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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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” 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…
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang welcomed Monday the move of South Korea to relax visa requirements for Filipinos visiting the Asian country. “The Palace appreciates the kind words of ROK (Republic of Korea) Ambassador to the Philippines Han…
WASHINGTON — The State Department is now requiring nearly all applicants for U.S. visas to submit their social media usernames, previous email addresses and phone numbers. It’s a vast expansion of the Trump administration’s enhanced screening of…
Cebu City, Philippines – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) posted on its official Facebook page on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, the list of countries whose passport holders can visit the Philippines without the need of a…