dudeabiding Posted February 15, 2021 Posted February 15, 2021 ... affecting folks there in the Philippines. Are you able to get out to the store, restaurants, malls? I am hoping to visit there later in the year. Thank you in advance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Support Popular Post scott h Posted February 15, 2021 Forum Support Popular Post Posted February 15, 2021 7 minutes ago, dudeabiding said: Are you able to get out to the store, restaurants, malls? Welcome to the Forum Dude! Once you visit the Phil you will learn that there are a lot of gray areas here, and things vary depending on where you are in the country. But overall, if you are under 65 years old you are free to visit stores, malls and restaurants. When indoors a person must wear a mask and face shield. When outdoor you must wear a mask. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Support Mike J Posted February 15, 2021 Forum Support Posted February 15, 2021 Welcome to the forum. As Scott wrote in his post you are can most to most malls, etc. Very large gatherings are still not allowed. A few areas are still not selling alcohol. Anyone coming into the country is required to undergo testing and quarantine. The country is trying to relax rules to prevent further erosion of the economy but it appears it will be a rather long process. Visitors, for the most part, are not being allowed into the country, unknown when that will be relaxed. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Peterson Posted February 16, 2021 Posted February 16, 2021 2 hours ago, dudeabiding said: ... affecting folks there in the Philippines. Are you able to get out to the store, restaurants, malls? I am hoping to visit there later in the year. Thank you in advance. Maybe our new friend, you could enlighten us as to how we are differing from where you are at present, we do get some different stories at times 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrettGC Posted February 16, 2021 Posted February 16, 2021 3 hours ago, dudeabiding said: ... affecting folks there in the Philippines. Are you able to get out to the store, restaurants, malls? I am hoping to visit there later in the year. Thank you in advance. Welcome mate, You may be "abiding" for a while (yes I'm a fan of that movie too). Currently, unless you're a national, married to a national, or have children in PI, you aren't allowed entry. Upon entry, there's a 14 day hotel quarantine period and then if you move between islands, a further 14 day quarantine if, and only if you fulfil movement documentary and other requirements. The situation is in flux right now and they're there's mutterings of a "vaccination passport" but nothing solid yet. I'd suggest you stay in touch with your local PI consulate to stay on top of the changes; even then, it may not be entirely accurate. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy F. Posted February 16, 2021 Posted February 16, 2021 I know a Pinoy couple who returned to Cebu from the US recently. My wife says they had to quarantine for 2 weeks and were put up at a 5-star hotel at government expense. I find that hard to believe. Anyone know if the gov't pays for the hotel? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Support scott h Posted February 16, 2021 Forum Support Posted February 16, 2021 34 minutes ago, Guy F. said: Anyone know if the gov't pays for the hotel? News to me,,,probably chismis...........A friend of my wifes returned from the states and stayed at a 4 star at HER OWN expense. The way I read the papers the only ones who get free Q lodging are OFWs and they are not 5 star 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry P Posted February 16, 2021 Posted February 16, 2021 46 minutes ago, Guy F. said: I know a Pinoy couple who returned to Cebu from the US recently. My wife says they had to quarantine for 2 weeks and were put up at a 5-star hotel at government expense. I find that hard to believe. Anyone know if the gov't pays for the hotel? The official line is returning OFWs quarantine at no personal expense even swab tests. The accommodation is lower status hotel or even a tented complex. Everyone else it's find your own and pay for it yourself 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jollygoodfellow Posted February 16, 2021 Posted February 16, 2021 15 hours ago, dudeabiding said: ... affecting folks there in the Philippines. Are you able to get out to the store, restaurants, malls? I am hoping to visit there later in the year. Thank you in advance. Later in the year could mean anything said here is out of date as rules change so who knows what later in the year will bring and it will almost definitely depend on where you intend to go and your status such as tourist? Many topics on this forum about the virus. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry P Posted February 16, 2021 Posted February 16, 2021 Just now, Jollygoodfellow said: Later in the year could mean anything said here is out of date as rules change so who knows what later in the year will bring and it will almost definitely depend on where you intend to go and your status such as tourist? Many topics on this forum about the virus. Agreed JGF things change almost on a daily basis. My take is as it is now. As we all know tourists to date is a big no-no 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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