Bacolod City, Negros Occidental— Commercial sea travel between Bacolod and Iloilo cities are expected to resume on October 18, Monday, after the government has lifted the requirement for an RT-PCR test for fully vaccinated individuals against COVID-19.
Oceanjet said it will operate 2 trips between Bacolod and Iloilo starting Monday. Bacolod to Iloilo trips are scheduled at 5:45AM and 8:50AM. Trips from Iloilo will depart by 7:20AM and another trip at 2:30PM.
Operators of Weesam and Supercat are yet to release their schedules.
For Bacolod Residents who are fully vaccinated, travelers are required to present:
- Online BaCTrac Registration
*Online Health Declaration - SPaSS (travel coordination permit)
*Valid Personal ID - COVID-19 Vaccination Card from Bacolod
Non-residents but are fully vaccinated are required to present a copy of their vaccination card issued by DOH (Department of Health), DICT (Department of Information and Communications Technology) or any qualified national or foreign government agency.
Bacolod Residents and non-residents who are not vaccinated or are not fully vaccinated are required to present:
- Online BaCTrac Registration
*Online Health Declaration - SPaSS (travel coordination permit)
*Valid Personal ID - RT-PCR swab results within 72 hours prior to travel date
Meanwhile, the management of Cebu Pacific said it will also eliminate the requirement for a negative swab test for fully vaccinated individuals bound to Bacolod and Negros Occidental. Read here for more details.
