Firm Announcement – Metro Manila under Community Quarantine
 

To our valued colleagues and friends, due to the continuing rise of COVID-19 infections, the Philippine health authorities has declared a Code Red sublevel 2 status in the country.  The government has now declared the whole of Metro Manila under a state of community quarantine starting 15 March 2020 until 14 April 2020.  During this period, land, domestic air and domestic sea travel to and from Metro Manila will be suspended, schools will be closed, government work in the executive department will be suspended (but will have skeletal force; likely to be adopted by the judicial department) and flexible working arrangements are encouraged to be adopted in the private sector.  While the agencies of the government are expected to provide guidelines on the implementation of the community quarantine, the situation will be assessed on a day-to-day basis.
 
Prior to this announcement, and with the primordial interests of their employees’ safety and health in mind, Del Rosario & Del Rosario as well as Del Rosario Pandiphil have adopted flexible work arrangements. These arrangements may change depending on the fluidity of the circumstances. While Del Rosario & Del Rosario / Del Rosario Pandiphil commit to continue to provide the service it has been known for, there may be delays or limitations in the service provided because of such arrangements.  
 
We shall provide further updates should there be any change in the situation.  We thank you for your support and understanding during these abnormal times.

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Areas of Specialization: Shipping, Labour, Transport, Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions, Insurance, Immigration, Litigation, Arbitration, Intellectual Property
 
2018 AsiaLaw Profiles: Outstanding in Shipping, Maritime & Aviation; Recommended in Dispute Resolution & Litigation, Intellectual Property, Labour & Employment

“Del Rosario & Del Rosario has the strongest shipping practice in the Philippines. They definitely deserves the top ranking.” AsiaLaw Profiles 2018

“We rely on them when there’s a problem. We can trust them. And they can deliver the service required.” The Legal 500 2018

“For almost four decades, DelRosarioLaw has led in the shipping and transport practice in the Philippines by assisting stakeholders in fostering institutional changes to ensure the continued viability of the local shipping and manning sectors. This enduring reputation has made the firm’s opinion in major maritime policies of the country most sought after.” Chambers Asia-Pacific 2018

Del Rosario & Del Rosario, a four-decades-old firm, is considered to be among the top shipping and maritime practices in the country. It has also built a formidable reputation in insurance and reinsurance, and has more than 30 lawyers, including 10 partners.” The Philippines Law Firm Awards 2018