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Use delivery services for basic goods only, DTI tells public amid Luzon-wide quarantine
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) anticipates a surge in food delivery services during Luzon's enhanced community quarantine.
Food preparation and delivery services are permitted to operate throughout the quarantine period from March 17 to April 13.
DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez urged the public to limit their purchases through delivery services to basic goods such as food, medicine, and grocery products, excluding items like clothing.
With dine-in services prohibited, the DTI is actively encouraging food preparation and delivery as a viable business opportunity.
A key precautionary measure emphasized by the DTI is the implementation of a no-contact delivery system to prevent physical interaction between delivery staff and customers.
GrabFood Philippines has begun implementing contactless delivery this week to adhere to social distancing recommendations.
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Food delivery services Grab Food and Foodpanda have announced their resumption of operations starting March 17, following an earlier halt due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon.
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The entire island of Luzon is under an enhanced community quarantine from March 17 to April 13 to curb the spread of COVID-19, with strict home quarantine for over 53 million residents and increased police and military presence at checkpoints.
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President Duterte assured the public of sufficient food supplies during the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon, directing Social Welfare Secretary Rolando Joselito Bautista to use all available government vehicles for distribution.
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Agriculture Secretary William Dar assured the unrestricted movement of food and agriculture products across Luzon following the enhanced community quarantine.
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Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez assured the public that there is enough food supply to last until after the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) ends, as logistical issues have been addressed.
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