Manila, Oct. 15 -- Mayor Benjamin Magalong on Thursday said he is contemplating further easing up tourism rules here to allow more visitors to come in.

He said an adjustment in the entry protocols of the tourism bubble, which initially allows residents from the provinces of Pangasinan, La Union, Ilocos Sur, and Ilocos Norte, is being finalized. They are also looking at the possibility of allowing the entry of public buses and utility vans from Region 1.

Magalong met with the Baguio Tourism Council on Wednesday afternoon to discuss the changes.

"We are reviewing the rules and we are going to ease up on some restrictions," Magalong said.

The city government imposed strict guidelines, discouraging potential visitors who would want to unwin...