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13/04/2023

Dear Valued Travelers,

Please be advised of the following updates:

1. E-Travel Card Expands to Departing Passengers from the Philippines

2. PAL Check-In

Starting 15APRIL2023 all flights arriving and departing Philippines need to register on E- Travel platform at
etravel.gov.ph

07/04/2023

If you are a PAL international passenger arriving at NAIA T1 with a connecting domestic flight at T2, no need for you to carry your checked bags with you. Take note that your bags must be checked through to your final destination.

06/03/2023

PLEASE TAKE TIME TO READ TRAVELERS‼️

March 3, 2023
Public Advisory

Alert on Possible Transport Strike in Metro Manila

We are monitoring the possibility of a transport strike in Metro Manila that may start on March 6, 2023. A strike would potentially affect commuters using jeepneys, buses or other public transport vehicles.

ALLOW MORE TIME TO REACH THE AIRPORT – Please adjust your plans to allocate extra travel time to reach the Manila airport on time to catch your flights, in case the strike may cause heavier traffic jams or limit your public transport options.

AIRLINE OPERATIONS WILL NOT BE AFFECTED – We do not anticipate any significant disruptions to our flight operations. We have contingency plans to mitigate potential disruptions and help keep flights operating on schedule.

We will continue to monitor the situation and work closely with relevant authorities to ensure that there will be no impact on airline services.

Thank you

27/10/2022

Oct. 13, 2022 is estimated to be the end of Taiwan's quarantine!

Taiwan's Premier Su Tseng-chang has announced that the "0 + 7" system will be implemented on Oct. 13, as well as the expansion of visa-free entry to more nations and the lifting of the tourist ban.

Phase 1
Policies taking effect on September 29th:

a) Arriving passengers undergoing the "3 + 4" quarantine scheme will be able to spend the entire seven-day period in a residence with others as long as they can follow the "one person per room" principle.

b)There will be no more on-arrival saliva tests; instead, four (4) rapid antigen test kits will be given to passengers.

c)Additionally, all reciprocating countries will receive visa-free entry.

Phase 2:

Following the implementation of these policies, Su stated that the situation with the local outbreak will be monitored for a week. In the event that conditions are deemed appropriate, the "0 + 7" scheme will be launched two days after the announcement of the policy, which he estimates will be October 13.

Under the 0+7 plan :

a)150,000 passengers will be allowed to arrive weekly.

b) Opening borders to travelers from countries that do not have visa-free travel.

c) An end to the ban on tour groups.

d) If asymptomatic, inbound visitors can use all means of public transportation.

Source: Taiwan News
Image credit: ig_taiwan1

27/10/2022

Department of Health (Philippines) Travel Advisory:

Starting November 1, 2022, an eArrival Card will be required from all inbound travelers arriving in the Philippines prior departure from their country of origin.

The Bureau of Quarantine observes an e-Arrival Card scan-and-go system in our airports for ease of travel. To ensure enjoyment of this, arriving travelers should register for an eArrival Card within 72 hours prior their departure via onehealthpass.com.ph or by scanning the blue code above.

24/09/2022

Filipinos will be able to enter Taiwan by the end of month without the need to secure a visa after the East Asian country reinstated its visa-free policy to 11 countries.

READ: https://mb.com.ph/2022/09/23/taiwan-to-resume-visa-free-entry-to-filipinos/?fbclid=IwAR3s4Fmm1bIlqvJU-uWTbz1a0wkv16peovngycKCmbjzivxpSvf_-qaoBe8

16/08/2022

The Bureau of Customs PH has added a new feature on its website, the “I-Declare” webpage which can be accessed in the homepage just below the slider.

The Electronic Customs Baggage and Currency Declaration (e-CBCD) or the I-Declare System was officially launched in June 2022.

