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When you live in a nearly landlocked area like Metro Manila, you definitely need a quick escape from time to time. For this reason, urban dwellers love travelling to Batangas — its endless seas captivate divers, snorkellers, and beach bums alike. Need your dose of Vitamin Sea? Learn about the latest Batangas travel requirements and start planning your much-awaited getaway!
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At the time of writing, all towns in Batangas, except Tingloy, are under General Community Quarantine (GCQ) Alert Level 2. The province, along with its neighbouring regions, is expected to remain in this status until 28 Feb 2022.
Under its alert status, travellers of all ages from areas under Alert Levels 1, 2, 3, GCQ, and MGCQ are allowed to enter Batangas (except Tingloy). However, each local government unit may have specific entry restrictions and guidelines for minors and seniors. Pregnant women and persons with comorbidities may not enter Lobo, Mabini, and San Juan.
While Batangas is now mostly open for tourism, the province continues to adhere to health and safety protocols. Here are the Batangas travel protocols and guidelines you must remember while it is under Alert Level 2.
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Domestic tourists must prepare the following requirements. These will have to be presented by passengers upon arrival in the province.
*If travelling with minors, you must present their medical certificate issued within three days prior to arrival.
Note: Batangas travel requirements may vary per town. To learn the specific protocols of each LGU, read this.
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We’ve handpicked a few establishments that have been provided with a Certificate of Authority to Operate (CAO) issued by the DOT:
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For more information and other official Batangas-related travel updates, you may visit these links:
Planning to explore more local destinations? Check out more of our COVID-19 travel guides:
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