PAL opens antigen facility

MANILA, Philippines — Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) opened yesterday an antigen COVID-19 testing facility that offers affordable rates and fast results.

Passengers required to present antigen test results for their flights may arrange for testing at PAL Gate 3 along Andrews Avenue in Pasay, the airline said.

The tests will be conducted by Department of Health-accredited partner Detoxicare Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory for P700, with results released within 30 minutes.

Testing is available from 1 a.m. to 7 a.m. daily through drive-thru or walk-in. Passengers must be tested not later than two hours prior to departure.?

The airline’s testing facility at the PAL Learning Center in Ermita, Manila is also offering swab tests for P3,300 with results released within 24 hours.