The IATF-EID Resolution No. 85 provides that starting Dec. 7, Filipino citizens’ foreign spouses and their children, as well as former Filipino citizens, including their spouses and children, who are travelling with them, will be allowed entry into the country regardless of age.
Though the hotel industry never ceased operations to aid the national government for the return of Filipino migrant workers and returning Filipinos, some had to lay off their workers or imposed a reduced work arrangement to manage their losses. “The hotels will be ready to welcome and serve them to ensure a memorable and safe Christmas and holiday season,” she added.
Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat had earlier said that allowing entry of balikbayans or former Filipino citizens into the country during the holiday season is a great cause for celebration for millions of families who long for the homecoming of their relatives abroad.