Going Home (Cebu) During Pandemic

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Finally, I was able to visit my family and my first home (Cebu) after two years! 

My fiancé and I's original flight was December 26 last year, but due to typhoon Odette we weren't able to make it.

Crossing new Mactan Bridge 
Indeed, traveling these days isn't very convenient obviously because of this pandemic, and there's no direct flight from Puerto Princesa City to Cebu and vice versa so, we had a connecting flight via Manila. Connecting flights s*ck! Hahaha It's tiring and more expensive. Who would agree with me?😆

Good thing Cebu is not restricted anymore. So, all you have to prepare is your vaccination card/vax cert or medical certificate for unvaccinated/partially vaccinated individuals. The Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) is not that strict either. However, coming back to Palawan is more inconvenient actually, because the province is more strict. There are many requirements to comply including an S-Pass, Antigen test for fully vaccinated individuals or RT-PCR test for unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated individuals.

Kaya, don't expect a speedy check-in time. 😁

Once you arrive at PPS airport, there'll be disinfection of your hand carried belongings. 
Linya is real pa guys. 😂 

After which, you'll undergo a validation, which separates the travelers bound for PPC  or the province, since the two have different requirements. 

This is the area for travelers bound for province. 
This one is for the city bound travelers. 
After the short screening process, you'll be stamped. Parang papasok lang ng discohan. Hehehe

Oh, by the way, Cebu's airport does not use TRAZE app anymore, but PPC Airport does. 

Despite all those struggles in flying, I and my fiancé had to go home and it was just all worth it.😊 
Enjoying our time with my parents, nieces and nephews.
For me, simple things really matter, and family matters most.❤️❤️❤️

I'll be sharing with you more of my home visit next time and the "pasalubongs" you have to try and to buy in Cebu. :) 

Until then... Stay safe and healthy. 🙏❤️

P. S. 
All domestic departures in MCIA are now at its terminal for international flights temporarily. 




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