Manila, July 17 -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) 8 (Eastern Visayas) has encouraged the use of the "safe bubble" concept in accepting tourists under the new normal situation.
Under the concept, a maximum of 10 participants is allowed to visit a tourism destination.
Booking or pre-registration is encouraged to ensure that a limited number of guests is being observed under the new carrying capacity, DOT-8 Director Karina Rosa Tiopes said in an interview Friday.
"Safe bubble" refers to a group of individuals belonging to the same household or group and is confirmed to be non-virus carriers. Each member of the group should have the necessary certificate issued by the health authorities.
Tiopes said the new carrying capacity considers the ...