Covid-19: Philippines lifts overseas travel ban for citizens

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Philippines, travel ban, citizens, coronavirus task force

Manila - Non-essential overseas travel could resume starting October 21.

By Reuters

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Published: Fri 16 Oct 2020, 9:28 AM

Last updated: Fri 16 Oct 2020, 10:11 PM

The Philippines' coronavirus task force has lifted a ban on overseas travel for Filipino tourists, the presidential office said on Friday.

Non-essential overseas travel could resume starting October 21, ending a restriction in effect since July and potentially increasing customers for Philippine carriers that have suffered amid the pandemic.

 


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