Travel is Life Philippines

07/07/2021

11/05/2021

https://thepointsguy.com/guide/reopening-soon-a-country-by-country-guide-to-coronavirus-recovery/

Editor's note: This post was last updated on May 10, 2021 with new information.

08/05/2021

Arrival and Quarantine Protocols upon arrival in the Philippines.

07/05/2021

https://www.philippineairlines.com/AboutUs/newsandevents/israel?fbclid=IwAR3wtYOrVISWCcGwtAPGQUaSmRqfwfsG0rR7JrlgWLaRoHFyZJGbfmyvxO0

Philippine Airlines (PAL) is working on plans to mount nonstop flights to and from Tel Aviv, the gateway to Jerusalem and Israel, by October 2021.

06/05/2021

https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2021/04/26/europe-open-americans-greece-iceland/?fbclid=IwAR3lnawnyABIAwUAiaaOAXU5cuotfnfnOFFwOPAo2aYFCd7Z8u76gpNbxLQ

Most of the E.U. is still off limits, but some European countries have opened their borders to Americans.

05/05/2021

https://www.facebook.com/toursrusph/posts/2158042364503520

19/03/2021

BIATF approves saliva testing for Boracay tourists

The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomes the approval of the saliva RTPCR test as an alternative to the nasopharyngeal swab RTPCR as one of the entry requirements to the island.

The Boracay Inter-Agency Task Force (BIATF), in its March 18 meeting, approved the saliva test with the provision that it should be administered by the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) and other testing laboratories that have been approved and accredited by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Department of Health (DOH).

The DOT expressed willingness to support funding for an RTPCR or gene expert machine as the LGU of Malay may propose.

The Department likewise has recommended to the IATF that persons below 15 and above 65 years old traveling from Manila to Boracay should not be restricted from going to the airport and flying since Boracay is under Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ) as long as the passenger has a valid plane ticket.

THE DOT reminds tourists and stakeholders of the need to still strictly ensure minimum health and safety protocols such as wearing of a mask and face shield, physical distancing, hand sanitizing, and booking or operating in DOT-accredited establishments, among others to protect both the tourists, tourism workers and the residents of our host communities.

The DOT presses for stricter monitoring and implementation of protocols by concerned local government units (LGUs) and agencies.

02/01/2021

Updated travel restrictions guidelines of all travelers from countries with confirmed cases of covid-19 B117 Strain (SARS-COV-2 Variant detected in the UK)

https://www.facebook.com/officialbureauofimmigration/posts/1910021092469922

21/12/2020

Qualified Filipino tourists will only pay PhP900 for the swab test.
Here is the PH TRAVEL RT-PCR TEST SUBSIDY FOR QUALIFIED DOMESTIC TOURISTS APPLICATION FORM https://www.tpb.gov.ph/rtpcrphtravel/

https://www.pinoytravelfreak.com/2020/12/rt-pcr-test-for-900-pesos-filipino-domestic-tourists.html?fbclid=IwAR2X7N4nalrFnSiXs_386eqg4fvAhA84_vlH0xA_ovdjip2fsLzHdHClYqE

Domestic tourists in the Philippines may now avail of the RT-PCR swab test at UP-PGH for P900 only as subsidized by the Tourism Promotions Board.

09/12/2020

Let us all be responsible and make our environment a better place.

08/12/2020

Mama Mary...Pray for us 🙏🏻

HOLIDAY ADVISORY

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announces the suspension of services from the following offices on Tuesday, December 08, pursuant to Proclamation No. 845 issued by the Office of the President.

BI Main Office
District Offices
Field Offices
Extension Offices
Satellite Offices
One-Stop Shops

Offices will resume operations on Wednesday, December 09, 2020.

For your queries, requests for clarification, and other concerns, you may contact us at:

Hotline Numbers
(63)(2) 8465-2400 (Trunkline)
(63)(2) 8524-3769

E-mail Messaging Unit
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]

Social Media Unit
Facebook: officialbureauofimmigration | immigration.helpline.ph
Twitter: immigrationPH

Online Appointment
http://e-services.immigration.gov.ph

For your information and guidance.

08/12/2020

‼️‼️FILIPINOS IN THE U.S.A. MAY NOW TRAVEL TO THE PHILIPPINES VISA FREE

30/10/2020

New requirements before entering the airport beginning Nov 28 2020.

[TRAZE DOWNLOAD LINKS]
For Apple users:
https://apps.apple.com/.../traze-contact.../id1527546402
For Samsung users: https://apps.samsung.com/appquery/appDetail.as...
For Huawei users: https://appgallery.huawei.com/ #/app/C103016829
[NEW!] For Oppo users:
Search "Traze Contact Tracing" from your Oppo App Market
For Android users: (old ver 1.1)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details...

IMPORTANT ADVISORY

ALL airport passengers MUST download and register an account in the TRAZE Contact Tracing App beginning 28 November 2020, prior entering the airport.

How to register? Just these simple steps:

• Download the TRAZE App from your mobile store and install it on your phone
• Open the app and click the “Register” button below. Register as “Individual.”
• Just follow the instructions indicated in the app and input the needed information
• Activate your account

Meanwhile, for passengers who do not have mobile phones or any other mobile gadget, they may go to the Malasakit Helpdesk at the airport where they will be provided assistance in getting a unique QR code. Or, they may likewise ask a family member to register them with the app.

