MANILA, Philippines — The president of the Union of Local Authorities in the Philippines (ULAP) is calling on the national government to allow antigen testing as an alternative to RT-PCR test for travelers who were not able to plan for their trips.
ULAP President and Quirino Governor Dakila Carlo Cua noted on Monday that it takes a longer time for results of RT-PCR tests to be released, which can become a hurdle in emergency travels.
“The PCR requires two days or more for the result to come out and we will honor two days validity of the test. Ganun ang protocols ng IATF. Now someone who is traveling under emergency will arrive. Hindi niya napagplanuhan, hindi sya nakapag-RT PCR, …
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