by Richa Noriega, Manila Bulletin
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) reminded arriving passengers to observe the revised quarantine protocols in line with the latest resolution of the Inter-Agency Task Force for Emerging and Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) starting Feb. 1.
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The government has imposed conditions on some foreign nationals allowed entry into the country, including having valid and existing visas as well as COVID-19 testing at a quarantine facility on the sixth day from their date of arrival.
PAL urged the passengers to register on the Electronic Case Investigation Form (e-CIF) as early as three days before their flight to Manila.
The airline encouraged non-Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to pre-book a hotel accredited by tourism and health agencies for a six-night accommodation.
Passengers are also advised to present their QR code, Affidavit of Undertaking, and the Traze App. In addition, the sign the declaration and waiver form indicating that they are healthy and fit to travel.
Upon the arrival, passengers must accomplish the health declaration form, arrival card, and Bureau of Customs (BoC) form.
On the sixth day of quarantine, the RT-PCR testing will be administered.
If the passenger tests positive, an assessment will be made by the quarantine officer to determine the appropriate next steps.
A passenger who tests negative may obtain the Bureau of Quarantine (BoQ) medical certificate via quarantinecertificate.com. by emailing the BoQ.
PAL said at any point from day of arrival until Day 5, passengers showing symptoms shall inform their hotel of their condition.
The hotel shall inform the health agency for assessment, medical management and testing.
Once the passengers are cleared, they may call up relatives or local government units (LGU) to pick them up or arrange their transportation.
OFWs may contact the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration or their local manning agencies.
“Please complete your 14-day quarantine or self-isolation under the monitoring of your local government unit (LGU) or Barangay Health Emergency Response Team,” PAL added.