The QR code can be used at any DOTr Office nationwide.

TRAZE, a nationwide and unified contact tracing app is co-developed by the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) and Cosmotech Philippines, Inc., which enables the government’s contact tracing efforts to be strengthened and be more efficient.

With TRAZE, the contact tracing process can now be done in just a few minutes, unlike the usual and manual process. Not only that—you can also be assured that your data is safe and secured, as the app fully complies with the Data Privacy Act (DPA) or Republic Act No. 10173. Further, it does not use bluetooth or GPS, and it works well even with slow mobile data and WiFi!

DOWNLOAD THE TRAZE APP AS EARLY AS NOW!

🇵🇭

02/10/2020

Boracay Guidelines! Please feel free to message us if you would need any assistance in traveling to this beautiful island.

Here’s a quick guide on the requirements, processes, list of hotels, and health and safety protocols for a more seamless and enjoyable visit to the island paradise of Boracay.

20/07/2020

Travel info from Philippine Airlines.

https://www.philippineairlines.com/en/ph/home/covid-19/travelrules

Due to the evolving COVID-19 situation, PAL and various governments have issued precautionary measures, mandatory protocols and requirements for travelers. Before you fly, please be informed of the latest travel requirements. Last updated: PH Local Time, JULY 13, 2020

10/07/2020

DOT CELEBRATES AS PALAWAN RECLAIMS BEST ISLAND IN THE WORLD CITATION

The Department of Tourism (DOT) today celebrates the hailing of Palawan as it reclaims the Best Island in the World title by renowned travel publication, Travel + Leisure.

“Palawan reclaimed its rightful place in the World’s Best Awards. The citation as the Best Island in the World is all the more important because this is voted upon by the readers of the prominent Travel + Leisure (T+L) magazine,” said Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat.

Puyat recently checked the readiness of Palawan, now a four-time winner of the world’s best island award.

Travel + Leisure writer Sara Clemence said, “though it’s difficult to reach from many parts of the world, once travelers get there they can dive in World War II wrecks, explore old-growth rain forests, and paddle one of the world’s longest subterranean rivers at Puerto Princesa”.

“The landscape and scenery are just gorgeous. It offers the most beautiful beaches, resorts, and scenery anywhere,” the travel magazine quoted a fan describing Palawan.

“It’s wonderful to see that our rehabilitation and sustainable development efforts last year, especially in El Nido and Coron, were well-received by tourists everywhere,” added Puyat.

Another popular destination in the Philippines, Boracay, made it to No. 14 in T+L’s World Best Island list and fifth in Asia this year.

This is the third citation reaped by the Philippines since community quarantines were enforced in various parts of the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Forbes magazine earlier ranked the Philippines among the seven countries “that have the potential to become a major tourist destination in a post-COVID world’. Last month, Condé Nast Traveler (CNT) cited the Hidden Beach in El Nido, Palawan, as one of the 30 Best Beaches in the World.

Source: Travel + Leisure | The Top 25 Islands in the World

16/06/2020

DOT-NCR Orientation on the Implementing Guidelines on the Operations of Accommodation Establishments in the National Capital Region.

08/06/2020

The beautiful island of Zamboanga! Proud to be a Filipino! 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭
Credits to DOT for this wonderful video.

05/06/2020

04/06/2020

04/06/2020

Required Documents for Essential Travel. A Guide from Cebu Pacific Air

Flying with us anytime soon? Kindly take note that leisure travel is not allowed, as per government guidelines. We've prepared a list of travel documents that are required, although these may vary per destination. Please continue checking with your local governments for the full list of travel document requirements.

Let’s all work together, so .✈️💛

Learn more about safe contactless flight guidelines and increased safety measures: http://bit.ly/CEBSafeTravel

FAQs for restart: https://bit.ly/CEBRestartFAQs

03/06/2020

Spotlight on Region 12

02/06/2020

01/06/2020

A guide from our favorite airline Philippine Airlines. Credit to Philippine Airlines

Here's another tip:
When bringing sanitizers for your flight, please make sure to follow the required volume, quantity and alcohol content (70% solution).

For your carry-on bag, you may bring up to 100ml of liquids, aerosols, and gels in a transparent, one-liter plastic bag or Security Tamper Evident Bag (STEB for flights to the United States). For your check-in bag/s, you may bring no more than 5L of alcohol.

Safe travels!

01/06/2020

Travel advisory updates

Philippine Airlines: https://bit.ly/2MfqcVN
Cebu Pacific: https://bit.ly/3gCKPJE
AirAsia: https://bit.ly/2XMS5tP

24/05/2020

https://www.facebook.com/dearalyne/videos/519560962224041/
The beauty of PHILIPPINES! Credits to the owner of this video.

21/05/2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0Wz3c2cSMo&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR2627fX5m-f8hxKMlCg3NjRgFGEEL8u9QFfXuMmzzYJSyXtWX_BBIQwB0Y

Informational new norm for essential travel. Credit to the owner of this video Airasia.

Our Chief Operations Officer, Javed Malik shares about steps AirAsia has taken to ensure everyone can travel confidently during this essential travel period

14/05/2020

In patience and in right timing we will again! 🏝✈️

10/05/2020

To the original heroes without capes. Happy Mother’s Day 💐