PH to bar entry of foreigners, non-OFWs starting March 18

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MANILA - The Philippine government will temporarily close its borders to foreigners and returning Filipinos who are not overseas workers starting March 18 amid an increase in the number of daily COVID

-19 cases in the country.

In a memorandum circular issued Tuesday, the National Task Force Against COVID-19 said the Philippines will suspend the entry of foreigners and non-OFW Filipinos from Thursday, March 18, until April 19, 2021, "in light of efforts to prevent the entry of SARS-CoV-2 variants from other countries and the further rise of cases.

The cap on inbound arrivals in the country's main gateway will be in effect until April 18, 2021, CAB said in an advisory.The Philippines is unlikely to return to enhanced community quarantine this March despite a surge in COVID-19 cases, Malacañang said as the country marked the first year of its coronavirus lockdown.

 

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Bar entry kunwari pero nkakalat prin most likely ang mga chinese

Is it the 18th? It says in the memo you attached that it begins on the 20th of March. Please be clear!!!!!

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