Unnecessary travel abroad still prohibited
MANILA, Philippines — International trips abroad remain prohibited due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Bureau of Immigration reminded the public, particularly those planning to travel as tourists.
“We want to emphasize and reiterate that Filipinos are still prohibited from leaving the country unless they are overseas Filipino workers, holders of study visas or permanent residents in the country of their destination,” BI Commissioner Jaime Morente said.
He said there had been several instances of Filipino tourists barred from boarding their flights at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
The BI chief said the bureau would continue to implement travel restrictions until these are lifted or relaxed by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases.
—Tina G. Santos
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