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Duterte wants time to study Philippines’ travel ban on Taiwan due to COVID-19
The Philippine government's travel ban on Taiwan, initially imposed for the safety of Filipinos amid the COVID-19 outbreak, is now under review by President Rodrigo Duterte.
Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo stated that the primary consideration for any travel restrictions is the health and safety of Filipinos.
The ban, which also covers mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau, was announced on Monday.
Like most nations, the Philippines recognizes Beijing's stance that Taiwan is a renegade province.
Taiwan, which maintains its independence from China, has expressed disappointment and is considering retaliatory measures, such as canceling visa-free entry for Filipinos.
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President Rodrigo Duterte will review Taiwan's appeal to lift its inclusion in the temporary travel ban imposed to contain the spread of the coronavirus disease-2019 (Covid-19).
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Philippine port authorities have been instructed to allow the entry and exit of travelers to and from Taiwan following the lifting of the travel ban.
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Taiwan is considering revoking visa-free entry for Filipinos as a response to the Philippines' travel ban on Taiwanese citizens.
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Senator Panfilo Lacson initially questioned the travel ban to Taiwan, stating it lacked a health basis and could harm Filipino workers there.
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The Taiwan government expressed offense over the Philippines' temporary travel ban, not due to the novel coronavirus, but because they were grouped with mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau.
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