Updated MECQ, GCQ, MGCQ Travel Guidelines For Every Province In The Philippines

7 min read By Kevin Joshua Ng on September 30, 2020

MGCQ and GCQ travel guidelines going to provinces have been pretty hard to follow since the implementation of different levels of community quarantine per area. So we’re putting the most updated advisories per province here for easy access.

Making necessary travel plans? Don’t forget the following for strict observance:

• Mandatory wearing of face masks and face shields
• Social distancing
• Regular sanitation and disinfection through handwashing or alcohol application

Also, movement of people in areas under MECQ, GCQ, and MGCQ is still limited to essential purposes only, which means traveling for leisure is still not allowed. Persons below 21 years old, those who are 60 years old and above, those with immunodeficiency, comorbidities, or other health risks, and pregnant women are also restricted except under allowed circumstances.

These MECQ, MGCQ, and GCQ travel guidelines and requirements for travel pass when going to different provinces in the Philippines are updated as of September 30, 2020, per LGU and IATF announcements.

A

Abra

Quarantine level: MGCQ
MGCQ travel requirements: Mandatory 14-day quarantine upon arrival

Agusan del Norte

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Medical certificate, Travel pass
Mandatory 14-day quarantine upon arrival

Agusan del Sur

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Submit Traveller’s Registration via the official Agusan del Sur LGU website

Aklan

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Travel pass, medical certificate, contact tracing information via the official Aklan LGU website, mandatory 14-day quarantine upon arrival. Locally stranded individuals (LSI) from ECQ, MECQ, and GCQ areas are prohibited from entry.
Note: Boracay will be opened to tourists on October 1

Albay

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Medical certificate, health screening, and mandatory 14-day quarantine upon arrival, contact information for contact tracing

Antique

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Contact Antique LGU via mobile at 0953 429 7153

Apayao

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Contact Apayao LGU via mobile at 0916 190 8338 from 8AM to 5PM

Aurora

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Contact Aurora LGU via their official FB page

B

Baguio (Benguet)

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Baguio MGCQ travel requirements: Travel pass; medical certificate

Basilan

Quarantine level: GCQ
Travel requirements: Register at the Balik Basilan website and contact Basilan LGU via mobile at 0956 188 0030 or 0929 972 1460

Bataan

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Contact City of Balanga at (047) 237 2969

Batanes

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Medical certificate; mandatory 14-day quarantine upon arrival

Batangas

Quarantine level: GCQ
Travel requirements: Travel pass and medical clearance if coming from areas under GCQ, MECQ, and ECQ

Biliran

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Contact Biliran LGU via mobile at 0917 715 0888

Bohol

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Travel to Bohol is not allowed at the moment, except for those with clearance from the LGU. Upon arrival, a 14-day day quarantine with a PCR test on the 5th day will be imposed for returning overseas Filipinos (ROF), LSI, and authorized persons outside residence (APOR)

Bukidnon

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Contact Bukidnon LGU via mobile at 0917 816 3191

Bulacan

Quarantine level: GCQ
Travel requirements: Only essential travel will be allowed to Bulacan. Non-work and leisurely travel is still prohibited

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C

Cagayan

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Travel pass; medical clearance; mandatory 14-day quarantine may be required

Camarines Norte

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Contact Camarines Norte LGU via the official Provincial Health Office FB

Camarines Sur

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Contact Camarines Sur LGU at (054) 881 6698

Capiz

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Travel to Capiz is not allowed at the moment, except for those with clearance from the LGU. Upon arrival, a 14-day day quarantine will be imposed for returning overseas Filipinos (ROF), LSI, and authorized persons outside residence (APOR)

Catanduanes

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Contact Catanduanes LGU via mobile at 0912 670 7777

Cavite

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Travel pass and medical clearance if coming from areas under GCQ, MECQ and ECQ. Tourists going to Tagaytay coming from MGCQ areas may be required travel pass by the LGU

Cebu

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Travel pass, medical clearance, mandatory 14-day quarantine, contact tracing declaration

Cotabato

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Travel pass, medical clearance

D

Davao City

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Travel pass, medical clearance, mandatory 14-day quarantine, contact tracing declaration

Davao Province

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Travel pass, medical clearance, mandatory 14-day quarantine, contact tracing declaration

Dinagat Islands

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Contact Dinagat Islands LGU via their official FB page

E

Eastern Samar

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Mandatory 14-day quarantine

G

Guimaras

Quarantine level: GCQ
Travel requirements: Travel pass, medical certificate, mandatory 14-day quarantine at LGU facility, contact tracing information. Only ROFs and LSIs are allowed travel via Iloilo City

I

Ifugao

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Contact the Ifugao Provincial DOH office via mobile at 0977 853 6378

Ilocos Norte

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Travel is not allowed at the moment, except for those with clearance from the LGU. Intent to travel must be sent via email to ilocosnortecovidcenter@gmail.com. For those with LGU clearance, medical clearance is required along with a mandatory 14-day quarantine upon arrival

Ilocos Sur

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Medical clearance, contact tracing information

