Philippines lifts travel ban for citizens, non-essential overseas trips can resume from Oct 21


A photo from Aug 4, 2020, shows airline ground staff wearing protective gear at the airport in Manila. - AFP

MANILA Oct 16 (Philipines Daily Inquirer/ANN): The Philippines' Covid-19 (coronavirus) task force has lifted a ban on overseas travel for Filipino tourists, the presidential office said on Friday.

Non-essential overseas travel can resume, starting Oct 21, ending a restriction in effect since July and potentially increasing customers for Philippine carriers that have suffered amid the pandemic.

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