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14 destinations scrap swab test for fully vaxxed persons
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has identified 14 destinations that have removed the COVID-19 swab test requirement for fully vaccinated tourists.
Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat welcomed the development, stating the DOT has been advocating for reduced travel restrictions, especially in areas with high vaccination rates.
These destinations include Cebu province, Lapu-Lapu City, Catbalogan City, Bohol, Iloilo City, Negros Occidental, Clark Freeport Zone, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Tarlac, Masbate province, Southern Leyte, Tacloban City, Maasin City, and Misamis Oriental.
Some destinations, such as Bohol, Iloilo City, and Negros Occidental, still require a vaccination certificate from vaxcert.doh.gov.ph.
Clark Freeport Zone and Tarlac have specific conditions related to the quarantine status of incoming travelers.
Boracay, however, continues to mandate a negative RT-PCR test result for all tourists, with exceptions for those from Panay Island and Guimaras Province.
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