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Partially vaccinated tourists still required to present negative RT-PCR test result in Boracay
Boracay Island will welcome fully vaccinated domestic tourists without requiring an RT-PCR test result starting November 16.
Aklan Governor Florencio Miraflores announced the lifting of the swab test requirement for the popular tourist destination.
Visitors must present a vaccination certificate from the VaxCertPH website or a vaccination card with a QR code from their local government unit.
Minors accompanied by their parents are allowed entry, while those not fully vaccinated still need a negative RT-PCR test result.
The Department of Tourism anticipates a surge in visitors for November and December following this eased policy.
Fully vaccinated residents of Panay Island were already permitted entry without swab tests since late October.
Boracay saw a significant increase in tourist arrivals in October, with 32,452 visitors.
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