Mandaue City no longer requires RT-PCR for fully vaxxed travelers

CEBU, Philippines —  Domestic travelers bound for Mandaue City will no longer be required to present a negative RT-PCR test result if they are fully vaccinated.

The city government, through its Public Information Office, announced that domestic travelers just need to present their official vaccine cards and/or official vaccine certificates as proof of their vaccination status.

For those who are not fully vaccinated, whether or not coming from high- or low-risk areas outside Cebu are still required to present proof of identity and/or proof of essential travel.

Aside from that, non-vaccinated and partially vaccinated individuals also need to show a negative RT-PCR test result taken within the last 72 hours; or a negative antigen test result taken within the last 48 hours.

Tests must be conducted and performed by accredited and licensed testing centers and laboratories by the Department of Health.

For international inbound travelers, they are subject to Department of Health and Bureau of Quarantine regulations.

Meanwhile, acting Cebu City mayor Michael Rama said he has yet to discuss with the convergence body the possibility of easing travel requirements to fully vaccinated individuals. — JMD (FREEMAN)