Singapore dethrones Japan as the most powerful passport. What about the Philippines?

Kleo Catienza 07/20/2023

While the Philippine passport may not be as powerful as Singapore’s, it has been slowly making its way up the ranks in the global passport power play. And that’s progress, right? Or is it, really? According to…

Cancel Teves passport, Enrile urges DFA

Nestor Corrales 06/25/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Presidential Chief Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile on Saturday urged the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to finally cancel the passport of fugitive Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. for his refusal to face the multiple…

BI arrests Chinese man using fake Mexican passport in NAIA

Zacarian Sarao - Reporter / @zacariansINQ 03/26/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Sunday said it arrested a Chinese national for attempting to depart the country using a fake Mexican passport at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1. According…

Russian goes viral for selling bottled water after losing passport

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 03/09/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A foreigner has gone viral for selling bottled water in downtown Cebu City while wearing a placard and asking for help after losing his passport. A photo of Igorevich Vladislav Saulev, 43, a…

What to prepare for your DFA passport appointment

03/01/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — With the threat of COVID-19 now waning and with the global economy on the rebound, the urge to travel whether for business or pleasure is also mounting. Here are some important reminders on…

DFA to open 300,000 more passport appointment slots before year ends

Daniza Fernandez 10/13/2022

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) plans to open at least 300,000 additional passport appointment slots nationwide before 2022 ends. “We have opened more than 803,000 passport appointment slots and we plan to open at least…

BPCI: “Samantha Lo acquired PH passport from a fixer” 

Cris Evert Lato-Ruffolo 10/21/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. (BPCI) issued a statement on Monday, October 21, 2019, after beauty queen Samantha Ashley Lo wrote in an Instagram post that her “local organizer” did not assist her when she was…

DFA to accept postal ID for passport applications starting August 1

07/24/2019

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced that starting August 1, 2019, it would be recognizing the postal ID issued by the Philippine Postal Corporation (PhlPost) as a valid government-issued ID for passport applications.…

Passport on Wheels at SM Seaside extended until December 28, 2019

Mew Ruiles 06/24/2019

Those looking to apply or renew their Philippine passports can do so through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA’s) Passport On Wheels (POW) at SM Seaside City Cebu, which has been extended until December 28, 2019. The…

Fulfill your travel goals, realize your work plans with Passport on Wheels

Immae Lachica 04/26/2019

Cebu City, Philippines – – Are you processing your papers for employment abroad? Are you on track in fulfilling your travel goals this year and all you need is a passport? Are you having difficulty in securing…

DFA’s Passport on wheels extended until April 6

PR 03/07/2019

Here’s one great news to all those renewing and applying for Philippine passport. The Department of Foreign Affairs announces the extension of its Passport on Wheels (POW) in SM Seaside City Cebu until April 6, 2019. New…

DFA’s passport on wheels extended until April 6

PR 03/07/2019

Here’s one great news to all those renewing and applying for Philippine passport. The Department of Foreign Affairs announces the extension of its Passport on Wheels (POW) in SM Seaside City Cebu until April 6, 2019. New…

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