Cebu Pacific to comply with LGUs' health rules on swab tests for fully vaccinated people

Budget carrier Cebu Pacific on Thursday said it will comply with the health protocols set by the government on cross-border travel, including presenting swab test results for fully vaccinated tourists, should it be required by the local government of the destination.

In a statement, Cebu Pacific said a passenger is considered fully inoculated at least 14 days after receiving the second dose in a two-dose series, or at least 14 days after receiving a single-dose vaccine.

Among the destinations accepting vaccination card as a travel requirement are Negros Occidental (except Bacolod City), Cauayan City in Isabela, Cotabato, Tacloban, and Virac.

Cebu Pacific said Virac requires fully vaccinated individuals to upload their vaccination card on their S-PASS account three days before their scheduled trip to secure an approved travel coordination permit. The permit and vaccination card will be presented upon check-in.

Meanwhile, Surigao and Siargao have recalled their previous order and now require RT-PCR tests from all tourists, even from a fully vaccinated traveler.

Earlier, the Department of Health said local government units may still require visitors to present negative swab test results before they can be granted entry.

Cebu Pacific urged travelers to always check with the LGU of their destination. -MDM, GMA News