Firm Announcement – Enhanced Community Quarantine extended throughout Luzon Island, Metro Manila
 
To our valued colleagues and friends, the Philippine Government has now extended the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) over the entire Luzon Island, including Metro Manila, until 30 April 2020.  Originally, the ECQ was supposed to end on 12 April 2020 but due to the rising COVID-19 infections, an extension was deemed necessary to hopefully prevent further spread.
 
The extended ECQ would still follow the original scheme where strict home quarantine shall be implemented in all households.  Public transportation shall be suspended and workers from both the public and private sector, unless considered as essential or critical, should be in home quarantine and if able, should work from home.
 
Considering the extension, we do foresee that various government agencies (NLRC, NCMB, courts) will adjust their initial guidelines on the implementation of the ECQ.
 
While our physical offices will remain closed for the duration of the extended ECQ, work from home arrangements have been adopted by Del Rosario & Del Rosario as well as Del Rosario Pandiphil and we shall continue to assist remotely through calls and emails. We again thank everyone for their continued support and understanding during these extraordinary 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.