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MUST-READ: Important AirAsia Advisory to all passengers flying to Bohol, Philippines

The local government of Bohol has banned the importation of all pork and pork-related products to the province, including at ports of entry, due to the African Swine Flu.

AirAsia Advisory — Whenever a person travels from one place to another, there would be times that bringing things with them, either as a souvenir or as presents, is almost expected. Different things have been brought on airplanes and as you know, a lot of things are not allowed to be carried in the cabin. Although some items are allowed to be placed in the passengers checked-in baggage, some items are totally banned.

Panglao International Airport in Bohol Philippines
Panglao International Airport in Bohol Philippines

Back in May, the importation of Pork products from China was already in place due to the fear of the African Swine Flu. This issue also blew up as it affected a certain Chinese luncheon meat brand which was pulled from stores, and it was also in the news when a person was caught in the airport attempting to smuggle cans of the said brand into the country.

There has been an announcement from AirAsia that is related to this. The government of Bohol in the Philippines has just announced an import ban for all pork and pork-related products due to the African Swine Flu. This also includes anything that comes either via air or sea.

AirAsia First Airline to Fly to New Panglao Intl Airport
AirAsia First Airline to Fly to New Panglao Intl Airport

With this announcement, AirAsia is encouraging guests to dispose of the pork products that they may have in disposal bins in Panglao International Airport in Bohol. They can do so after they exit their airplane and as they get their luggage.

If you are unable to dispose of your pork product and if you are caught, you can be subject to penalties set by Philippine law.

The 100-day ban is set to be effective immediately starting August 21, 2019.

Not all pork products are banned, though. Any pork or pork-related products that need to enter Bohol needs to be screened and has the proper documentation from the Bureau of Animal Industry and the National Meat Inspection Service.

Important AirAsia Advisory to all passengers flying to Bohol, Philippines
Important AirAsia Advisory to all passengers flying to Bohol, Philippines

Check out our complete list of affordable hotels and resorts in Bohol via Agoda or you may also see available Airbnb properties in the city.

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Written by Melo Villareal

Melo Villareal is the Online Publisher of Outoftownblog.com. He is an Accountant by profession who left the corporate world at the age of 23 to explore his beautiful country and the rest of the world. Today, Melo works as a part-time Social Media Manager for local and international clients. His full-time work focuses on discovering interesting culture, explore different cuisines and take memorable photos from local and international destinations he's visiting.

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