The BOQ said that it was expanding its capacity in issuing “yellow cards” amidst a surge in demand.
On Thursday, the Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) said that it was expanding its capacity in order to accommodate more requests for “yellow cards” because of a surge in demand.
BOQ deputy director Roberto Salvador Jr. said in an interview on Unang Balita that they’re expanding their services, adding that they’re opening different satellite stations and increasing their capacity every day in order to accommodate those who needed the “yellow card”.
“Nilalawakan natin yung serbisyo natin. Nago-open tayo sa iba’t ibang satellite station natin at tinataas natin yung capacity natin every day para maserbiyuhan yung mga kailangan ng yellow card,” Salvador said.
A “yellow card” or the WHO-recognized International Certificate of Vaccination contains a person’s vaccination details and passport number.
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Based on a report on Saksi last August 26, securing appointments for a “yellow card” for international travel will only be available by December 2021 as demand for the said document increases.
Salvador also advised in an interview on Unang Balita that only travelers who were about to leave the Philippines should request for the slots — including travelers with plane tickets and overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) with overseas employment certificates.
“Sa ngayon po, talagang sobrang dami po ang gusto nang kumuha ng yellow card. Kaya nga po pinapakiusap po natin na ang talagang dapat po kumuha ng slot is yung mga paalis na po,” Salvador said.
Moreover, Salvador underscored that the “yellow card” wasn’t mandatory and advised travelers to coordinate with their airlines and countries of destination about the requirements.
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