US Embassy to launch new Visa Application Center in PH

09/10/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The US Embassy in the Philippines will open a new Visa Application Center (VAC), launch an updated visa appointment system, and expand call center services to US citizens in the Philippines starting on Sept.…

Canada mulls capping foreign student visas

09/15/2023

OTTAWA – The Canadian government, under pressure over the rising cost of housing, could consider capping foreign student visas, which have rocketed in recent years, new Housing Minister Sean Fraser said on Monday. Official data show there…

Bongbong Marcos wants simplified visa process for foreigners, students

Zacarian Sarao 08/25/2023

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. supports the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) recommendations to streamline visa applications for tourists and international students. Marcos’ initiatives are meant to attract more foreign visitors to the country,…

Visiting Japan soon? Tips in getting that tourist visa

Morexette Marie B. Erram 07/04/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Beginning July 1, 2023,  all carriers in the Philippines offer flights that connect Cebu directly to Japan, ultimately making the ‘Land of the Rising Sun’ a destination within reach for Cebuanos. However, Japan…

How to apply for a Canada visitor visa

Wenilyn Sabalo 06/08/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Traveling to Canada has become easier for Filipinos who had a Canadian visa in the last 10 years and those who currently hold a US non-immigrant visa. This as Canada added the Philippines…

Eligible Filipinos may now travel to Canada visa-free

Zacarian Sarao 06/07/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Canada has added the Philippines to its electronic travel authorization (eTA) program, effectively allowing Filipinos who held a Canadian visa in the last 10 years, or those who currently hold a US non-immigrant visa,…

US Embassy hikes nonimmigrant visa fees

Philipppine Daily Inquirer 06/04/2023

The US Embassy announced on Thursday, June 1, that it will increase its charges for regular nonimmigrant visas from $160 to $185 starting June 17, according to Consul General Mark McGovern. “But the good news is that…

How to increase chances for a successful US visa application

Beatrice Pinlac 06/02/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The long line of visa applicants at the United States Embassy in Manila on Thursday morning captured only a fraction of the many Filipinos who will roll the dice for a chance to set…

When rules defy reason

Cielito F. Habito - @inquirerdotnet 05/30/2023

The most frustrating thing about dealing with government is when rules are so unreasonable that it feels like the only reason that they’re there is to deliberately make things harder for all of us. Often they defy…

Cebu groups supporting Isko Moreno downplay IMP’s change of heart

Futch Anthony Inso 04/05/2022

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines- “We are not jolted” This was the statement of some Cebu groups that are supporting the candidacy of Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso for president after the lead convenor of “Ikaw Muna…

Cebu groups form alliance to support Isko, Sara in May polls

Futch Anthony Inso 02/19/2022

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — A total of 15 groups that support the candidacy of Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio launched Friday night, February 18, the Visayas for Isko-Sara Alliance…

‘Balikbayan’ from US spared from planned PH visa requirement

DJ Yap 01/02/2020

“Balikbayan” Filipinos from the United States will not be affected by President Rodrigo Duterte’s plan to impose visa requirements on Americans traveling to the Philippines in retaliation for the US ban of Filipino officials involved in the…

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