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Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 14) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is counting on the standardization of protocols for travelers to jump-start the pandemic-hit global tourism industry.
Speaking to CNN Philippines The Exchange, IATA Regional Vice President for Asia Pacific Conrad Clifford lamented how differences in travel protocols - not only among countries but within nations like the Philippines itself are a real problem, making it difficult for airlines to handle these effectively. That s why as much as possible, using our Travel Pass, we d like governments to standardize an approach. We ve been working with the WHO (World Health Organization) on a standard certification. We d like to see standard protocols, ideally globally; it would really help restart [tourism], Clifford said.
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Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 13) A lawmaker has filed a bill seeking a ₱40-billion relief package for pandemic-battered Philippine air carriers.
House Bill No. 9324 or the Air Carriers Relief Act was filed by House Economic Affairs chairperson Rep. Sharon Garin. It shall recognize the vital role of the transportation sector in facilitating the flow of goods, people and investment. Towards this end, it shall be a priority of the government to provide reliefs for any threat to the existence of the air transport sector by extending loan payments, interest free loans, loan guarantees and regulatory reliefs during this challenging time of pandemic, the bill read.