Davao City Mayor Inday Sara Duterte issued Executive Order (E.O.) 60, Series of 2020, which provides the guidelines for the use of the Safe Davao QR (DQR) yesterday, November 3.
The EO mandates the use of the DQR by all individuals, including non-residents, effective November 7 to hasten contact tracing in the city’s war against the coronavirus disease (Covid-19).The order came in the wake of the surge of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) cases in the city due to several activities allowed during the modified general community quarantine (MGCQ).
As of 5 p.m. of November 2, the Department of Health Davao Region reported that Davao City has 1,055 active Covid-19 cases. Since the outbreak in March, the total number of cases in the city was logged at 3,899. Of this, the total recoveries were 2,670 and deaths at 174.Duterte said in her E.O. that there is a need to control the Covid-19 cases as the Covid-19 beds at the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) and the Temporary Treatment and Monitoring Facilities (TTMFs) are now all occupied.
“Tracing has encountered several challenges and needs to be continually improved. The paper and pen contact tracing form in establishments have severely compromised the privacy of data and is a potential source of transmission of the virus,” she said, adding that the DQR will help limit the movement of people to accessing only essential goods and services for work or business – in keeping with the community quarantine protocols.
Institutionalizing the DQR will also implement contactless data gathering and electronic storage of data while enforcing the prohibition on non-essential travels within the city.E.O. 60 will strictly implement the no QR code, no travel, or no entry policy.
The one-time permanent and unique DQR, defined as an electronic contact tracing and travel pass platform, will be implemented as a pass for entry into and travel inside Davao City, provided that such travel is only for goods and accessing essential services or for work and business; as a pass at law enforcement checkpoints and barangay patrols implementing the prohibition on non-essential travel; and as a contact tracing log for entry and exit in all offices and establishments.
Duterte reiterated that individuals must keep their DQR confidential and publicly posting it is strictly prohibited to prevent identity theft. The DQR must be stored in the email or a hard copy of it must be secured.However, airplane travelers shall register for two codes, their QR code for the exit at the Davao International Airport and their DQR.
All individuals must bring their DQR when leaving three meters away from their premises or gates as barangay personnel will randomly scan people within their area of responsibility to check on violation of the non-essential travel prohibition. Individuals aged 18 years old and below and above 65 will be issued DQR as part of the vulnerable sector to caution checkpoints, offices, and establishments.
All employers are tasked to assist their employees or workers in applying for a DQR, particularly those without smartphones, no access to the internet, and a printer. Criminal charges await those who will make and sell fake identities and registering for a DQR while any person caught tampering with and hacking the online link shall be prosecuted for cybercrimes.
The audit personnel will cancel any DQR with fake information and the person holding the same upon reaching checkpoints will be detained for investigation and will face charges once the cancellation is found to be correct and in order.Since the DQR is free, internet shops and business individuals may only charge a maximum cost of P15 when they offer the service of internet use, printing, and lamination of the DQR. Barangay personnel and all police stations assisting in the issuance of DQRs for individuals shall do so without charges and fees.
For any assistance, the public may contact thse official helpline platforms: Smart – 0961-750-3542, 0961-750-3541, 0961-750-3540; Globe – 0995-461-6400, 0995-461-6402, 0995-461-6394; https://www.facebook.com/safedavaoqr or @safedavaoqr (Facebook and Messenger)
REQUIREMENTS
Before going online to access the DQR link https://safedavaoqr.davaoct.com, individuals must prepare the following:
1. A clear photo of one valid ID (Social Security System, Government Service Insurance System, Unified Multi-Purpose Identification Card; Land Transportation Office driver’s license, student permit in card format; Professional Regulatory Commission ID; Overseas Workers Welfare Administration, Integrated Department of Labor and Employment card; Commission on Elections voter’s ID or voter’s certification from the election officer; Philippine National Police firearms license; senior citizen ID; airman license issued August 2016; Philippine Postal ID issued November 2016 onwards; school ID; passport; Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) copy of a birth certificate)
2. A clear photo of the individual with the valid ID or birth certificate beside his face
3. A clear photo of the individual, facing the camera and showing the entire face (face masks or coverings are prohibited)
4. A valid mobile phone number
5. A valid email addressAn individual can also apply for a DQR at the nearest police station in the absence of an ID or birth certificate. The police can decline to issue a DQR once a person is found inconsistent in answering questions or cannot prove that the DQR will be used for essential travel.
SCANNING
A smartphone with an internet connection, tablet with an internet connection, or QR code scanning device/machine attached to a personal computer with an internet connection may be used as DQR scanners.Other options for DQR checking if the internet is not available include picture taking of the DQR, listing down of the text code/alphanumeric code under DQR code, and then uploading the data once the online connection is re-established, using the traditional pen and paper method. But the offline solution is not encouraged as it could not be easily verified.Meanwhile, the Task Force Davao (TFD) checkpoints are required to scan the DQRs of all individuals upon their entry while the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) shall conduct scanning at designated checkpoints within the city. At checkpoints, documents that must be presented to prove essential travel are valid ID, employer/principal certification for those with no employer-employee relationship, business permit, or any other document to prove travel is to access essential goods and services or for work/business may be required by checkpoint personnel; and original receipt of items or services.
Without any of these documents, “a convincing oral explanation may be admitted by checkpoint personnel”.Only barangay officials and personnel donning complete official uniforms are authorized to randomly scan individuals on the streets within their areas of responsibility along with other law enforcement personnel supporting the TFD, DCPO, and barangay checkpoints.All private and government offices, event venues, hospitals, hotels, malls, stores, groceries, mini-marts, restaurants, carenderias, palengkes, places of worship, educational institutions, and all other offices, establishments, and organizations are mandated to prepare their online and offline scan for all individuals entering and exiting their areas.All records must be kept confidential under Republic Act 10173 or the Data Privacy Act and these can only be shared with the City Health Office (CHO). CIO
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