Manila reimposes entry of foreigners, some Filipinos as coronavirus cases climb 17 Mar 2021 A woman wearing a protective suit walks with a cart at the arrival area of Manila's International Airport on Wednesday. AP Manolo B. Jara, Correspondent The Philippine government has decided to temporarily ban the entry of foreigners and limit the entry of returning Filipinos at Manila’s international airport to 1,500 daily as it struggles to contain an alarming surge in coronavirus infections. A government body dealing with the pandemic said the monthlong travel restrictions would start from Saturday and aim to prevent the spread into the country of coronavirus strains from other countries which are believed to be more contagious. Among those to be allowed limited entry are homebound Filipino workers (OFWs).