DOT proposes 7-day quarantine for fully-vax OFWs, balikbayan

Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat is proposing a reduced quarantine period for fully-vaccinated overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and balikbayan from 10 days to seven days.

Puyat said the proposal, which includes a 'green lane' for vaccinated individuals, will be discussed with health experts on Wednesday.

Balikbayan are currently discouraged from returning due to the required quarantine period, but Puyat noted that other countries like Thailand have shorter quarantine periods for fully-vaccinated travelers.