above-mentioned issuances as of 27 April 2020
XIV. Suspension of the SEC Express System
- SEC Notice as of 02 April 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions on the suspension of the SEC Express System as of 08 April 2020
XV. Online Registration System of One Person Corporation and Corporations with 2-4 Incorporators
- SEC Notice as of 08 April 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions on the online registration as of 09 April 2020
XVI. Guidelines for the Submission/Filing of Securities Deposit During the COVID-19 Outbreak
- SEC Memorandum Circular as of 26 March 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions on the said guidelines as of 13 April 2020
ring of the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Program
- SEC Memorandum Circular 29, series of 2020
- Frequently asked questions on the 2020 Guidelines
XVIII. Other Relevant Matters
- Suspension of Hearing and Extension to File Pleadings Before the SEC as of 08 April 2020
- Filing of Reports and Other Documents and Request for Documents in the SEC Main Office during temporary closure
- List of Contact Details of SEC
I. Implementation of Bayanihan to Heal as One Act
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Temporary Measures Adopted by Taxpayers Relative to the Receipting/Invoicing During the ECQ
- BIR Issuances as of 06 May 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions on the foregoing BIR Issuances as of 18 May 2020
- BIR Issuances as of 06 May 2020
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VAT and Excise Taxes and Requirements for an ATRIG for Importations of PPE, etc.
- BIR Issuances as of 30 March 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions on the foregoing BIR Issuances as of 11 April 2020
- BIR Issuances as of 30 March 2020
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Extensions of Filing and Submission of Tax Returns and Other Documents
- BIR RMCs as of 30 April 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions on the foregoing BIR RMCs as of 04 May 2020
- BIR RMCs as of 30 April 2020
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Exemption from DST of Credit Extensions and Credit Restructuring During the ECQ
- BIR Issuances as of 03 April 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions on the foregoing BIR issuances as of 11 April 2020
- BIR Issuances as of 03 April 2020
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Exemption from Donor’s Tax and Deductibility for Income Tax Purposes of Donations Made During the ECQ Period
- BIR Revenue Regulation as of 06 April 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions on the foregoing BIR issuances as of 11 April 2020
- BIR Revenue Regulation as of 06 April 2020
II. Period Extensions for the Application of ATP Invoices/Receipts and Extending the Use of Expired Principal and Supplementary Invoices/Receipts
- BIR RMC as of 30 March 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions on BIR RMC 41-2020
III. Guidelines and Requirements of the BIR Clearance for POGO Licensees and Service Providers
- BIR RMC as of 07 May 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions on BIR RMC 46-2020
IV. Other Measures Adopted by the BIR
I. Transitory Guidelines on the Reporting of Loans to Large Enterprises as Alternative Compliance with Reserve Requirements
- BSP Memorandum as of 01 June 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions
II. Responsible Marketing on Digital Banking Services
- BSP Memorandum as of 01 June 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions
III. Financial Action Task Force Publications on High-Risk and Other Monitored Jurisdictions
- Frequently Asked Questions
IV. Submission of the FX Form 1 Weekly Report
- Frequently Asked Questions
V. Regulatory Relief from the Exposure Limit Applicable to Unit Investment Trust Funds in Relation to COVID-19
- BSP Memorandum as of 01 May 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions on above-mentioned BSP Memorandum as of 05 May 2020
VI. Utilization of Basel III Capital and Liquidity Buffers
- BSP Memorandum as of 04 May 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions on above-mentioned BSP Memorandum as of 05 May
VII. Sustainable Finance Framework
- BSP Circular as of 29 April 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions on above-mentioned BSP Circular as of 01 May 2020
VIII. Reminders Against Financial Crimes Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
- BSP Memorandum as of 29 April 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions on above-mentioned BSP Memorandum as of 01 May 2020
IX. Relaxation in the Credit Risk Weight for Loans to MSMEs Under the BSP’s Risk Based Capital Adequacy Framework
- BSP Memorandum as of 28 April 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions on above-mentioned BSP Memorandum as of 01 May 2020
X. Transitory Guidelines on the Reporting of MSME Loans as Alternative Compliance with Reserve Requirement
- BSP Memorandum as of 23 April 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions on above-mentioned BSP Memorandum as of 01 May 2020
XI. Waiver of Fees Related to the Grant of License of Authority to Provide Types A1 and B2 Advanced EFPS as Additional Relief of BSFIs
- BSP Memorandum as of 27 April 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions on above-mentioned BSP Memorandum as of 01 May 2020
XII. Fees on Interbank Fund Transfer and ATM Transactions
- BSP Memorandum as of 25 April 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions on above-mentioned BSP Memorandum as of 01 May 2020
XIII. Availability of Digital Financial Services During the ECQ Period
- BSP Memorandum as of 24 April 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions on above-mentioned BSP Memorandum as of 01 May 2020
XIV. Temporary Relief Measure on the Transactions with PhilPaSS During the ECQ Period
- BSP Memorandum as of 21 April 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions on above-mentioned BSP Memorandum as of 01 May 2020
XV. BSFI’s Personnel Exempted from the Enhanced Community Quarantine
- BSP Memorandum as of 13 April 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions on above-mentioned BSP Memorandum as of 20 April 2020
XVI. Regulatory Relief Measures for BSFI’s Affected by COVID-19
- BSP Memorandum as of 27 April 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions on above-mentioned BSP Memorandum as of 01 May 2020
XVII. Additional Operational Relief Measures
- BSP Memorandum as of 13 April 2020
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- Frequently Asked Questions on above-mentioned BSP Memorandum as of 20 April 2020
Outbreak
- BSP Memorandum as of 20 March 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions on above-mentioned BSP Memorandum as of 27 March 2020
