By John Clifford Lintao
AFTER almost seven months of being isolated, Baguio City has finally opened, partially though, the Summer Capital of the country for tourists.
However, with the city government announcing the re-opening of Baguio, the first batch of tourists mostly coming from the Ilocos region is expected to arrive on Friday.
Under the gradual reopening scheme, only tourists from the Ilocos Region are allowed to go to Baguio City for the meantime.
Souvenir shops have also opened for business.
The local government has issued requirements for tourists from Region 1 who will be allowed to enter the city. They should first fill out a health declaration form online via the local government’s website at hdf.baguio.gov.ph.
Tourists will be asked for personal information, the intention of their trip, contact person in the city, vehicle that they will use, destination, photo, and travel clearance.
The local government unit will then evaluate the form and will contact the tourists regarding the status of their registration.
Checkpoints with triage areas have been set up at the city’s borders.