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02-10-22 06:46 #7536
Posts: 295Cebu to accept both vaxxed, unvaxxed foreign travelers
According to this news report published yesterday (link below), starting March 1st, unvaxxed foreign tourists will be allowed into the Philippines via Mactan-Cebu International airport (but no mention of them being allowed into other International airports in the Philippines).
All the news reports that I have read over the last month or so have all clearly stated that unvaxxed tourists will not be allowed into the country. Is the Mactan-Cebu International airport a backdoor way for unvaxxed tourists to enter the country?! My guess is that from March 1st the restrictions on entry for unvaxxed foreign tourists will be lifted for the whole of the Philippines.
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ARVIE N. VELOSO. February 09,2022.
FROM Thursday, Feb. 10,2022, Cebu province will accept foreign travelers, whether from non-visa-required or visa-required countries, as approved under Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases Resolution 160-be issued last week.
And from March, it will also admit unvaccinated foreign nationals, according to Executive Order (EO) 3, series of 2022 issued by Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022.
This is a way to gradually revive the tourism industry in the country and the fortunes of the local government units which have been severely affected by the ongoing coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic.
Garcia's EO 3 contains the rules to be followed by those who wish to visit and explore Cebu.
For foreigners from non-visa-required countries who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19, they need to present a vaccination card or proof of vaccination against Covid-19 permitted by the IATF, and a negative RT-PCR (reverse transcriptionpolymerase chain reaction) test taken within 48 hours prior to the date and time of departure from the country of origin or first port of embarkation in a continuous travel to the Philippines, provided they did not leave the airport premises or were not admitted into another country during layovers.
Proof of vaccination must be presented prior to departure from the country of origin, as well as on arrival in Cebu.
They must also have "valid tickets for their return journey to the port of origin or next port of destination not later than 30 days from date of arrival in the Philippines" and travel insurance for Covid-19 treatment costs for a coverage of at least US $35,000 for the duration of their stay in the country.
They will not undergo facility-based quarantine in Cebu but will just self-monitor for symptoms for seven days.
Nationals from 157 countries may be admitted into the Philippines without a visa for an initial stay of 30 days, according to the Bureau of Immigration.
These countries include Canada, Japan, Singapore, USA, New Zealand, Malaysia and South Korea.
Visa required.
For vaccinated foreign nationals from visa-required countries, they need to present the Entry Exemption Document issued under IATF regulations, in addition to presenting proof of vaccination, a negative RT-PCR test taken within 48 hours prior to the date and time of departure from the country of origin or first port of embarkation in a continuous travel to the Philippines.
They also will not undergo facility-based quarantine but will self-monitor for symptoms for seven days.
If they experience symptoms of Covid-19, tourists are instructed to inform the management of the hotel or resort in which they are billeted so that the local government unit (LGU) may also be informed.
At that point, the foreigner must be subjected to a rapid antigen test or an RT-PCR test.
If he tests positive in the Covid test, he must isolate and strictly follow health and quarantine protocols.
If it is necessary to take the foreigner to an isolation facility or hospital, the LGU is tasked to coordinate with the Department of Health for the patient's referral.
Unvaccinated
Starting March 1, unvaccinated and partially vaccinated, or foreign nationals whose vaccination status cannot be independently determined can enter the Cebu airport only if they present a negative RT-PCR test taken within 48 hours before departing from their country of origin.
Such passengers will be subjected to a swab test on arrival.
They are also required to observe quarantine in a facility until the release of the result of their second RT-PCR test taken on the fifth day of their quarantine.
Such individuals are encouraged to get vaccinated against Covid-19 during their stay in Cebu.
For this purpose, the Department of Health Central Visayas (DOH 7) will make available the single-dose Janssen (Johnson and Johnson) vaccine for unvaccinated foreign nationals. It is free and there is no charge for getting vaccinated.
