Tag: over 30 countries

PHL relaxes travel restrictions on over 30 countries with detected COVID-19 variants

(Eagle News) — The Philippines has eased travel restrictions on over 30 countries where COVID-19 virus variants have been reported. But Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said in an interview that this did not mean that tourists could already enter the Philippines. He said only those with the allowed valid and existing visas can enter starting Feb. 1. The Department of Foreign Affairs said foreign nationals allowed entry into the country are the following: Diplomats and […]

Palace: Travel restrictions on over 30 countries to lapse after Jan. 31 so far

(Eagle News) — The Philippines has so far not extended travel restrictions imposed on over 30 countries following reports of the United Kingdom and South African virus variants there. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said “the restriction remains until January 31, 2021 and would lapse after the aforesaid date.” He did not  rule out outright an extension of the effectivity of travel restrictions, however. Covered by the restrictions are the United Kingdom, Denmark, Ireland, Japan, Australia, […]