Manila Bulletin
DOT cool with Cebu's ditching of swab test requirement for tourists
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is reminding travelers to continue observing health and safety protocols despite Cebu Province dropping the negative RT-PCR test requirement for tourists.
DOT Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat acknowledged the authority of local chief executives to set their own protocols.
She emphasized the importance of adhering to minimum health and safety measures like wearing masks and face shields, physical distancing, and hand sanitizing.
Romulo-Puyat also stressed the need for tourists to book or operate in DOT-accredited establishments.
The DOT supports the safe reopening of tourist destinations to help restart the economy and restore jobs for tourism workers.
Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia's Executive Order No. 12, Series of 2021, eased restrictions for tourism-related activities in the province under certain conditions.
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