The Cebu Provincial Government first met with consul generals of Japan, Korea and China, officials of the Department of Tourism, tour operators, and representatives of the DOH 7, and the Mactan-Cebu International Airport prior to the issuance of EO 3, to come up with a unified approach to the entry of tourists to Cebu Province.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1...eign-travelers
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01-23-22 12:43 #7535
Posts: 295Yesterday afternoon in Lapu-Lapu
Creampie with one of my regulars, in a s/t hotel.
Her family house in Lapu-Lapu city was badly damaged in the storm on December 16 (typhoon Odette / Rai), it lost its roof and they are still without electricity.
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12-10-21 15:27 #7534
Posts: 295Last Monday in Consolacion
A nice threesome last Monday afternoon in Consolacion, a good start to the week.
1 k for each girl, plus fare.
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12-03-21 16:16 #7533
Posts: 295Cebu City's new curfew hours
The overnight curfew did kick in at 11.30 pm, but was eased up yesterday. By just 30 minutes! FFS!! JUST 30 minutes!.
So it now starts at midnight.
Link below.
ARNOLD BUSTAMANTE
December 02, 2021
THE Cebu City Government has implemented new curfew hours starting Thursday dawn, December 2, 2021.
Unlike the previous curfew hours that started at 11:30 p.m., it will now start at 12 midnight and run till 3 a.m. for adults, and run from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. for minors, according to a new directive issued by Mayor Michael Rama.
Authorized persons outside of residence or Apor are excluded from the curfew as long as they comply with the minimum health standards.
Those aged 12 years old and below and people 65 and above have also been ordered to stay at home to avoid another surge of the Covid-19.
Police in the city vowed to strictly enforce Ramas directive including the mayors order to bar unvaccinated individuals from entering all establishments beginning January 1, 2022.
To enter establishments in Cebu City, whether public or private, a vaccination card will have to be presented as proof of vaccination.
So starting January 1, 2022, whether it is public or private institutions, they will only cater to fully vaccinated clients. So if you are not fully vaccinated, you can no longer avail of the services or transact business in government or private institutions, said Police Lt. Col. Wilbert Parilla, deputy city director for operations of the Cebu City Police Office, in a mix of English and Cebuano.
Parilla said drinking in public places is still strictly prohibited, except in places that have met the requirements of the Cebu City Government.
Police called on establishments such as restobars and restaurants to strictly abide by Ramas order by asking for Covid-19 vaccination cards from their customers before taking their orders starting January 1, 2022.
Those caught violating this directive will be reported to Cebu City Hall for the imposition of appropriate penalties, Parilla said.
Meanwhile, the Cebu City Government has urged those aged 12 and above to get vaccinated before the end of 2021 for the city to achieve its 70 percent target herd immunity..
https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1...-for-Cebu-City
And another report here;.
https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/4...4am-for-minors
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11-29-21 19:31 #7532
Posts: 3275Originally Posted by Showdown [View Original Post]
You might want to post in the Bogota forum.
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11-28-21 08:25 #7531
Posts: 295More creampie
I went to see one of my regulars in Lapu-Lapu last Friday. The taxi ride from close to the main Ayala mall in Cebu City where I live to the S / T hotel near the Gaisano Grand Mall Mactan in Lapu-Lapu was the normal 40 minute ride. But I left a bit later than I normally do to come back and got caught up in the Friday afternoon rush hour, I left there at 4 pm and arrived back at the main Ayala mall at 5. 40 pm. It's only about a 7. 5 mile journey. 'Very traffic' as some of the locals like to say!
Whilst in Lapu-Lapu I went into the Gaisano Grand Mall, they now require visitors to produce proof of vaccination and an ID to gain entry (no such requirement yet for the malls in Cebu City). The locals here who have been jabbed are given a cheap looking, flimsy card which has all the relevant details on.
I have not been jabbed so do not have proof of vaccination but was fully prepared. I had 'borrowed' a proof of vaccination from one of my sons who lives in the UK. It's a pdf file, obviously in his name, and had to alter it to show my name which was very easy to do.