Iloilo

Quarantine level: Iloilo City is under GCQ; Iloilo Province is under MGCQ
Travel requirements: Travel pass, medical clearance, mandatory 14-day quarantine at LGU facility, contact tracing information. Only ROFs and LSIs are allowed travel into Iloilo

Isabela

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Medical certificate, mandatory 14-day quarantine upon arrival

K

Kalinga

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Contact Kalinga LGU via mobile at 0956 504 9762

L

La Union

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Contact La Union LGU at (072) 242 5550

Laguna

Quarantine level: GCQ
Travel requirements: Only essential travel will be allowed to Bulacan. Non-work and leisurely travel is still prohibited

Lanao del Norte

Quarantine level: MECQ
Travel requirements: Contact the Lanao del Norte LGU at (063) 341 5241 or (063) 341 5804

Lanao del Sur

Quarantine level: MECQ
Travel requirements: Contact the Lanao del Sur LGU at 0930 224 0010

Leyte

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Contact the Leyte LGU at (053) 523 9925

M

Maguindanao

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Contact Maguindano LGU via the official Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao website

Marinduque

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Contact Marinduque LGU at (042) 332 1363

Masbate

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Contact Masbate LGU at (056) 582 0781

Metro Manila

Quarantine level: GCQ
Travel requirements: Travel pass and medical clearance from those coming outside of Metro Manila. APORs need a company ID or proof of employment

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Misamis Occidental

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Travel pass, medical clearance, mandatory 14-day quarantine upon arrival, contact tracing information

Misamis Oriental

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Travel pass, medical clearance, 14-day quarantine depending on the result of health screening upon arrival

Mountain Province

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Contact the Mountain Province LGU via their official FB page

N

Negros Occidental

Quarantine level: GCQ
Travel requirements: Travel pass, medical clearance, mandatory seven-day quarantine upon arrival, contact tracing information

Negros Oriental

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Travel to Negros Oriental is not allowed at the moment, except for those with clearance from LGU. Upon arrival, travelers will undergo a 14-day day quarantine in an LGU facility

Nueva Ecija

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Contact the Nueva Ecija LGU at (044) 940 5058

Nueva Vizcaya

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Contact the Nueva Vizcaya at (078) 321 2758

O

Occidental Mindoro

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Medical clearance, health screening upon arrival, contact tracing information

Oriental Mindoro

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Contact Oriental Mindoro DILG at (043) 286 0789

P

Palawan

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Travel pass, medical clearance, health screening upon arrival

Pampanga

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Contact the Provincial Health Office of Pampanga at (045) 403 9087.
Those travelling to Angeles or Clark, a medical clearance is required. Health screening will be conducted upon arrival. LSIs will undergo a mandatory 14-day quarantine

Pangasinan

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Contact the Provincial Health Office of Pangasinan at (075) 633 4013 or 0920 977 2587

Q

Quezon

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Contact the Office of the Governor at (042) 373 6007 to 08.

Quirino

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Travel pass, medical clearance, plus a 14-day quarantine may be required

R

Rizal

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Travel pass and medical clearance from those coming outside of Rizal. APORs need a company ID or proof of employment

Romblon

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Travel pass, medical clearance, contact tracing information

S

Samar

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Mandatory 14-day quarantine upon arrival

Sarangani

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Contact the Provincial Health Office of Sarangani at (083) 508 2167

Siquijor

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Mandatory 14-day quarantine upon arrival

Sorsogon

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Contact the Sorsogon Provincial Information Office via their official FB page

South Cotabato

Quarantine level: GCQ
Travel requirements: Travel to South Cotabato is not allowed at the moment, except for those with clearance from LGU. Upon arrival, travelers need to present a medical clearance and will undergo a health screening, then a mandatory 14-day mandatory. Contact tracing information will also be required.

Southern Leyte

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Contact Southern Leyte Provincial Governor’s Office at (053) 570 9018.

Sultan Kudarat

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Contact the DOH Regional Office at (064) 421-4726

Sulu

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Contact Sulu LGU via mobile at 0917 878 7144

Surigao del Norte

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Medical clearance, mandatory 14-day quarantine upon arrival, contact tracing information

Surigao del Sur

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Contact Surigao del Sur LGU at (086) 211 3257

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T

Tarlac

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Contact the Tarlac Covid-19 Task Force at (045) 982 1872 from 8AM to 5PM. 24/7 hotline can also be reached via mobile at 0919 065 6289 or 0917 123 0989

Tawi-Tawi

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Contact Tawi-Tawi LGU via the official Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao website

Z

Zambales

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Contact Zambales LGU via mobile at 0961 015 2015

Zamboanga del Norte

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Travel pass, medical clearance, mandatory 14-day quarantine upon arrival, contact tracing information

Zamboanga del Sur

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Travel pass, medical clearance, mandatory 14-day quarantine upon arrival.

Zamboanga Sibugay

Quarantine level: MGCQ
Travel requirements: Contact the capitol office of Zamboanga Sibugay in Ipil at (062) 955 8488