Manila Bulletin
BI on standby for lifting of travel ban on foreign tourists
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is prepared for the Philippines' reopening to fully vaccinated travelers, with necessary manpower and facilities in place.
Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente confirmed that adjustments have been implemented to assist leisure travelers upon arrival.
This preparation comes after the Department of Tourism announced that fully vaccinated tourists from 'green list' countries may soon be allowed entry.
The BI has recently hired 99 new immigration officers and will not allow frontline personnel to take vacation leaves during the holiday season.
Additionally, the BI has resumed the use of e-gates for arriving Filipinos to expedite processing times for those returning for Christmas.
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