The government has extended anew the travel ban on passengers coming from seven Asian and Middle Eastern countries up to July 15 as a precautionary measure against the deadly and highly infectious Delta variant of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). (Photo from Bureau of Immigration Facebook page)...
WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- New Zealand will resume the quarantine free travel bubble with some Australian states from Sunday after Wellington relaxes COVID-19 restrictions on Tuesday night. The capital will move back down to alert level 1 from midnight on Tuesday due to zero community transmission...
The entry ban on travelers from India and six countries will be enforced until mid-July to prevent the spread of the Delta coronavirus variant, Malacañang announced Tuesday. (Photo by Kenzo Tribouillard / AFP) Presidential spokesman Harry Roque announced the extension of the travel restrictions...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has once again reminded local government units (LGUs) to implement strict health and safety guidelines in their respective jurisdictions--that is, if they want to attract more domestic tourists. ina-carolino-qSXEb1b4zmI-unsplash Citing a recent travel survey, Tourism...
Yes! They are already accepting tourists! Finally! The Summer Capital of the Philippines—Baguio City has opened its doors for the tourists coming from the NCR+ bubble. With that, Manila Bulletin Lifestyle prepares a simple step-by-step process guide on how to book the much-awaited getaway...
The government will look into the proposed inclusion of Indonesia on the list of countries with travel restrictions to the country to prevent the spread of the highly contagious Delta strain of the coronavirus disease. PIXABAY/ MANILA BULLETIN According to Presidential spokesman Harry Roque, the...
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said that the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) was working on a common digital ID that would serve as proof of a person's vaccination against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles (PCOO / MANILA BULLETIN...
Domestic tourists will continue to enjoy affordable reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) tests as the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) are set to roll out the second phase of its subsidized coronavirus disease (COVID-19) testing program for the...
Opening more roads in the Bicol region is seen as a crucial piece in realizing the nine-hour "dream travel" from the northern part of Luzon to its tip down south before the era of "Build, Build, Build" is over. DPWH Secretary Mark Villar (first from left) during the opening of the Camalig Bypass...
Outdoor activities such as bicycle tours and motorbiking will be highlighted as part of the tourism recovery plan of the Ilocos region amid the ongoing pandemic, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said. La Paz Sand Dunes, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte (Photo from Department of...
In line with the celebration of World Environment Month, the Department of Tourism (DOT) has reminded travelers to be responsible when interacting with marine wildlife to ensure their protection and sustainability. Anilao, Batangas (Photo courtesy of Robert Yin / Department of Tourism) "Observing...
An official of the Department of Health (DOH) is pushing for strict border protocols for arriving international travelers in a bid to prevent the entry of more highly transmissible variants of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) Dr. Alethea De Guzman, Director of the...