Travelers, tourists, bikers be wary of requirements for travel to restricted areas

It is more fun criticizing

It is very expensive because you are required to submit an RT PCR tests taken within the last 24 hours if you are not vaccinated   And take note, you can not go on a home stay, because DOT required a hotel booking one  week before (how can you do that if you are not sure of an RT PCR test results

Beware of the siren song of ads, and travel agency pitch because you may be in for a big surprise.   Wait for the restricted classification to be removed. 

The website post regarding a travel destination projects an atmosphere of relaxed requirements:

    1.  Spass

    2.  RT pcr not required, the LGU may provide the free antigen tests

    

But on the ground:

   1.  Spass required with RT pcr for the last 24 hours (P3,500 worth)

   2.  Confirmed hotel bookings

   

    Thus the tourists were turned back after travelling 50 km.  Had the checkpoint installed 50 km away, no wastage and no anger and  frustration would have been built up.  And better still.  the hotel bookings should have been mentioned in the tourist destination webiste.  

Stay safe, stay at home.   (We found it the hard way)  Dont waste your time and money

Dont believe the post  because the men on the ground have other ideas.

Puerto Galera Travel Requirements & Guidelines | COVID-19 New Normal

The municipality of Puerto Galera has started accepting leisure travelers, and those fully vaccinated don’t need to present a negative COVID-19 test. Visitors can enjoy its white sand beaches and underwater attractions.

1. Who are allowed to go to Puerto Galera? 

Puerto Galera is open to all domestic travelers. Travelers who are fully vaccinated, or those who received the last dose of their COVID-19 vaccine at least 2 weeks prior to arrival, are exempted from the COVID-19 test requirement. They must instead present a COVID-19 domestic vaccination card or certificate issued by a legitimate vaccinating establishment to show their fully vaccinated status.

Starting October 27, 2021, a negative RT-PCR test will no longer be required from unvaccinated or partially vaccinated travelers. For unvaccinated and partially vaccinated travelers, the municipality will provide a free rapid antigen test at the Puerto Galera Molecular Laboratory Batangas Grand Terminal Branch. Children aged 2 years old and below do not need to take the free rapid antigen test.

All travelers are also required to register with s-pass.ph.

Travelers must also undergo health and exposure screening at the Puerto Galera border, and those who exhibit symptoms will not be allowed entry.

2. What are the entry points in Puerto Galera?

Travelers can board a fast craft or a roll-on-roll-off (RoRo) ferry from the International Port of Batangas to either the Port of Muelle or the Port of Balatero.

3. What travel requirements do you need to prepare?

Here are the requirements you need to prepare before your trip to Puerto Galera: 

A Negative Rapid Antigen Test Result (For Unvaccinated or Partially Vaccinated)

The municipality will provide free rapid antigen tests for all unvaccinated and partially vaccinated travelers at the Puerto Galera Molecular Laboratory Batangas Grand Terminal Branch. Children aged 2 years old and below do not need to take the free rapid antigen test.

A Vaccination Card/Certificate (For Fully Vaccinated)

Fully vaccinated individuals must present a COVID-19 domestic showing the holder’s vaccination status.

QR Code from S-Pass

All tourists need to present their QR code from S-Pass upon entry and exit, so make sure you are registered before arrival.

4. What are the guidelines and protocols to follow when you're in Puerto Galera?

After you are allowed entry to Puerto Galera, you must observe the following protocols:

Minimum health standards: Mask and face shield

Individuals are required to use face masks and face shields in public, practice social distancing, and wash their hands regularly.

Curfew Hours

With the exception of emergency situations, all travelers are expected to follow the curfew hours of 12 MN to 4 AM. 

Consumption of Liquor

Liquor consumption is allowed but hand hygiene and social distancing must be maintained and glasses and bottles must not be shared. 

5. What activities can you do in Puerto Galera during quarantine?

Leisure travelers can enjoy the famous white-sand beaches of Puerto Galera or explore its more than 40 dive sites teeming with marine li