1. Entry to the Philippine International Convention Center:
   1. Minimum Public Health Standards shall still be practiced, specifically the following:
      1. Temperature scans
      2. Physical distancing
      3. Availability of handwashing stations, sanitizers and alcohol.
   2. Wearing of face masks is now optional indoors and outdoors, but senior citizens and immunocompromised individuals are encouraged to wear masks.
   3. Vaccination cards are no longer required for entry.

2. For pregnant graduates, please provide a Certification from your OB-GYN that you are safe to attend the event.
3. Graduates are strictly prohibited from bringing children and minors.
4. Parents/companions of the graduates should be guided by the following Dress Code: Appropriate attire is required for entry to PICC. Guests wearing shorts, undershirts (sando), or slippers/flip flops will not be allowed to enter. PICC reserves the right to refuse entry of any person who is not appropriately attired.

5. Upon arrival at the designated area, graduates/sponsors shall submit themselves for body inspection and must confirm attendance at their respective College Secretaries. Those who failed to do so shall not be called on stage during the distribution of the diploma.
6. Two (2) parents/guardians are allowed to attend/enter the Center.- Parents shall be escorted /guided by the marshals to the seats marked for them. The left side should be filled up first. Standing on the aisle is not allowed.
   – Only the official photographers are allowed to take pictures inside the hall during the ceremony.
   – Marshals will assist parents and graduates who will come late on the seats designated for latecomers.

7. Bringing in and conducting the following are strictly prohibited:
   – Drugs and all other forms of contraband
   – Deadly weapons and objects
   – Food and beverage (other than those served and prepared by the in-house food concessionaire). Bottled water/water in reusable bottles may be brought inside PICC.
   – Loitering, Sleeping, Smoking, Gambling, Cooking
   – Pets
   – Smoking and vaping are strictly prohibited inside the entire PICC Complex.

8. PICC shall exercise full authority within its premises and reserves the right to control, regulate, inspect, refuse entry to or prohibit any person as well as materials considered inimical to or which constitute a violation of Philippine laws, and PICC rules and regulations.
9. In case of emergency:
   9.1  Two (2) Fire Exits located at the West side of the Plenary Hall leading to a lawn area and the Delegation Driveway; and
   9.2 Two (2) Fire Exits are located at the East side of the Plenary Hall that leads to  Forum Road.

PICC Evacuation Area Procedure

In the event of a fire or an explosion, the Deputy General Manager or the Security Officer automatically acts as Incident Commander pending the arrival of personnel from other agencies. An Advance Command Post (ACP) is then established at the sidewalk pavement along Vicente Sotto St. Only PICC Security Personnel detailed on every floor shall act as Safety Marshals, who shall undertake the following functions:

1. Search the area for personnel and guests, who may need assistance.
2. Ensure the safe evacuation of civilian personnel and guests through the nearest Exit.
3. In case fire performs, the function of initially putting out the fire utilizing available fire extinguishers for the purpose.
4. Evacuate the premises only after all personnel and guests have been evacuated. The Marshal should remain at their posts subject to safety considerations.