@sekmet Depends on where you are. I live in Cebu City area. Masks are required by Govt for Indoor areas. When taxiing to the malls, I never have a mask on, but put it on correctly to enter past the security guards. After entering, I have it below my nose so I can breathe. If you are in The Provinces, you will see very few people with masks. Probably stricter in Manila proper area since they continue to have more cases. No one asking for proof of vaccination or Contact Tracing forms that I have been. Still better than not too long ago when we were the ONLY country in the WORLD that had to wear the "Protective" face shields.
@sekmet Depends on where you are.
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And there you go. A good conversation with good information quickly gets polluted with trolls. Why do some people have to disparage others? It's why I seldom read a lot of these forums anymore.
Anyway, in Dasmarinas, my nearest jollibee requires mask and proof of vaccination to eat inside. Most bigger places, including the malls, require masks. Lots of people still wearing them, but many don't wear them outdoors.
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Will do Cheryl. I think you and Bhavna your Mauritian colleague, like to play 'good cop, bad cop'
Well a week ago Singapore where ' Rules have to be obeyed and ARE enforced' relaxed mask wearing regulations so that they are required only in hospitals and elderly peoples homes.
Coincidentally the Philippines President is there now meeting his opposite number. So Mr Marcos on your return it will be a case of 'Copy & Paste'?
@Lotus Eater We have a home in Siquijor and another in Valencia near Dumaguete. We live part time in both. You shouldn't listen to everything Mark Thornton says. I have heard him say you need a one health pass to go to Siquijor and other such nonsense. He went there once so he is an expert. His videos are full of misinformation; I have stopped correcting him in the comments section because he never pays attention, he just backs off in his videos and says he is not the expert (but he makes the statements anyway) and it is good to remember that. For Siquijor, yes, take your vax card (original, copy not accepted) and just wear the mask where people may call you on it. If you feel sick, don't go there. DOH still quaratines positive results.
In Manila, it is still required to wear a mask outside. But I am certain that this applies everywhere, especially if one is taking public transportation.
Vaccination card/Identification is no longer required for most public establishments - for example, you may enter large malls or public venues without the need to present any Identification. it's actually become a bit of a joke.
This also rings true for taking taxis or smaller modes of transportation.
buses certainly do not require it, and no longer enforce social distancing.
Dining-out is of little concern these days.
This is all from my own experience. i would be surprised if anyone has ever been asked by a security guard or law enforcement to present any Vaccination identification for anything.
As for entering the country at this time... well, there are plenty of resources for double-checking the latest mandated protocols for that, which seems to be updated with bare requirements as the months move on.
Just wear a mask, and exercise social distancing where required. you'll be good to go.