The Safety Seal Certification program started in June 2021 as a response of the Inter Agency Task Force (IATF) to ensure the compliance of business establishments to safety protocols for the prevention and control of COVID 19.

In 2021, a total of 24 business establishments under the scope of DTI, which included supermarkets, groceries, convenience stores, construction supply, hardware stores, logistics service outlets, barbershops and

As of April 2022, a total of 33 applications were filed online, of which, 29 (24  renewal; five new) were already approved and awarded to qualified establishments.  The remaining  four establishments are still  set  for inspection.

Fernando is reminding the business establishments to sustain their compliance to the Safety Seal Program and for the public to abide by the health protocols as well. (JBG/PSM/PIA-Antique)