For more details, please visit the BOC website thru this link:
https://customs.gov.ph/i-declare/

16/08/2022

Advisory from 星宇航空 STARLUX Airlines

Effective from August 15, 2022 (Monday) Taiwan will remove the requirement of RT-PCR test for all inbound passengers. 🇹🇼

https://www.cdc.gov.tw/En/Bulletin/Detail/MqiYXFX5S9TgVP45qbuvgg?typeid=158

See you soon in Taiwan! Fly with STARLUX Airlines. ✈

Book now via www.starlux-airlines.com or your preferred travel agents. 🤩

🇵🇭

【JX Travel News】

Effective from August 15, 2022 (Monday) Taiwan will remove the requirement of RT-PCR test for all inbound passengers. 🇹🇼

https://www.cdc.gov.tw/En/Bulletin/Detail/MqiYXFX5S9TgVP45qbuvgg?typeid=158

See you soon in Taiwan! Fly with STARLUX Airlines. ✈

Book now via www.starlux-airlines.com or your preferred travel agents. 🤩

16/08/2022

International travelers arriving in NAIA Terminal 1 and bringing in goods, including currencies in excess of PHP50,000.00* and/or USD10,000.00, in their baggage can now declare conveniently through the I-Declare System.

*subject to prior authorization from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and may be allowed only for the following purposes: (a) testing/calibration/ configuration of money counting/sorting machines; (b) numismatics (collection of currency); and (c) currency awareness.

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31/05/2022

Cebu Pacific New Baggage Policy will be effective March 2022

1) Check-in Baggage:

🧳20kg or 32kg, - 1 luggage will be accepted
🧳40kg, - a maximum of 2 luggage will be accepted

Maximum pre baggage allowance for domestic is up to 40kls only.

2) Hand-carry Baggage:
🧳One pc of hand carry bag is allowed.

29/05/2022

Starting May 30, 2022, Philippines is no longer requiring COVID-19 Test Results upon entry. This is in compliance with IATF Resolution 168.

Book now at www.philippineairlines.com!

21/04/2022

22/03/2022

Philippine Airlines flights will depart from and arrive at the following terminals at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), effective from March 27, 2022.

The changes in terminal assignments are to ensure operational efficiency and passenger convenience, in preparation for the increase in flights during the coming Summer Schedule.

Please check the terminal assigned and the status of your flight before you fly. Simply enter your departure date and flight number to check your flight status.

To learn more, please visit https://www.philippineairlines.com.

16/03/2022

16/03/2022

NEW RESTRICTIONS:

24-hours before departure, One Health Pass (get a QR code 3 days before departure), and Covid-19 Travel Insurance for non PH passport and non RA 9225 cert holders.

Please read the attachment for complete information.

NEW! PH Arrival Protocols:
Based on IATF Resolution No. 164-a

01/03/2022

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS TO CORON
FROM OUTSIDE PALAWAN
Effective March 2, 2022

TOURISTS
1. Fully Vaccinated:
Approved SPass upon submission of:
✅Identification Card
✅Vaccination Card
✅Confirmed Hotel and Tour/Diving Bookings
✅Round Trip Tickets
2. Partial & Non Vaccinated:
Approved SPass upon submission of:
✅Identification Card
✅Negative RT PCR test result conducted within 48 hours by any DOH accredited laboratories
✅Confirmed Hotel and Tour/Diving Bookings
✅Round Trip Tickets
3. Children below 5 years old:
Approved SPass upon submission of:
✅Birth Certificate or Passport
✅Confirmed Hotel and Tour/Diving Bookings
✅Round Trip Tickets
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RETURNING CITIZENS/AUTHORIZED PERSON OUTSIDE RESIDENCE
1. Fully Vacinated:
Approved SPass upon submission of:
✅Identification Card bearing Coron address or
Barangay Certification
✅Vaccination Card
2. Partial & Non Vaccinated:
Approved SPass upon submission of:
✅Identification Card bearing Coron address or
Barangay Certification
✅Negative RT PCR test result conducted within 48 hours by any DOH accredited laboratories
3. Children below 5 years old:
Approved SPass upon submission of:
✅Birth Certificate or Passport
✅Confirmed Hotel and Tour/Diving Bookings
✅Round Trip Tickets
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RETURNING OVERSEAS FILIPINOS:
✅To follow OWWA guidelines
FROM WITHIN PALAWAN EXCEPT CALAMIANES
Effective March 2, 2022
TOURISTS
1. Fully Vaccinated:
Approved SPass upon submission of:
✅Identification Card
✅Vaccination Card
✅Confirmed Hotel and Tour/Diving Bookings
✅Round Trip Tickets
2. Partial& Non Vaccinated:
Approved SPass upon submission of:
✅Identification Card
✅Negative Antigen test result conducted within 24 hours by any DOH accredited laboratories
✅Confirmed Hotel and Tour/Diving Bookings
✅Round Trip Tickets
3. Children below 5 years old:
Approved SPass upon submission of:
✅Birth certificate or Passport
✅Confirmed Hotel and Tour/Diving Bookings
✅Round Trip Tickets
==========================================
RETURNING CITIZENS/AUTHORIZED PERSON OUTSIDE RESIDENCE
1. Fully Vacinated:
✅Identification Card bearing Coron address or
Barangay Certification
✅Vaccination Card
2. Partial & Non Vaccinated:
✅Identification Card bearing Coron address or
Barangay Certification
✅Negative Antigen test result conducted within 24 hours by any DOH accredited laboratories
3. Children below 5 years old:
✅Birth Certificate or Passport
RETURNING OVERSEAS FILIPINOS:
✅To follow OWWA guidelines
📷 ctto: Jane Valderama

