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Justice chief: Government 'tightening up' visa upon arrival rules

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 17 01:48 PM

MANILA - Government is tightening up rules for the issuance of visas upon arrival for visiting Chinese nationals, Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said Saturday, weeks after several officials expressed concern over the influx of travelers here from China.  Read more »

US Embassy warns public vs 'too good to be true' visa offers from fixers

Willard Cheng, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 15 03:28 PM

US Embassy fraud prevention manager Leon Gendin warns visa applicants against social media platforms that have “too good to be true offers.”  Read more »

Senate bill to require foreigners to apply for visa before entering Philippines

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 10 04:56 PM

Senate Bill No. 107, or the Philippine Immigration Act, proposes the creation of a Commission on Immigration that would enforce a more stringent process for foreigners wishing to enter the country. Read more »

Mga Chinese na nasasangkot sa krimen sa bansa, pumapasok bilang 'turista': BI

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 09 08:40 PM

Batay pa sa tala ng Bureau of Immigration, marami sa mga Chinese na gumagawa ng ilegal sa bansa ay pumapasok bilang turista sa pamamagitan ng tourist visa sa Philippine Embassy sa China o "visa upon arrival." Read more »

FIBA World Cup: No Raymond Almazan for Gilas in Spain after visa denial

Paul Lintag, ABS-CBN Sports
Posted at Aug 03 09:10 PM

Almazan will be missing the trip together with June Mar Fajardo, Christian Standhardinger, Troy Rosario, RR Pogoy, and Stanley Pringle. Read more »

Scrap or tighten? DOJ, Immigration bureau review visa-upon-arrival scheme

Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 03 03:32 PM

Authorities are considering to either scrap or tighten the visa-upon-arrival (VUA) program, a justice official said Friday, after a Cabinet member said the cancellation of the scheme could temper the influx of Chinese nationals in the country.   Read more »

Palasyo bukas sa panukalang itigil ang 'visa on arrival' sa mga dayuhan

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 02 02:00 AM

Kasunod ito ng pagdami ng mga Chinese sa bansa na nakikita ng isang opisyal na banta sa seguridad. Read more »

The ANCX panel chats about criticism at this year's Readers and Writers Festival

ANCX Staff
Updated as of Aug 05 02:01 PM

Movie reviewer Andrew Paredes, musician and spoken word poet Jam Pascual, and Filipino food personalities Elbert Cuenca and JJ Yulo delve on how to write a good review. Moderated by ANCX EIC Jerome Gomez, the discussion will kick off at 5pm tomorrow at Raffles Makati. Read more »

Palace official backs bid to end 'visa on arrival' policy for Chinese tourists

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 01 05:44 PM

Malacañang supports the proposal to end the practice of issuing visas to Chinese nationals upon their arrival to the Philippines. Read more »

Esperon: Pagdami ng mga Chinese sa Pilipinas, 'security threat'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 01 12:32 AM

Gusto namang ipatigil ni DFA Sec. Teodoro Locsin Jr. ang pagbibigay ng "visa upon arrival" sa mga dayuhan na pupunta ng Pilipinas. Read more »

Esperon: Influx of Chinese tourists in PH a security risk

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 31 05:38 PM

The Philippines' National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon is sounding the alarm over the influx of Chinese tourists in the country. He calls their presence in the country a 'security risk' due to questionable documentation and behavior. Read more »

End 'visa on arrival' policy for Chinese tourists: Locsin

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 31 04:29 PM

Foreign Affairs Sec. Teodoro Locsin, Jr. on Wednesday said visiting Chinese nationals should undergo vetting process before being issued a visa, contrary to the current scheme of granting "visas on arrival."  Read more »

Taiwan extends visa-free entry for Filipinos until July 2020

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 02 11:59 PM

MANILA - Visa-free entry for Filipino travelers to Taiwan has been extended for another year, Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Tuesday. Read more »

Visa expands experiences program with more dining, travel deals

Joko Magalong-De Veyra
Posted at Jun 29 07:07 AM

For the sixth year in a row, Visa Epic Experiences presents both local and international Visa cardholders with exclusive dining and travel privileges. Read more »

Magtiyahin timbog matapos mabisto sa 'visa modus'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 27 07:39 PM

Ayon sa NBI, mismong US State Department ang nag-request na ipahuli ang dalawang suspek. Read more »

Magtiyahin timbog matapos mabisto sa 'visa modus'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 27 07:39 PM

Ayon sa NBI, mismong US State Department ang nag-request na ipahuli ang dalawang suspek. Read more »

Tips by seasoned travelers on how to get that visa

Frances Sales
Posted at Jun 27 09:36 AM

Here are some secret hacks—and a few obvious reminders—on how to get approved pronto. Read more »

Cambodia extends visa-free stay for Pinoy tourists

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 13 03:56 PM

Filipino tourists may now enjoy up to 30 days of visa-free stay in Cambodia, the Philippine Embassy in Cambodia announced Thursday. Read more »

Taiwan says still studying extension of visa-free privilege for Pinoys

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 11 07:12 PM

The extension of the visa-free entry for Filipino travelers to Taiwan is still up for a decision, Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Tuesday. Read more »

#TravelGoals Pagkuha ng visa sa South Korea, mas madali na

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 04 05:06 PM

Mas pinadali na ng South Korea ang proseso sa pagkuha ng visa para sa mga Pinoy.  Read more »