Manila Bulletin
Many LGUs oppose lifting of travel requirements- LPP head
Most local government units (LGUs) are against the easing and removal of several travel protocols and requirements related to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the League of Provinces of the Philippines (LPP).
The LPP, represented by its president and Marinduque Governor Presbitero Velasco Jr., stated that a majority of LGUs wish to maintain the RT-PCR test as a mandatory pre-travel requirement.
Some LGUs are also considering implementing PCR testing upon arrival, contingent on the availability of laboratories in their destinations to ensure quick results.
This stance contrasts with Resolution No. 101 of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases, which states that travelers no longer need to be tested unless specifically required by the LGU prior to travel.
Additionally, the LPP is requesting that antigen tests, which are quicker and more economical, also be permitted as an alternative to RT-PCR tests.
Previously required documents such as travel authority and health certificates will no longer be necessary.
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