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Negative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test results, BaCTrac identification card, and online health declaration form are now required for all travelers to Bacolod, as the city government acts to control the spread of Covid infections.

Mayor Evelio Leonardia, in Executive Order No.  1, series of 2021, or an order establishing the consolidated guidelines for travel into Bacolod, that he signed on Jan. 4 and made public last night, said there is a need for the city government of Bacolod to come up with proper guidelines on essential and non-essential travel into the City to ensure their unhampered movement, while also maintaining public safety and health standards to control the spread and transmission of Covid-19.

No person shall be allowed entry into the City without presenting a Notice of Coordination (NOC), that shall be issued upon the submission/upload of various documents.

LSI REQUIREMENTS

For locally stranded individuals, these include negative result of RT-PCR test taken within three days before the date of travel, letter of coordination from the office of Councilor Cindy Rojas that may be requested through email at spmcindyrojas@yahoo.com or 034-4353607. LSIs coming from Cebu may contact 0905-2238081; Joint Task Force Covid-19 Shield Travel Authority with medical certificate and barangay clearance from the LGU of origin, BaCTrac identification card, and online health declaration form.

For non-essential travel, like leisure or vacation, required documents include negative RT-PCR results with tests taken within three days before the date of travel, travel itinerary for the duration of stay in Bacolod City or for the first 10 days, whichever is shorter, Joint Task Force Covid-19 Shield Travel Authority, confirmed booking of accommodation in Bacolod, roundtrip ticket/travel details, BaCTrac ID card, and online health declaration form.

RETURNING RESIDENTS

For returning residents arriving from countries with travel restrictions due to the new Covid strain, Leonardia said they should submit negative result of RT-PCR test taken within three days before the date of travel, certificate of completion of the mandatory 14-day quarantine in Manila, additional seven days home quarantine upon arrival in Bacolod, BaCTrac ID card, and online health declaration form.

Similarly, due to the recent spike of Covid-19 in various countries, strict documentary requirements will also be imposed upon returning overseas Filipino workers and OFs originating from such countries identified by the WHO or the Philippine government.

Persons travelling in transit in Bacolod City, except the APORS, shall not be allowed to go out of the seaport/airport, and are required to present a subsequent ticket for their intended destination, the EO said.

The city shall recognize and permit the travel of APORs to Bacolod provided that the health and safety protocols are observed.

Leonardia said that in November and December 2020 during the Modified General Community Quarantine, the number of positive cases in Bacolod City had been greatly reduced and only less than 50 active cases have been reported in the City.

Based on data collected by the Emergency Operations Center, 29 persons who have entered Bacolod have tested positive for Covid in the month of October up to present.

“While the City is experiencing the flattening of the curves of infected citizens within its territory, such positive outlook may be endangered by travelers coming from the outside,” he added.*

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