Manila Bulletin
Marcos, PH delegation unscathed from China visit
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and his delegation underwent COVID-19 testing upon arrival in Beijing as part of China's protocol amid a surge in infections.
No one from the Philippine delegation tested positive for COVID-19 upon their return to the Philippines.
The delegation underwent antigen testing upon arrival at Villamor Air Base in Pasay City.
All members of the delegation were tested for COVID-19 on Wednesday night before departing Beijing.
The delegation was also required to present a negative RT-PCR test before departing the Philippines.
China is currently experiencing a significant increase in COVID-19 cases following the recent easing of its stringent zero-COVID policies.
Marcos reiterated that enforcing travel restrictions for arriving passengers from China will have to be based on science.
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