XIX. Reserve Requirement Ratios of BSFI’s During the Enhanced Community Quarantine Period
XX. Operational Relief Measures for Foreign Exchange Transactions
- Issuances as of 27 March 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions on above-mentioned issuances as of 30 March 2020
XXI. Relief Measure on Customer Identification to Manage COVID-19 Situation
- BSP Memorandum as of 30 March 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions on the above-mentioned BSP Memorandum as of 31 March 2020
XXII. Administrative Proceedings in the BSP Legal Office (31 March 2020)
XXIII. Anti-Money Laundering Council (29 March 2020)
XXIV. Reduction in Reserve Requirement for Deposits and Deposit Substitutes
- BSP Circular as of 03 April 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions on the above-mentioned BSP Memorandum as of 02 April 2020
XXV. Submission of Reports/Documents and Communications to the BSP Department of Loans and Credit
- BSP Memorandum as of 31 March 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions on the above-mentioned BSP Memorandum as of 02 April 2020
XXVI. DST Exemption on Loan Reliefs Falling Due Within the ECQ Period
- BIR Issuances as of 03 April 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions on the above-mentioned BSP Memorandum as of 02 April 2020
XXVI. Financial Services by BSFIs During Holy Week
XXVIII. Treatment of Net Unrealized Losses in the EFCDU/FCDU
- BSP Memorandum as of 08 April 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions on the above-mentioned BSP Memorandum as of 20 April 2020
XXIX. Submission on the FX Form 1 Weekly Report
- BSP Memorandum as of 14 April 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions on the above-mentioned BSP Memorandum as of 20 April 2020
XXX. Availment Procedures for the BSP Rediscount Facilities
- BSP Memorandum as of 08 April 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions on the above-mentioned BSP Memorandum as of 20 April 2020
XXXI. Reclassification of Debt Securities Measured at Fair Value to the Amortized Cost Category
- BSP Memorandum as of 08 April 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions on the above-mentioned BSP Memorandum as of 20 April 2020
XXXII. Reduction in the Minimum Liquidity Ratio in Response to COVID-19
- BSP Memorandum as of 07 April 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions on the above-mentioned BSP Memorandum as of 20 April 2020
XXXIII. Mandatory 30-Days Grace Period Under the Bayanihan Act and its Implementing Rules and Regulations
- Issuances
- Frequently Asked Questions on the Mandatory 30-Days Grace Period as of 03 June 2020
I. Issuances
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Department of Energy as of 15 April 2020
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National Electrification Administration as of 04 May 2020
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Department of Trade and Industry
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Energy Regulatory Commission
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Philippine Conventional Energy Contracting Program
II. Frequently Asked Questions on the Issuances
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Generation Companies and Distribution Utilities (Updated as of 08 May 2020)
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Electronic Cooperatives (Updated as of 08 May 2020)
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Providing a National Smart Grid Policy Framework for the Philippine Electric Power Industry and Roadmap for the Distribution Utilities
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Implementing Rules and Regulations of the “Murang Kuryente Act”
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Guidelines on the Planned Outage Schedules of Power Plants and Transmission Facilities and the Public Posting of the Grid Operating and Maintenance Program
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Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 11361 otherwise know as the “Anti-Obstruction of Power Lines Act”
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Unimpeded Delivery of Energy Services During the Enhanced Community Quarantine Period
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Suspension of the Collection of the Feed-In Tariff Allowance (Updated as of 08 May 2020)
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Extension of Deadlines (Updated as of 17 April 2020)
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Extension of Period of Payments (Updated as of 08 May 2020)
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Other Relevant Matters (Updated as of 08 May 2020)
Bureau of Immigration Press Releases
- Press Releases as of 02 June 2020
- Summary of Post-ECQ Requirements and Period of Submissions as of 28 April 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions on the foregoing Press Releases as of 05 June 2020
I. Procedural Guidelines for Court of Tax Appeals Hearings via Video Conference
- Court of Tax Appeals Issuances as of 19 May 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions on the Procedural Guidelines for CTA Hearings via Video Conference (as of 26 May 2020)
II. Operation of Courts During the Enhanced Community Quarantine
- Supreme Court Administrative Issuances as of 4 August 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions regarding Court Operations Beginning 01 June 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions regarding Court Operations for the MECQ period of 3 to 18 August 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions regarding Court of Appeals Guidelines on Return to Work and Resumption of Operation
- Frequently Asked Questions regarding Pilot Testing of Hearings of Criminal Cases Involving Persons Deprived of Liberty Through Videoconferencing
III. Pending Actions with the National Privacy Commission
IV. Online Filing of Complaint or Information and Posting of Bail
I. Expedited Release of Reefer Containers and Dry Vans During the ECQ Period
- Issuances as of 02 April 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions on the expedited release of reefer containers and dry vans as of 11 April 2020
II. Importation of Personal Protective Equipment and Other Medical Supplies During the ECQ Period
- Issuances as of Bureau of Customs as of 30 March 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions on the importation of PPEs and other medical supplies during the ECQ period
Public Advisories During the Enhanced Community Quarantine Period as of 18 May 2020
FAQs on the above-mentioned Public Advisories of PCC as of 25 May 2020
We will update this page from time to time to give you the latest legal developments.