Valley implements new window periods

NEW window periods are set for the 16 barangays of Benguet’s capital town in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic effective, Wednesday, March 25.

Mayor Romeo Salda said a window period for the purchase of food, medical and agricultural needs is to be allotted.

The window period was set after discussion with municipal and barangay officials and the La Trinidad Municipal Police Station, after deliberation, a 24-hour curfew has been set with no window period for Sundays in the town as precautionary measure against the threat of the virus.

New window periods for Barangays Alapang, Ambiong, Bahong, Beckel, Bineng is set from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon for Monday, Wednesday and Friday (MWF) only.

In the afternoon from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. of MWF, schedule is set for Barangays Betag, Pico, Shilan, Tawang and Wangal.

For Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (TTHS) schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon is set for Barangays Alno, Balili and Puguis. From 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. is set for Barangays Cruz, Lubas, Poblacion.

All establishments providing basic necessities including eateries, farm supplies ad pet shops, banks and financial institutions

may be allowed to open from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. while restaurants and eateries are for take – out only.

Sari-sari stores in the barangays are open from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. only.

There will be only one pass slip per family for the window period, the bearer must wear a mask at all times and observe physical distancing