Philippines implements travel ban on India arrivals
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) and the Department of Health (DOH) are preparing for a temporary travel ban on persons traveling to the Philippines from India starting Thursday until May 14.
BI officers will conduct 100% passport inspections to determine travelers' recent history in India, excluding those who have been there within the last 14 days.
The DOH clarified that the ban applies to all travelers regardless of nationality and includes Filipino citizens residing in India.
Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire stated that this measure is necessary to protect Philippine borders from the surge in COVID-19 cases in India.
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