GWMinUS Posted January 2, 2021 Posted January 2, 2021 The Philippines has banned travelers from the USA and 18 other Countries. Including GB and AU. Looks like no trips until February or March... Quote
Guest Posted January 2, 2021 Posted January 2, 2021 I hadn't even realised that The Philippines had reopened. As it stands, travelling to a country with a lower rate of infection is preferable. That's why I'm in Thailand, rather than (for example) Brazil. A visit to The Philippines can wait until I'm vaccinated. Quote
vinapu Posted January 2, 2021 Posted January 2, 2021 8 hours ago, GWMinUS said: Looks like no trips until February or March... ...of 2023 ? Quote
GWMinUS Posted January 3, 2021 Author Posted January 3, 2021 15 hours ago, vinapu said: ...of 2023 ? OHHHHH that is cruel!!! Quote
GWMinUS Posted January 3, 2021 Author Posted January 3, 2021 The levels of the quarantine in the Philippines have gone UP and DOWN. I have a friend on Negros. The City of Dumaguete is open but his area of Valencia is locked-down!! It is the same in various areas of Cebu Island. And Tourists cannot yet travel to the PH. If you come on Business you must still test Negative on Arrival AND spend 14 days in Quarantine. SO not much chance to enjoy the warm beaches!! There has been no decision as to which vaccine to give. President Duerte said the US should GIVE the PH 2 Million doses if the they want to keep their military bases there. HAHAHA! From what I read the PH will buy vaccine from Astra-Zeneca, not from China. But my friends there are "afraid" of the vaccine after the terrible experience with the Dengue Fever Vaccine. Again my friend on Negros keeps telling me to NOT take any vaccine. It will infect my brain. SO I have no plans for a Holiday soon... Quote
vinapu Posted January 3, 2021 Posted January 3, 2021 12 minutes ago, GWMinUS said: ....... my friend on Negros keeps telling me to NOT take any vaccine. It will infect my brain. .....looks he already took it and is speaking from his own experience , no offence intended GWMinUS 1 Quote
Guest Posted January 3, 2021 Posted January 3, 2021 6 hours ago, GWMinUS said: President Duerte said the US should GIVE the PH 2 Million doses if the they want to keep their military bases there. HAHAHA! From what I read the PH will buy vaccine from Astra-Zeneca, not from China. But my friends there are "afraid" of the vaccine after the terrible experience with the Dengue Fever Vaccine. Again my friend on Negros keeps telling me to NOT take any vaccine. It will infect my brain. SO I have no plans for a Holiday soon... Two million doses is naff all compared with the population. Besides, with China in the region, The Philippines should do everything possible to keep US military bases. By the time vaccines are widely available in The Philippines, they will have been field tested on hundreds of millions of people. Quote
GWMinUS Posted January 4, 2021 Author Posted January 4, 2021 YEAH I should let you talk to my Friends. But Pres Duerte is so much like Pres Trump. You never know what he will say or do!! Quote
