Big boost seen for tourism jobs“The DOT commits to working with other member-agencies of the IATF in making the travel process and requirements to the country easier for balikbayans and foreign tourists alike. This move will greatly help in restoring jobs under the heavily impacted tourism industry,” said Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat. MANILA, Philippines — The government’s decision to accept the vaccination certificates of 12 more countries is seen by the Department of Tourism (DOT) as a means to attract foreign travelers and help restore thousands of jobs in the Philippines. This move will greatly help in restoring jobs under the heavily impacted tourism industry,” said Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat. In the same statement, the tourism chief revealed that a vaccinated travel lane scheme has been agreed upon by the governments of the Philippines and Singapore in a bid to boost passenger arrivals from the island city-state.

Source: Philippine Star February 19, 2022 18:33 UTC