ANTIQUE – This province’s pandemic Alert Level 2 status has been extended up to May 15, except for four towns that have been placed under the “new normal” status of Alert Level 1 – Anini-y, Tobias Fornier, San Jose de Buenavista, and Sebaste which all have high vaccination rates against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-1) and low infections.
Gov. Rhodora Cadiao’s Executive Order No. 32-B, Series of 2022 spelled out the guidelines that people must adhere to.
For Returning Antiqueños
The arrival of returning Antiqueños via the Antique airport, Lipata (Culasi) port, or any other part or airport in Panay Island shall be coordinated with the concerned Municipal Health Office for assessment and monitoring.
Public transport is allowed for those who have no private vehicles.
For fully vaccinated returning Antiqueños five years old or above from areas outside Region 6:
* present COVID-19 vaccination card / vaccination certificate and valid ID / birth certificate
* secure a notice of coordination from the Municipal Coordinator for Returning Antiqueños for monitoring purposes of the Municipal Local Government Unit (MLGU)
For unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated returning Antiqueños five years old or above from areas outside Region 6
* secure negative swab test, provided that the test has been conducted after five days of strict quarantine from the point of origin; provided further that the test result was done not earlier than three days before travel to the province of Antique
* secure notice of coordination from the municipality concerned for returning Antiqueños
* present valid ID/birth certificate.
* provide an approved S-PaSS Quick Response code; apply for S-PaSS at least 12 hours before travel to give leeway to the coordinator to process the request
For unvaccinated children four years of age or below from areas outside Region 6
* secure negative antigen test result, provided that the test has been conducted after a five-day strict quarantine from the point of origin; provided further, that the test result was done not earlier that three days before travel to the province of Antique
* secure notice of coordination from the municipality concerned
* present birth certificate.
* provide an approved S-PaSS Quick Response code; apply for S-PaSS at least 12 hours before travel to give leeway to the coordinator to process the request).
For APORs
Fully vaccinated Authorized Persons Outside of Residence (APORs) of national government agencies, their attached agencies, and other local government units, traveling on official business and coming from places outside of Region 6 shall:
* present COVID-19 vaccination card/vaccination certificate
* provide their travel/mission order and valid ID
For unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated APORs traveling on official business within Region 6 shall:
* secure negative swab test result, provided that the test has been conducted after five days of strict quarantine from the point of origin; provided further that the test result was done not earlier than three days before travel to the province of Antique.
* present travel order/mission order and valid ID
* provide an approved S-PaSS Quick Response code (apply for S-PaSS at least 12 hours before travel to give leeway to the coordinator to process the request).
For tourists or staycationers anywhere from the Philippines
* valid ID
* COVID-19 vaccination card or vaccination certificate or medical certificate stating that the holder is not eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
* proof of booking reservation issued by a Department of Tourism-accredited resort or hotel; provided, that if the tourist will not stay overnight, booking, reservation is no longer necessary./PN
