STORY OF THE DAY • Nov 19, 2021 • 2 min read

Tourism Philippines says planning to reopen to vaccinated tourists
By AFP • Nov 19, 2021
The Philippines is looking to welcome vaccinated visitors as the government eases virus restrictions
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By AFP • Nov 19, 2021
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