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Domestic travelers can now avail RT-PCR Test for ₱900

All domestic travelers can now avail of the real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain (RT-PCR) test for only ₱900.

After some local destinations have lifted their travel restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some cities and provinces would require you to submit a RT-PCR test result prior to entry.

Fret not though because we have everything that you need to know to avail of a cheaper COVID-19 RT-PCR test.

Instead of then ₱1,800, the Department of Tourism (DOT) partnered with the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) through the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines to subsidize the 50% of the COVID-19 RT-PCR test cost, hence, qualified Filipino tourists will only be paying P900.

How to apply?

1. You must register online at https://www.tpb.gov.ph/rtpcrphtravel/ 5 days before your travel date. You must also indicate a travel destination that is declared open to leisure tourists.

2. You must attach the following supporting documents:

Copy of two (2) valid government-issued IDs
Copy of confirmed hotel booking
Copy of round-trip transportation tickets if applicable (airline/bus/ferry tickets)
3. The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) shall evaluate the documents and inform you of the status of application within a reasonable time.

4. UP-PGH can only accommodate to conduct 100 COVID-19 RT-PCR tests per day. Thus, applications will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

If your application is approved, you will be receiving an email from UP-PGH with the login credentials for the Client Investigation Form (CIF) (https://cif.pgh.gov.ph) for you to fill-out.
Once your CIF is submitted, UP-PGH will be notifying you of your schedule for swab test.

Note: Walk-in requests shall be strictly denied.
You must be at the testing center of UP-PGH on your confirmed date of swab testing.
Failure to show-up on the scheduled date would forfeit your subsidy.

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