Manila Bulletin
Fully vaxxed kids, seniors now allowed for point-to-point travel -- DOT
The Department of Tourism (DOT) announced that fully vaccinated individuals of all ages from Metro Manila are now permitted to travel on a point-to-point basis, provided they are traveling to areas under general community quarantine (GCQ) and modified GCQ.
This revised guideline from the Inter-Agency Task Force includes allowing individuals below 18 years old, fully vaccinated seniors over 65, those with health risks, and pregnant women to travel.
Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat expressed optimism that the eased restrictions will aid in the recovery of the local tourism industry and encourage more Filipinos to get vaccinated.
The DOT anticipates that lifting these travel limitations will help tourism workers and stakeholders regain their lost livelihoods.
Romulo-Puyat emphasized that safe travel is still possible with existing precautions and protocols, allowing families to bond through travel.
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