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BATANGAS NOW OPEN TO DIVERS - DOTThe Department of Tourism (DOT) calls on divers to dust off their masks, fins, snorkels...
15/10/2020

BATANGAS NOW OPEN TO DIVERS - DOT

The Department of Tourism (DOT) calls on divers to dust off their masks, fins, snorkels, regulators, and other gear as popular dive sites in Batangas prepare to welcome tourists.

Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat, as Chairperson of the Philippine Commission on Sports Scuba Diving (PCSSD), signed PCSSD Administrative Order No. 2020-001 or the Guidelines on the Operations of Dive Establishments Under a Community Quarantine.

“Dive establishments in Batangas Province, insofar as the area is still under General Community Quarantine (GCQ), are hereby determined to be permitted to accept guests for Recreational Diving, taking into consideration the general preparedness of the area and its impact on the tourism industry,” the tourism chief remarked.

This, after the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) approved Resolution No. 78, which provides for the DOT to determine the destinations in GCQ areas where recreational diving may be allowed. The same resolution provides that in specific areas under GCQ and MGCQ, dive establishments and resorts may accept guests from either GCQ or MGCQ areas for recreational diving purposes. It should be noted that prior to this IATF-EID Resolution, travel between areas under GCQ and MGCQ for purposes of recreational diving was not allowed.

“We express our support to the diving community in Batangas, one of the premier diving destinations in the country. We remain optimistic yet cautious of its reopening to recreational diving. We remind everyone to Test Before Travel and likewise reiterate that only those with a valid DOT and/or PCSSD Accreditation will be permitted to operate. While guests of all ages from GCQ and MGCQ areas are welcome, the activity is off-limits to those with comorbidities and currently pregnant,” Puyat announced.

Through its regional office for CALABARZON (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon), the DOT also provided a digital contact tracing application to the Mabini, Batangas local government unit (LGU) for a more efficient tracing measure.

There are already 6 dive establishments and 2 liveaboards accredited by PCSSD in Region IV-A. For the whole country, there are 241 dive establishments and 10 liveaboards accredited. As of October 8, 222 establishments have secured the Certificates of Authority to Operate (CAO) from the DOT.

“The DOT accreditation certifies that the dive establishments are conforming to the minimum health and safety guidelines and are ready to accept guests again. We encourage the dive resorts and stakeholders to take advantage of the free and online DOT-accreditation platform at https://accreditation.tourism.gov.ph ,” Puyat added.

Just south of Manila and easily accessible by land and sea, Batangas has some of Luzon’s best dive sites, including Balayan Bay, Cathedral Rock, Beatrice Rock, Twin Rocks, and Mainit Muck.

BATANGAS NOW OPEN TO DIVERS - DOT

The Department of Tourism (DOT) calls on divers to dust off their masks, fins, snorkels, regulators, and other gear as popular dive sites in Batangas prepare to welcome tourists.

Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat, as Chairperson of the Philippine Commission on Sports Scuba Diving (PCSSD), signed PCSSD Administrative Order No. 2020-001 or the Guidelines on the Operations of Dive Establishments Under a Community Quarantine.

“Dive establishments in Batangas Province, insofar as the area is still under General Community Quarantine (GCQ), are hereby determined to be permitted to accept guests for Recreational Diving, taking into consideration the general preparedness of the area and its impact on the tourism industry,” the tourism chief remarked.

This, after the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) approved Resolution No. 78, which provides for the DOT to determine the destinations in GCQ areas where recreational diving may be allowed. The same resolution provides that in specific areas under GCQ and MGCQ, dive establishments and resorts may accept guests from either GCQ or MGCQ areas for recreational diving purposes. It should be noted that prior to this IATF-EID Resolution, travel between areas under GCQ and MGCQ for purposes of recreational diving was not allowed.

“We express our support to the diving community in Batangas, one of the premier diving destinations in the country. We remain optimistic yet cautious of its reopening to recreational diving. We remind everyone to Test Before Travel and likewise reiterate that only those with a valid DOT and/or PCSSD Accreditation will be permitted to operate. While guests of all ages from GCQ and MGCQ areas are welcome, the activity is off-limits to those with comorbidities and currently pregnant,” Puyat announced.

Through its regional office for CALABARZON (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon), the DOT also provided a digital contact tracing application to the Mabini, Batangas local government unit (LGU) for a more efficient tracing measure.

