*Based on the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Memorandum Circular No. 21-38

1. Limit capacity to 30% for all cinemas
   30 is the limit, as the capacity of cinemas will be reduced to 30%.

2. Proper PPE for all employees
   Wear your shield! All cinemas must ensure adequate provision of personal protective equipment to all employees

3. Disinfection of cinemas after every screening
   We are in the endgame. Cinemas will be disinfected after every screening.

4. Safety Officers must be present
   Safety officers, assemble! 
   Health and Safety officers will be physically present at all times to ensure that the government-imposed limitations on venue/seating capacity are strictly followed.

5. Proper ventilation & air filtration system in place
   Riddikulus! To prevent the possible transmission of the virus inside cinemas, proper ventilation and air filtration systems should be in place. 

6. Staggered movie schedule
   Give movies space and time! Films will have staggered start times to reduce crowds in lobby, concession stands, and queuing areas.

7. Frequent hand-washing
   Wash it away, peeps! Hand hygiene and sanitation facilities and supplies will be installed.

8. Entry and Exit points
   Move in, move out! Observe separate entry and exit points in high traffic areas that will be designated

9. Contactless payment is encouraged
   Let’s go DIGITAL! Use digital tools to enable establishments to receive payments via cashless modes and to operate on a by-appointment or reservation basis to adhere to venue capacity requirements.

10. Upon entry at movie houses
    To temperatures, health declarations, vax ids, and beyond! Upon entry, your temperature will be checked. Those with symptoms or exposure to COVID-19 cases, regardless of vaccination status, shall not be allowed entry. For Vaccinated citizens, vaccination ID is required when purchasing your movie tix.

11. Staggered seating arrangement will be strictly implemented
    Keep your friends close, but not inside the cinema! A one (1) meter distance is required in all directions.

*Based on the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Memorandum Circular No. 21-38
 

1. Wear a mask at all times
   May your mask be with you! Wear it at all times. 

2. No shields for a better view
   Put that face shield down! Cinemas allowed face shields to be removed temporarily during the screening proper.

3. No eating inside
   Food can’t wait but for now, it SHOULD! Food shall only be consumed in designated eating areas, subject to the sector-specific protocols for food preparation establishments.

4. Drinking water is allowed
   Drink your water peeps! In consideration of possible emergencies and other health risks, allow drinking water to be consumed inside cinemas.

5. Audience must also observe the following:
   Y’all should know this!

   • 1-meter physical distancing

   • Cough and sneeze etiquette

   • Proper hand hygiene and infection control

   • Proper use and disposal of Personal Protective Equipment

   • Throw out your own waste at designated bins as you leave the cinema 

   • Stay seated and keep conversations to a minimum for the duration of the show

All feedback and complaints from the general public may be coursed through the DTI  Consumer  Care  Hotline 1-384.

Reference: DTI Memorandum Circular 21-38, Series of 2021

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