Cebu, Pagadian, Negros Occidental, Guimaras, Tacloban, Butuan simplify travel requirements — Cebu Pacific

Budget carrier Cebu Pacific announced on Wednesday that there are now six destinations in its network that have simplified their travel requirements.

In a statement, the airline said Cebu, Pagadian, Negros Occidental, Guimaras, Tacloban and Butuan no longer require RT-PCR or antigen tests.

“Travelers bound for Cebu Province must present a medical certificate stating that they do not exhibit symptoms of COVID-19 issued within 24 hours of before arrival in Cebu,” Cebu Pacific said.

Meanwhile, Pagadian City-bound travelers are required to present a valid government-issued ID, which states that the address is in Pagadian. The airline said transiting passengers are not required to present any requirement.

The four other destinations, namely Negros Occidental (except Bacolod City), Guimaras, Tacloban, and Butuan accept vaccination cards of fully vaccinated persons as a travel requirement for entry, Cebu Pacific said.

A passenger is considered fully vaccinated at least 14 days after having received the second dose in a two-dose series, or at least 14 days after having received a single-dose vaccine, it said.

Below are the other requirements for the four provinces aside from the vaccination card:

* Negros Occidental: Travel coordination permit (TCP) from S-Pass and complete registration to StaySafe.ph

* Guimaras: TCP from S-Pass 

* Tacloban: Passenger must register under the Balik Tacloban Project through www.baliktacloban.tacloban.gov.ph. A passenger bound for Tacloban may also present certification of quarantine completion with vaccination status in securing the acceptance letter when traveling to Tacloban City 

* Butuan: TCP from S-Pass, and upload a valid, government-issued ID on the system. For a passenger bound for cities or municipalities outside Butuan City, he/she must show approved Travel Pass-Through Permit (TPP) from S-Pass

“We are encouraged by the efforts of these LGUs to open up their borders and simplify travel requirements. We share the goals of the national government that we do not contribute to the spread of the virus, by implementing a safe and risk-based approach to travel,” said Candice Iyog, vice president for marketing and customer experience at Cebu Pacific. 
  
Travelers are also urged to always check with the LGU of their destination for the latest updates.   

Cebu Pacific said it will provide updates on travel requirements through its website. 

The airline also assured that it continues to comply with the health protocols set by the government. — VBL, GMA News