MANILA, Philippines — The imposition of travel restrictions on inbound travelers from Indonesia amid the surge of COVID-19 cases in the neighboring country is “not too late” because the entry of travelers has since been limited, Malacaang said Thursday.
Presidential spokesman Harry Roque said only 724 travelers, mostly returning overseas Filipinos, have arrived in Indonesia since April.
All of them underwent strict 10-day facility-based quarantine upon arrival, Roque added.
“Hindi naman too late ‘yan. Wala tayong turismo, wala rin tayong business visas except for the long-term investors’ visa na in-issue natin. Hindi naman too late kasi limitado din talaga yung mga pumasok…
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