A portal to issue COVID-19 vaccination certificates to fully inoculated individuals would be launched for the overseas Filipino workers in Metro Manila and other areas by October.
This will come under the VaxCertPH program.
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Undersecretary Emmanuel Caintic of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) told legislators Friday that the dry run of the system will be undertaken in the National Capital Region.
Other countries just require travelers to present the International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis as approved by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Iloilo Rep. Janette Garin on Friday also said that there was a need to devise a policy that will exempt OFWs from paying the fees for the Carte Jaune or “yellow card” being issued by the Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) for outbound travel as proof of full inoculation against COVID-19. The yellow card is recognized internationally and may be required for entry for travelers who come from countries where there are increased health risks. (AW)
