Manila Bulletin
PH to welcome fully vaxxed tourists from 'green' countries — DOT
The Philippines will reopen its borders to fully vaccinated tourists from "green list" countries by the end of the year, following an in-principle approval from the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF).
Only individuals fully vaccinated with vaccines recognized by the Philippine FDA or the World Health Organization will be permitted entry.
Foreign inbound travelers who test negative for COVID-19 using an RT-PCR test within 72 hours prior to arrival will not be required to undergo an RT-PCR test upon arrival.
Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat stated that allowing tourists from green countries will significantly aid the country's recovery efforts and bolster consumer confidence.
This move is expected to boost tourist arrivals and receipts, contributing to the country's GDP growth.
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