Manila Bulletin
Cops told to stick to existing travel rules amid confusion on protocols for fully-vaccinated
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has instructed its regional and provincial units to coordinate with local government units (LGUs) on enforcing travel protocols related to COVID-19.
PNP chief Gen. Guillermo Eleazar emphasized the need for clear understanding of roles in implementing these protocols.
The public is advised to check local regulations before traveling to avoid any inconvenience.
This directive comes as the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) is still finalizing protocols for fully vaccinated travelers.
The Department of Health (DOH) previously clarified that LGUs can still require a negative swab test result from fully vaccinated travelers for entry into their respective jurisdictions.
This existing resolution allowing LGUs to require RT-PCR test results remains in effect while new protocols are being finalized.
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