The security guard at the mall just glanced at my ID and the proof of vaccination pdf file on my mobile phone and waived me in. I have used it a couple of times at restaurants in Cebu City which also require proof of vaccination for dine-in customers, and again, it was just glanced at, but most restaurants I use can't be bothered to ask for proof of vaccination though they are required to do so. I think there is little risk of myself being caught out when using it at the malls, but would not attempt to use it if I was going to catch a flight as I suspect that they will be a bit more rigorous in their checks!
The cinemas here are finally re-opening next Wednesday (they have been closed since last March) and I have already bought a ticket and as a keen moviegoer am looking forward to it. Proof of vaccination will be required for all patrons, every second seat has been taped off and strictly no eating will be allowed inside the auditorium!
The overnight curfew here in Cebu City is still in force from 11.30 pm to 4 am (meaning all bars and restaurants have to close before 11.30 pm). But the overnight curfew in Manila has already been lifted and there is no valid reason why it shouldn't be lifted here as well, I can't see it lasting much longer.
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11-15-21 15:04 #7530
Posts: 295Originally Posted by Bosshog2 [View Original Post]
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11-13-21 13:53 #7529
Posts: 12I understand
Originally Posted by Mdemde [View Original Post]
What did that 18 year old's backside look like? I'm assuming nice right?
And do you ever have contact with some of these girls or is it more so just pump, dump, and leave, never talk to them again?
If there's a way you could get me set up with that one 18 year old, I sure would love it.
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11-13-21 13:53 #7528
Posts: 12I understand
Originally Posted by Mdemde [View Original Post]
What did that 18 year old back's backside look like? I'm assuming nice right?
And do you ever have contact with some of these girls or is it more so just pump, dump, and leave, never talk to them again?
If there's a way you could get me set up with that one 18 year old, I sure would love it.
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11-12-21 16:22 #7527
Posts: 260Originally Posted by CarlosDanger [View Original Post]
Admirable restraint. I would totally have been trying to put it in her.
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11-12-21 15:53 #7526
Posts: 295Originally Posted by Bosshog2 [View Original Post]
Originally Posted by Bosshog2 [View Original Post]
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11-10-21 06:45 #7525
Posts: 12Lucky
Originally Posted by Mdemde [View Original Post]
Are other guys free to see these girls or are they mainly just doing it just because they have bills to pay or something?
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11-06-21 11:55 #7524
Posts: 295Polishing my Johnson
At a s / t hotel yesterday afternoon in Cebu City. I was hoping for completion with swallowing, or at the very least, CIM, but she was not keen on either. Oh well. At least she gave it a good clean and polish.
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11-02-21 16:06 #7523
Posts: 295Yesterday afternoon in Cebu City
We went to a s / t hotel. She's now about 3 months pregnant and it's starting to show, it'll be her first child.
She was already pregnant the first time I met her about 6 weeks ago so I know I'm not the father!
Finished off with a nice creampie.
Then I got a taxi down to SM Seaside to get a bite to eat and a wander round. It was a public holiday here yesterday, and the first public holiday since the authorities lifted the house arrest order on minors about a week ago. They are now allowed outdoors and into malls, and yesterday at SM Seaside was the busiest I have ever seen it, it was teeming with families and their kids. When I passed the Jollibee restaurant on the ground floor, there was a line of about 40 people waiting to get in! There were also lines outside some of the other restaurants there.
I was in the main Ayala mall a few times last week, and it was also busy with with families and their kids though not as busy as at SM Seaside yesterday. The lifting of the house arrest order on minors has been a boon for the malls and for many restaurants, some of the restaurants must have been on their last legs and have had few customers of late.
When I left SM Seaside at about 7. 30 pm last night there was a long line of people and a 30 minute wait to get a taxi. It was the first time in 19 months I have come out for a mall in the evening and had to wait for a taxi.
So, it looks like things here are getting back to normal. Thailand has just re-opened for foreign tourists, the Philippines is still closed to foreign tourists, but my guess is that it's not going to be too long now until they open up again for foreign tourists.
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11-02-21 15:01 #7522
Posts: 295Originally Posted by Bosshog2 [View Original Post]
It's possible that I knocked her up, but due to my age (late 60's) highly unlikely!