The government is eyeing the gradual reopening of more tourist destinations, in a bid to revive the Philippines’ tourism industry amid the COVID-19 crisis. However, some local governments remain “hesitant”— as they seek to establish tighter health protocols before opening their doors to the public.
“We are already talking to Governor Yap. Although he is still under GCQ , like Boracay, he is making sure that his COVID lab is already done,” Puyat said in an interview withPuyat added that Baguio is also eyeing to open by September, citing city Mayor Benjamin Magalong’s call for stricter health and safety protocols.
“LGUs are still hesitant, but of course because they want protocols to be in place. That’s what we’re doing. We’re helping the different LGUs who are now under a modified GCQ to maybe help them with their protocols so that people who come there will be safe,” Puyat noted.amid the coronavirus pandemic— with the island permitted to accept tourists from Western Visayas starting Tuesday.
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