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Pinay vlogger, target na malibot ang buong mundo

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 04 10:13 PM

Sa ngayon ay 172 na mula sa target niyang 196 na bansa at teritoryo ang napuntahan ng Pinay. Read more »

Japan starts visa process for restart of tourism as COVID worries wane

Kyodo News
Posted at Jun 10 12:36 PM

Japan is initially limiting eligible tourist arrivals to guided tours from 98 countries deemed as having the lowest risk of COVID-19 infection. Read more »

Korea allows visa-free entry to Jeju, Yangyang from June 1

Jaehwa Bernardo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 31 09:16 PM

Filipino tourists will be allowed to visit South Korea's Jeju Island and Yangyang County starting June 1. Read more »

Cash-strapped Sri Lanka to sell 'golden' visas

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 26 05:46 PM

Cash-strapped Sri Lanka announced Tuesday it would sell long-term visas to attract desperately needed foreign currency after the island nation ran out of dollars to pay for food and fuel. Read more »

Want to study abroad? Here are 5 tips

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at Apr 18 12:58 PM

If you are seriously considering studying abroad, note that there’s a great deal of preparation that’s involved. Read more »

Visa, Mastercard suspend operations in Russia

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Mar 06 10:32 AM

Card payment giants Visa and Mastercard announced Saturday they will suspend operations in Russia, the latest major US firms to join the business freeze-out of Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine. Read more »

Visa, Mastercard block Russian banks after sanctions

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 02 03:43 AM

The steps taken by the credit card firms prevent these entities and individuals from accessing their platforms. Read more »

Investors cut Russia exposure amid Ukraine crisis; banks slide

Carolyn Cohn and Lawrence White, Reuters
Posted at Mar 01 09:10 PM

The ripple effects of sanctions on Russia were making themselves felt, with Visa Inc and Mastercard Inc blocking multiple Russian financial institutions. Read more »

U.S. extends interview waiver program for select visa applicants

Don Tagala | TFC News New York
Posted at Feb 25 10:23 AM

The move by the US comes as its capacity to process visa applications remains limited due to the pandemic. Read more »

Pilipinas, bukas na ulit sa mga dayuhang turista

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 10 07:18 PM

Maaari na ulit bumisita sa Pilipinas ang mga turista mula sa visa-free countries basta fully-vaccinated sila. Read more »

Recruiter na nag-aalok ng student visa sa nais mag-OFW timbog

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 04 09:31 PM

Isang babae ang inaresto ng NBI dahil umano sa modus na pag-aalok ng student visa para sa mga nais mag-OFW Read more »

DOT to talk to LGUs, agencies as tourist rules ease

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 29 08:57 AM

Tourism Sec. Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said the move to loosen requirements of tourists was also geared towards boosting the country's economy. Read more »

Friends launch petition to bring Orcollo back to US

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 20 07:36 PM

Friends of Dennis Orcollo have launched an online petition to help the former world pool champion compete in the US. Read more »

All to play for as Djokovic returns to detention hotel

Sonali Paul and Sudipto Ganguly, Reuters
Posted at Jan 15 05:08 PM

Tennis world number one Novak Djokovic returned to an all too familiar immigration detention hotel. Read more »

Murray refuses to 'kick Novak whilst he's down'

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 14 08:56 PM

Andy Murray said the Novak Djokovic saga is not good for tennis but refused to stick the boot into his rival "whilst he's down". Read more »

Djokovic to fight Australia visa cancellation on ground decision was "irrational"

Sonali Paul and Kirsty Needham, Reuters
Posted at Jan 14 08:51 PM

Australia cancelled Novak Djokovic's visa on the grounds his presence in the country might excite anti-vaccination sentiment, his lawyers claimed. Read more »

Employee fired for leak of TV anchors' Djokovic rant

Reuters
Posted at Jan 14 05:32 PM

A media technology company has fired an employee accused of leaking a video of two television presenters privately criticising Novak Djokovic. Read more »

Tennis: Djokovic's visa cancelled 'in public interest'

Reuters
Posted at Jan 14 05:17 PM

Immigration Minister Alex Hawke announced he had cancelled tennis star Novak Djokovic’s visa “on health and good order grounds." Read more »

Australia cancels Novak Djokovic's visa again

Reuters
Posted at Jan 14 03:13 PM

The Australian government cancelled Novak Djokovic's visa for a second time, saying he may pose a risk to the community. Read more »

Djokovic practices as he waits for Australia visa ruling

Ian Ransom and Sonali Paul, Reuters
Updated as of Jan 14 03:33 PM

World tennis number one Novak Djokovic took to the court on Friday to practice for the Australian Open as he waited to hear whether Australia will cancel his visa for a second time, threatening his bid for a record 21st major tennis title. Read more »