The Bureau of Quarantine continuously strive to provide accessible services to the public. In relation to this, the bureau had partnered with SM Mall of Asia to provide an accessible and convenient area in the said mall. The said move was in connection to the bureau’s commitment to implement R.A. 11032 which is also known as “Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018”. In addition to this, it will also help the bureau in implementing the IATF guidelines on the minimum public health standards i.e. physical distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19 infection.
ABOUT BUREAU OF QUARANTINE
Considered to be one of the oldest government agencies, Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) is the health authority and a line bureau of the Department of Health (DOH). BOQ is mandated to ensure security against the introduction and spread of infectious diseases, emerging diseases and public health emergencies of international concern (PHEIC).