JORDAN, Guimaras – The provincial government of Guimaras has modified the travel protocols for returning locally stranded individuals (LSIs), returning overseas Filipino workers (ROFs) and visiting persons from outside Western Visayas.
Gov. Samuel Gumarin issued Executive Order No. 27, series of 2021 adopting the new travel protocols.
ROFs, LSIs and visiting persons are required to present a negative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test result before they can enter the province.
The test must be conducted three days (at the most) before the date of travel of returning or visiting persons.
Returning or visiting persons who fail to present a negative RT-PCR result shall be allowed entry into Guimaras if they have stayed within the region for at least 14 days.
Expenses for the RT-PCR shall be paid by ROFs, LSIs and visiting persons.
Those who have illegally entered Guimaras coming from outside Western Visayas shall face charges and shall be sent back to their point of origin./PN
