Manila Bulletin
Task force tightens control on travel authority; coordinates with LGUs on influx from urban areas
The Joint Task Force (JTF) Covid Shield is implementing stricter screening for travel authorities issued to locally stranded individuals (LSIs).
Police commanders are now required to coordinate with receiving local government units (LGUs) to ensure they approve LSI travel before a travel authority is issued.
Essential details such as the LSI's name, travel date, and transportation plans must be provided before the travel authority is granted.
Arriving LSIs will be verified by the receiving LGU's police station to confirm prior coordination occurred.
This new measure addresses complaints from LGUs about uncoordinated LSI returns, which have been linked to surges in COVID-19 cases.
Lack of coordination previously led to issues with quarantine facility availability and inadequate health facilities for positive cases.
Prior coordination allows receiving LGUs to effectively plan and manage the entry of individuals, especially those from the National Capital Region, the virus's epicenter.
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