07/01/2021
Domestic travelers can now avail RT-PCR Test for ₱900
All domestic travelers can now avail of the real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain (RT-PCR) test for only ₱900.
After some local destinations have lifted their travel restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some cities and provinces would require you to submit a RT-PCR test result prior to entry.
Fret not though because we have everything that you need to know to avail of a cheaper COVID-19 RT-PCR test.
Instead of then ₱1,800, the Department of Tourism (DOT) partnered with the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) through the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines to subsidize the 50% of the COVID-19 RT-PCR test cost, hence, qualified Filipino tourists will only be paying P900.
How to apply?
1. You must register online at https://www.tpb.gov.ph/rtpcrphtravel/ 5 days before your travel date. You must also indicate a travel destination that is declared open to leisure tourists.
2. You must attach the following supporting documents:
Copy of two (2) valid government-issued IDs
Copy of confirmed hotel booking
Copy of round-trip transportation tickets if applicable (airline/bus/ferry tickets)
3. The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) shall evaluate the documents and inform you of the status of application within a reasonable time.
4. UP-PGH can only accommodate to conduct 100 COVID-19 RT-PCR tests per day. Thus, applications will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
If your application is approved, you will be receiving an email from UP-PGH with the login credentials for the Client Investigation Form (CIF) (https://cif.pgh.gov.ph) for you to fill-out.
Once your CIF is submitted, UP-PGH will be notifying you of your schedule for swab test.
Note: Walk-in requests shall be strictly denied.
You must be at the testing center of UP-PGH on your confirmed date of swab testing.
Failure to show-up on the scheduled date would forfeit your subsidy.
You will be receiving your RT-PCR test result directly via email within 24 hours.
After having been in lockdown for months, we are all so eager to step out of our comfort zones and travel. However, the fear of the pandemic is still peeping around the corner. Hence, some cities and provinces would require of you to submit a result of your RT-PCR upong entry.
The tourism sector of our country was heavily impacted by the global crisis. This campaign by DOT will benefit everyone – the local tourists and the tourism sector.
The subsidy project, which is part of TPB’s Safe Bangon Turismo campaign is a great opportunity for those who are skeptical to travel because of the cost for a swab testing.
ℹ️ Check this link for more information
https://sugbo.ph/2021/domestic-travelers-rt-pcr/?fbclid=IwAR0myND7p-R3EpjNzMFvyhs0rt97OLGFmKsgnrgwT2LoLpxyG-e_UEJ6CoE
There is no denying that we missed traveling. Hence, we’ve got you some late Christmas present – good news! All domestic travelers can now avail of the real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain (RT-PCR) test for only ₱900. After some local destinations have lifted their travel restricti...
