DOT, DOH: Existing protocolsare fine, amid China Covid fears - BusinessMirror

THE Department of Tourism believes the current entry protocols of the Philippines are enough to address any concerns on the arrival of Chinese tourists. The same view was shared by the Department of Health despite the continuing spread of Covid infections in mainland China, citing the high rate of vaccination among Filipinos.

The signing of the implementation program will be held during President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s visit to Beijing from January 3 to 5, 2023. Pre-pandemic, China was the second top source market for tourists at 1.74 million arrivals in 2019. The Department of Foreign Affairs said on Thursday, members of the Philippine delegation to China will be tested for Covid prior to their return to Manila.

Asked about the new arrival protocols on imposed by the Philippines’s neighbors, she countered: “It doesn’t follow that if other countries near our borders or these high-income countries are closing their borders or imposing stricter regulations for China that we should follow, because it is the direction of this administration that as much as possible, [inbound travel] restrictions should be minimal, that we don’t compromise health, but we also favor the opening of the economy.

This developed as Shanghai-based Juneyao Air has announced flight services to several points in Southeast Asia, including Kalibo, Aklan, although no exact date was mentioned. Boracay Island is among the favorite destinations of mainland Chinese especially for the Lunar Year, which begins on January 22, 2023.Dindo Salazar, chair of the Boracay Foundation Inc. said, “We will suggest to step up requirements specifically for Chinese tourists.

Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)

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