Philippine Airlines (PAL) passengers departing from Manila may avail of an RT-PCR test for P2,599 and get the results in 24 hours, the airline said.
The price of the test has been reduced by 21 percent. It is available in all PAL testing facilities at the Philippine Airlines Learning Center (PLC) in Ermita, Manila and at PAL Gate 3 along Andrews Avenue in Pasay City. It was
This makes PAL—in partnership with DOH-accredited Detoxicare Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory—the airline that offers the lowest-priced 24-hour Covid test for travel, starting June 21.
The PAL testing centers at PLC Manila and PAL Gate 3 Pasay City also offer antigen tests at P700 with results released in 30 minutes.
RT-PCR and Antigen Testing at the PLC center are available via drive-through or walk-in daily, including holidays, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
For 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the PAL Gate 3 Testing Facility along Andrews Avenue is open to serve passengers via walk-in or in-car service.
The airline said the testing services are part of PAL’s continuing commitment to promote safety and convenience in traveling, as the flag carrier continues the gradual increase of flights and routes as travel demand recovers with the easing of travel restrictions.
Upon entering both facilities, passengers must present their ID, PAL ticket, payment confirmation (if prepaid), and QR code indicating successful registration to the PAL Passenger Profile and Health Declaration Form.
They will also be asked to fill out a Health Assessment Checklist in compliance with Department of Health requirements on entering public places.
In compliance with Philippine regulations, PAL said non-Filipinos undergoing a Covid-19 test must ensure to bring a photocopy of their passport and proof of accommodation or residence in the Philippines.
Passengers may pay in cash (pesos only), card (debit or credit), GCash, PayPal™, WeChat Pay, or Alipay on the day of their test. For RT-PCR tests, senior citizen and PWD discounts will apply. Passengers can pre-pay for their Covid-19 tests online.