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Planning to visit Siargao? Check out these travel requirements and protocols you need to know
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to pester the country, travel restrictions in the Philippines have started to ease after months of lockdown, and one of the popular local destinations to reopen is Siargao, widely known as the surfing capital in the Philippines.
Flights to Siargao have already resumed operations last December 1, 2020. Airlines are now allowed to have one round-trip commercial flight per week, per route. Albeit the local destination has eased travel restrictions, some health and safety protocols are still need to be followed. There are also travel requirements visitors have to comply with before going and present...
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Planning to hike during the pandemic? Here's how to stay safe on the trails
Being one with the nature has been proven cathartic and blessedly escapist, as it’s one of the best ways in order for us to release stress and respite from the busy and hectic life in the metro. But due to the existing threat of the coronavirus pandemic, there are things that we need to follow and consider for a safe and responsible outdoor adventure.
Medical experts actually said that hiking is safe during the pandemic as long as you do it alone or with someone at a trail or park that isn't crowded.
For those who intent on travelling and...
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Updates on travel restriction in the Philippines this Christmas season
During the Yuletide season, borders in the country will still remain closed to foreign travelers until further notice, according to the Bureau of Immigration.
While Filipino nationals, spouses or children of nationals, and residents returning from abroad are exempted from the entry ban, and may be subject to quarantine for a maximum of 14 days or COVID-19 testing upon arrival. They should also have pre-booked reservations to a quarantine facility and pre-booked testing for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) at a laboratory operating at the airport. These costs shall be covered by passengers, and everyone must fill out a Case Investigation...
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The new ‘Travel Philippines’ app, and other essential apps for your stress-free travels
Looking for a travel companion that can give you updates to travel advisories during the pandemic? Worry no more!
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and its attached agency, Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) launched a new travel app called ‘Travel Philippines’, on Friday, October 30, 2020, in partnership with venture builder HIMO Global Inc.
The newly-launched travel web application will give tourists an update on the status of destinations that recently reopened, providing them one digital stop when planning leisure trips under the "new normal" which will also allow users to create itineraries conveniently, and securely store digital copies of travel...
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Reminders for your Non-Essential Travel Plans this New Normal
Yes, we get it. It has been months and months of staring at the walls of your house, feet aching with the desire to travel again to your favorite destination.
The pandemic took a big hit on the tourism industry due to strict travel guidelines that were implemented. For us staying comfortably at home, reopening the tourism industry will give us the chance to do leisure activities again — but for those who work for the tourist industry, this could be a lifesaver.
As we start to open the Philippines once again for the sake of our economy, the government...