#vaccine passes

The Philippines targets to release standard digitized vaccine certificates to facilitate safe travels during the COVID-19 pandemic. We will have the DICT issue the digitized vaccine certificate," said Cabotaje, Chair of the National Vaccination Operations Center, in a report by ABS-CBN News. This is also to make a standard vaccine certificate. Hence, more details about the digitized vaccine certificates are expected to be released soon. ICV serves as a vaccine passport, particularly for international travelers (OFWs, seafarers, and tourists). On July 19, 2021, the BOQ introduced the new International Certificate of Vaccination card (also known as vaccine passport.) Now, other than ICV for Polio, the bureau also issues ICV for COVID-19. The vaccine passport shows factual data regarding an individual's vaccination status, which makes it reliable proof of being vaccinated against COVID-19. The LGU or special vaccination centers (hospitals and other institutions) shall submit the master list and line list of vaccinated international travelers to the Vaccine Information Management System (VIMS-IR) that is being managed by DICT. Read more in our articles including "Philippines eyes digitized vaccine certificates" and "How to get an International Certificate of Vaccination (ICV) card for COVID-19 in the Philippines".