Manila Bulletin
21 hotels in NCR, Calabarzon convert over 2,000 rooms into isolation facilities
The Department of Tourism (DOT) expressed gratitude to the hotel industry for converting their establishments into isolation and quarantine facilities to aid in the country's fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
As of April 18, a total of 21 hotels in Metro Manila and Calabarzon have been transformed into isolation facilities, offering approximately 2,222 rooms.
Additionally, two accommodation establishments in Quezon City with 184 rooms are on standby for Oplan Kalinga.
Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat affirmed the DOT's commitment, alongside the hotel industry, to support national efforts in safeguarding public health and safety.
Puyat highlighted the industry's "Bayanihan spirit" in collaborating with both private and public sectors for national recovery.
These repurposed hotels have also previously provided temporary shelter for medical front-liners, BPO employees, and stranded travelers affected by quarantine restrictions.
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