DOT: More LGUs drop COVID-19 testing for travelers

The Department of Tourism (DOT) announced that more local government units (LGUs) have removed the COVID-19 RT-PCR and antigen testing requirements for domestic travelers, further easing travel restrictions.

Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat expressed gratitude to the LGUs for this development, noting the increase in tourist numbers and hoping for a hundred percent vaccination rate to boost tourism.

As of October 24, destinations like Cebu Province, Lapu-Lapu City, and Catbalogan City no longer require testing upon arrival.

Some destinations, including Bohol, Iloilo City, and Negros Occidental, now require vaccination certificates obtained through VaxCertPH.

Other locations such as Clark Freeport Zone and Subic Bay Freeport Zone accept vaccination cards as a requirement, with some exceptions for areas under stricter quarantine classifications.

Travelers are advised to verify other entry requirements with the respective LGUs before their trip.