Republic of the Philippines
SULTAN KUDARAT STATE UNIVERSITY
               ACCESS, EJC Montilla , 9800 City of Tacurong
               Province of Sultan Kudarat
                     Office of the President
Memorandum No. 079, s. 2021
TO              :        ALL VICE PRESIDENTS
                         ALL CAMPUS DIRECTORS AND DEANS
                         ALL DIVISION DIRECTORS AND UNIT HEADS
FROM            :        ROLANDO F. HECHANOVA, RPAE, Ph.D.
                         President
SUBJECT         :        EXTENSION OF LOCKDOWN IN ACCESS AND
                         TACURONG CAMPUSES AND ADMINISTRATION AS
                         WELL AS ISULAN CAMPUS
DATE            :        MAY 29, 203Q
In view of the surge of positive cases of Covid 19 in the Administration, ACCESS,
TACURONG, AND ISULAN Campuses, and pursuant to the recommendations of the
University Health Response Team (UHRT), the following interim guidelines are
hereby implemented effective May 31, 2021:
1. An 14 days of the lockdown on those campuses/offices with confirmed COVID 19
   positive cases is hereby imposed to avoid the spread of the virus. However, so as
   not to sacrifice the quality of education to our students, a work from home virtual
   instruction will be implemented by the faculty. Moreover, submissions of the
   required reports, especially by the Office of the Board Secretary, the Accounting
   Office, the HRMDO, and other offices, must be done online;
2. Adoption, subject to approval of the Administration and Civil Service Commission,
   of a 14-day cyclical/rotational duty at the workplace and 14-day work from home
   scheme for the ACCESS, Tacurong, and Isulan campuses. Skeleton workforce
   may also be adopted to other campuses.This scheme could limit employees'
   potential exposure to COVID-19 virus;
3. Identified direct contact must undergo mandatory 14 days home quarantine which
   will start from the last day of contact with the COVID-19 positive case. They are
   likewise advised to coordinate with their respective cilinic in-charge for Rapid
   Antigen Testing chargeable to the University. Secondary contacts have to
   undergo 7 days (or as per LGU directives) quarantine at home after the last day
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                Republic of the Philippines
               SULTAN KUDARAT STATE UNIVERSITY
               ACCESS, EJC Montilla , 9800 City of Tacurong
               Province of Sultan Kudarat
   of contact with the direct contact person. Concerned personnel must strictly
   adhere to directives and COVID-19 protocols mandated by the LGU and BHERT.
   Everyone is advised to conduct self-monitoring for manifestations of flu-like
   symptoms;
4. For in person transactions, the institution will only deliver important / frontline
   services, including, but not limited to, the delivery of products and supplies in the
   University. There will be no face-to-face academic related transactions on
   affected campuses until further notification;
5. Individuals under 20 years old and over 65 years old, with co-morbidities and
   pregnant women are not allowed to enter the University premises;
6. In order to reduce and contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus, all meetings will
   be held virtually via Zoom subscription of the University;
7. Personnel with approved travels are required to submit medical certificate upon
   return to post;
8. In order to avoid the risk of COVID-19 transmission in the service communities,
   RD & E must review its policies and guidelines on the conduct of activities
   including trainings and other technical services;
9. Strict adherence of personnel to health protocols and taking precautions and
   prompt reporting of unusual health conditions are highly recommended;
10. Personnel who exhibit flu-like symptoms must immediately report to their
    respective BHERT and follow the COVID 19 Management Process of the
    University. (Transmission, Prevention and Control);
11. Entry of clienteles and other external stakeholders must be closely monitored/
    regulated by security guards to include suppliers, bidders, construction
    personnel, engineers, and the like;
12. Strict implementation of “NO SKSU-QR ID AND SC-CCTS, NO ENTRY POLICY”;
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                Republic of the Philippines
               SULTAN KUDARAT STATE UNIVERSITY
               ACCESS, EJC Montilla , 9800 City of Tacurong
               Province of Sultan Kudarat
13. Travel restriction to places with high incidence of COVID-19 cases is hereby
    implemented:
14. Honest reporting of employees who are on quarantine or who are experiencing
    any COVID-19 symptoms and are absent for more than three (3) days is strongly
    encouraged, following the line of communication below as reflected in the COVID
    19 Management Process:
       a. Concerned individual reports to his/her Campus Director or Immediate
          Supervisor;
       b. Campus Director reports to the HRMO;
       c. HRMO reports to the UHRT;
       d. UHRT reports to the University President, if necessary
15. Strict compliance of personnel in providing the needed information in the contact
    tracing form available in every office. This is to fast track the identification of
    direct contact/s whenever there is a diagnosed COVID-19 positive individual;
16. For immediate generation of results for contact tracing, the use of the cell phone
    for QR code in every office is encouraged;
17. Social gatherings are strongly discouraged;
18. Strict adoption and implementation of of the following existing precautionary
    measures related to COVID-19 in all the SKSU premises is strictly enjoined:
        a.       Proper wearing of face mask and face shields;
        b.       Regular hand washing/hand sanitation;
        c.       Cough and sneeze etiquette;
        d.       Avoid touching of nose, mouth and eyes;
        e.       Proper disposal of mask and used tissue;
        f.       Limit or prevent social gatherings and crowded places;
        g.       Strict observance of physical distancing (1.5 meters); and
        h.       Seek medical attention immediately if not feeling well or with flue like
                 symptoms; and
19. Implementation of daily office disinfection after office hours and strict
    enforcement of the UHRT guidelines.
At this point, the above-signed would like to reiterate the cooperation and support of
everyone. As SKSUans, we heal as one.
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                     Republic of the Philippines
                    SULTAN KUDARAT STATE UNIVERSITY
                    ACCESS, EJC Montilla , 9800 City of Tacurong
                    Province of Sultan Kudarat
For guidance and strict compliance.
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         Republic of the Philippines
        SULTAN KUDARAT STATE UNIVERSITY
        ACCESS, EJC Montilla , 9800 City of Tacurong
        Province of Sultan Kudarat
Contact Information:   (064) 200–7336;     +639985461009; Email: officeofthepresident@sksu.edu.ph
                                  Official Website: www.sksu.edu.ph
         Republic of the Philippines
        SULTAN KUDARAT STATE UNIVERSITY
        ACCESS, EJC Montilla , 9800 City of Tacurong
        Province of Sultan Kudarat
Contact Information:   (064) 200–7336;     +639985461009; Email: officeofthepresident@sksu.edu.ph
                                  Official Website: www.sksu.edu.ph