SOME 222 establishments in the City of San Fernando are now “Safety Seal”-certified, five months after the launch of the program in the city in June 2021, an initiative to protect the public against Covid-19.

Malls were among the first to gain certification in the roster of 222 firms and establishments inspected for the program. Other establishments included restaurants and fast food chains, amusement centers, banks, fitness centers, and retailers, among others.

These were certified after being rated for their public health standards compliance against Covid-19.

The number is expected to grow as the Business License and Permit Division (BLPD), which leads the implementation of the program in the city, has opened the online application for the seal.

“The program, apart from ensuring the implementation of minimum public health standards among establishments, also intensifies the adoption of StaySafe.PH application for more efficient contact tracing and likewise a way to safely reopen the economy,” explained the BLPD.

The seal is valid for six months from the date of issuance, except for the tourism-related enterprises whose seal is given one-year validity. (PR)