International arrivals in Philippines up 40 per cent since borders reopening

A foreign passenger wearing a protective mask as a precaution against the spread of the coronavirus disease arrives at Manila's International Airport, Philippines. The country recently lifted a nearly 2-year ban on foreign travellers in a lifesaving boost for its tourism and related industries as an omicron-fueled surge eases. - AP

MANILA, March 5 (Xinhua): The Philippines has recorded an increase of over 40 percent in the number of international travelers after the South-East Asian country reopened its borders on Feb. 10, the Bureau of Immigration of the country has announced.

Bureau of Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente said 211,899 travelers arrived in February, up from 150,740 in January.