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Acting presidential spokesman Karlo Nograles joins the Laging Handa public briefing. | @alexisbromero

@alexisbromero Nograles says the IATF has approved the recommendation of the DFA to recognize the national COVID-19 certificates of Brazil, Israel, South Korea, and Timor Leste for arrival protocols and interzonal/intrazonal movement. | @alexisbromero

@alexisbromero Nograles says foreign spouses, children of Filipino citizens, former Filipino citizens with balikbayan privilege traveling to Phl for business and tourism are no longer required to possess return tickets. | @alexisbromero

@alexisbromero Nograles: Tatanggap na tayo ng foreign nationals for tourism and business. Lahat ng protocols na ginawa natin, we are confident because of these protocols we will be able to ensure magpi-pick up ang tourism. | @alexisbromero

@alexisbromero Nograles says the new travel rules won't lead to a spike in COVID-19 infections if health protocols are complied with. | @alexisbromero

@alexisbromero Nograles on unemployment: Tumaas din po ang labor forcde participation. Noong November to December, marami ang bumalik sa labor force. | @alexisbromero

@alexisbromero Nograles says the government expects better employment and economic numbers in the coming months of 2022 with the placing of some areas under Alert Level 2 and the reopening of tourism. | @alexisbromero