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PH measures in place to contain nCoV, tourists assured
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Tourism Congress of the Philippines (TCP) assure that the Philippines remains a safe destination for travel despite the novel coronavirus (nCoV) threat.
The national government is implementing preventive and precautionary measures to contain the spread of the virus, including a temporary entry ban for tourists from China, its Special Administrative Regions (SARs), Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan.
Filipinos returning from these areas are required to undergo a 14-day quarantine.
To mitigate the economic impact of the nCoV crisis, the tourism sector will offer value-added tour packages, discounted accommodations, and reduced domestic flight prices.
The DOT and TCP will continue marketing and promotions of Philippine destinations, with a specific focus on domestic travelers.
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