There are already 6 dive establishments and 2 liveaboards accredited by PCSSD in Region IV-A. For the whole country, there are 241 dive establishments and 10 liveaboards accredited. As of October 8, 222 establishments have secured the Certificates of Authority to Operate (CAO) from the DOT.

“The DOT accreditation certifies that the dive establishments are conforming to the minimum health and safety guidelines and are ready to accept guests again. We encourage the dive resorts and stakeholders to take advantage of the free and online DOT-accreditation platform at https://accreditation.tourism.gov.ph ,” Puyat added.

Just south of Manila and easily accessible by land and sea, Batangas has some of Luzon’s best dive sites, including Balayan Bay, Cathedral Rock, Beatrice Rock, Twin Rocks, and Mainit Muck.

12/10/2020
Aside from Filipinos, certain non-Filipino nationals are allowed to enter the Philippines provided additional travel req...
12/10/2020

Aside from Filipinos, certain non-Filipino nationals are allowed to enter the Philippines provided additional travel requirements are met. ​ So make sure your documents are secured and all set before we take you safely to the Philippines! ​

For foreign nationals, a proof of filiation or a letter from the DFA may be required. Please be advised that eligible passengers for travel to the Philippines, including documentary and additional requirements, are subject to change. The information here only serves as a guide.​

For the complete list of eligible visas, visit: https://bit.ly/PALTravelsToPH

TO ALL AIRLINE PASSENGER FOR DOMESTIC FLIGHTSThis is the REQUIREMENTS NEEDED to go back to the province:1.MEDICAL CERTIF...
08/10/2020

TO ALL AIRLINE PASSENGER FOR DOMESTIC FLIGHTS

This is the REQUIREMENTS NEEDED to go back to the province:

1.MEDICAL CERTIFICATE
2.TRAVEL PASS
3.TRAVEL AUTHORITY
4. ACCEPTANCE LETTER from CONCERN LGU

WHERE CAN I TAKE THIS OR PROCESS?

1. MEDICAL CERTIFICATE-in the hospital where the barangay will refer you

2. BRGY. TRAVEL PASS-to your barangay hall / City or Municipal Hall

3. TRAVEL AUTHORITY-at PNP STATION in your area.

4. ACCEPTANCE LETTER - where you are going.

WAYS HOW TO GET THIS:

1. Go to your barangay and ask how to get a medical certificate
_ and they will let you go to the health center or hospital in your area.

It depends on your barangay where to refer you to the hospital.

- there is a Laboratory Test (and you will still get it for a long time) so if you want to go home, process it now

Note: getting a medical certificate is the longest process, according to my client - they took it for a week.

Compared to other documents that can be processed within a day.

NOTE:
To my client, they got their medical certificate after 1 week because of payment.

But if it's free, you'll just pass the 14 days quarantine

2. When you get a medical certificate, you can buy your ticket going home, because you have a fifill-seat form in your barangay for getting a Travel Pass.

It is needed for your travel details.

And when you get all that is at 1 and 2,

3. Go to PNP to process TRAVEL AUTHORITY

- just wait five (5) days to release and receive your TRAVEL AUTHORITY

Reminder:

While processing the medical certificate,
Coordinate first with the LGU that you will go home.

Call the relative and get ACCEPTANCE LETTER.

The LGU will call where you are now, you will go home to the province or LGU to confirm your home.

It's easier to acquire a travel authority when your relatives in your home have also been to the LGU municipal office to inform that you're going home and get an acceptance letter.

When your relatives get ACCEPTANCE LETTER, take a picture and your relatives deserve to send it in messenger because you're going to show it to the PNP so you won't have difficulty getting the travel authority.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR TRAVEL:

(when you are already in the airport)

Someone will assist you in the airport to get a HEALTH DECLARATION AND PASSENGER LOCATOR

Documents you should hold while at the airport:

🔹Valid I. D

🔹Confirmed Flight Ticket

🔹Temperature check-upon departure in the origin airport

🔹Health Declaration- upon declaration in the origin airport

🔹Travel pass

🔹Passenger locator form

social distancing and wearing of face mask and face shield required in the airport
Be careful when going home, traveling.

03/10/2020

Let's travel safely!
Welcome back to Boracay.

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