Bouncing back and reinvigorating the tourism industry, the Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) proudly presents the PTAA 29th Travel Tour Expo & 7th International Travel Trade Expo to be held from June 24-26, 2022 at the SMX Convention Center Manila. With the theme, “Braving and Shaping the Future of Travel,” the…
TRAVELERS from the United States continued to lead the total number of foreign tourists arriving in the Philippines. Data from the Department of Tourism (DOT) showed visitor arrivals in the country reached 215,831, already exceeding the number of total inbound travelers of some 164,000 in full-year 2021. Of total inbound…
Local carriers Philippine Airlines (PAL) and AirAsia Philippines Wednesday, (May 26) called for a ‘green lane' approach allowing foreign travelers fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to enter the Philippines to revive tourism safely. "We look forward to easier entry for fully-vaccinated travelers as
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+ BAGUIO City will start implementing the face shield ordinance starting March 17.
Mayor Benjamin Magalong said arrests and penalties will be imposed against violators in accordance with the city ordinance.
“We would like to inform our residents and visitors or tourists to strictly adhere to this ordinance on wearing of face shields as appropriate arrests and penalties will be implemented by our law enforcement agencies,” Magalong said.
The chief executive clarified that those undergoing physical exercise will be exempted while conducting physical activities but are advised to wear their face masks and shields after.
Under the ordinance, violators will be fined P500 on first offense, P1,000 on second offense and P2,000 on third offense, including cancellation of business permit, if applicable.