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Regional Updates (03/28/21)
Staycations in Metro Manila and nearby provinces are suspended from March 29 to April 4, 2021, due to the imposition of enhanced community quarantine.
Only accredited accommodation establishments functioning as quarantine facilities are permitted to operate within the NCR Plus bubble, which includes Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal.
The Department of Tourism (DOT) stated that staycation hotels are temporarily halted from operating during this period.
The DOT emphasized that establishments allowed to operate must strictly enforce health and safety protocols, with penalties for violators including fines and accreditation suspension or cancellation.
The agency acknowledged and thanked staycation hotels for allowing guests to rebook without penalties as a gesture of support for safe tourism.
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