01/03/2022

ANNOUNCEMENT‼️‼️‼️:

Starting tomorrow, March 1, 2022, Puerto Princesa City will lift the alert level status to its lowest (1).
In relation to this, all inbound travelers to Puerto Princesa City are no longer required to apply for an S-PASS Travel Coordination Permit (TCP).

New Travel Protocols and Requirements for PPC Inbound travellers will be posted on March 3 after Local IATF Meeting.

Existing inbound protocols and requirements will still be applicable until March 2,2022.

01/03/2022

AS ZAMBOANGA CITY SHIFTS TO ALERT LEVEL 1 effective March 1 to 15, 2022, the following initial guidelines, as approved by the LIATF, are released for the guidance of the public:

1.) Travellers coming from areas with higher alert level status are required to submit a negative RT-PCR test result (within 120 hours from the time of collection of specimen) OR rapid antigen test (within 24 hours from the time of collection of specimen).
• Fully vaccinated and boosted individuals however, are exempted from the requirement.
• Children below 18 years old need not undergo RT-PCR or antigen test, if accompanied by fully vaccinated and boosted parents/ guardians

The Executive Order providing guidelines for the implementation of Alert Level 1 in tge city, will follow.

Please be guided.

27/02/2022

12/02/2022

General requirements and protocol for eligible foreigners arriving at the Philippines' international gateways. Base on the IATF RESOLUTION No. 160 effective 10th of February 2022.

Kalibo ( KLO ) is the premier gateway of the country's crown jewel of tourism, the island paradise of Boracay, consistently voted and hail among the best destination in the world.

07/02/2022

06 February 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Vaccinated aliens now allowed in PH

MANILA, Philippines—The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced that it will be implementing the new policy from the government expanding the categories of aliens allowed to enter the country.

In an advisory, BI Commissioner Jaime Morente stated that following the recent resolution from the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-MEID), all fully vaccinated aliens may be allowed to enter the Philippines starting February 10.

Morente clarified that those nationals from the 157 countries listed under Executive No. 408, series of 1960 as amended, and other nationalities covered by related Foreign Service Circulars may be allowed to enter the country visa free, while those who are visa-required must secure an entry visa and an Entry Exemption Document (EED) from the nearest Philippine consulate or embassy.

Arriving fully-vaccinated aliens would, however, need to present proof of vaccination as approved by the IATF-MEID, a negative RT-PCR result valid for 48 hours prior to departure from country of origin, and a travel insurance for Covid-19, with a minimum coverage of USD 35k, valid for the duration of their stay in the country, which will be presented to the airlines upon check-in.

Arriving tourists are also required to have a passport valid for at least 6 months and an outbound ticket.

The IATF-MEID resolution stated that those whose proof of vaccinations cannot be confirmed will be subjected to a facility-based quarantine until the release of their negative RT-PCR test taken on the 5th day.

Morente clarified that unvaccinated foreign nationals, regardless of visa type, will not be allowed entry.

“Following the direction of the IATF-MEID, unvaccinated and partially vaccinated aliens will not be allowed entry,” said Morente. “Only those who are fully vaccinated may be admitted,” he added.

Morente said that unvaccinated foreign nationals, and those who are unable to present the required documents will be excluded, and will be boarded in the next available flight back to their port of origin.

He also urged airlines to board only eligible foreign nationals, and warned that those who board ineligible aliens will be subjected to fines and sanctions.