PHILIPPINE Airlines (PAL) shares upcoming changes in travel protocols that will help improve the convenience of traveling to the Philippines, both for Filipinos and non-Filipino travelers.

For new entry, testing and quarantine protocols for entry to the Philippines, starting Feb. 1, 2022 – for fully-vaccinated arriving Filipinos and eligible foreigners, regardless of country of origin are required to present a negative RT-PCR test taken within 48 hours prior to departure from the country of origin.

Also, shall no longer be required to observe mandatory facility-based quarantine upon arrival; but shall self-monitor for any sign or symptom of Covid for 7 days, with the first day being the day of arrival; and shall be required to report to the LGU of destination should any symptoms manifest.

Must have any of the following proofs of vaccination against COVID-19 that are recognized under existing IATF regulations – a World Health Organization International Certificate of Vaccination, VaxCertPH certification, or national/state digital certificate of the foreign government which has accepted VaxCertPH, unless otherwise accepted by the IATF.

Unvaccinated and partially-vaccinated travelers, as well as those whose vaccination status cannot be validated – shall be required to present a negative RT-PCR test taken within 48 hours prior to departure from the country of origin.

In addition, they are also required to undergo facility-based quarantine until the release of negative RT-PCR test results to be taken on the 5th day of quarantine – shall observe home quarantine until the 14th day from the day of arrival.

Their home quarantine will be monitored by the LGU of destination and their Barangay Health Emergency Response Teams.

Children under 12 years of age who cannot be vaccinated shall follow the quarantine protocols of the parent/s or the accompanying adult/guardian traveling with them.

Starting February 10, 2022, fully-vaccinated nationals of “non-visa required countries” shall be allowed to enter the Philippines, provided that their passports are valid for 6 months from time of arrival, and they hold return tickets to their country of origin or to their next destination.

They must have any of the following proofs of vaccination against COVID-19 that are recognized under existing IATF regulations – World Health Organization International Certificate of Vaccination, VaxCertPH certification, or national/state digital certificate of the foreign government which has accepted the VaxCertPH under a reciprocal arrangement or accepted by the IATF.

For the latest updates on flights, travel rules, and regulations, please visit the official PAL Facebook Page or log on to philippineairlines.com.

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Jun I. Legaspi