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(Eagle News) — The Bureau of Immigration has expressed support for the setting up of a “green lane” for foreign travelers vaccinated for COVID-19. In a statement, bureau chief Jaime Morente said the bureau supports the Department of Tourism’s proposal “as it will not only resuscitate our tourism industry, it will also generate employment for millions of Filipinos who lost their jobs due to the pandemic.” He said the setting up of a green lane […]
(Eagle News) — The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Thursday, June 3: MIAA earlier advised passengers to secure confirmation of their flights first as only those with the same will be allowed entry into the airport. The NCR Plus area, which covers Metro Manila, Bulacan, Rizal, Cavite, and Laguna, are under a general community quarantine with restrictions until June 15. The government has also extended the ban on travelers from […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has extended the travel ban on passengers from India to June 15. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the ban on travelers from Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Oman and the United Arab Emirates was also extended. The ban was first imposed on travelers from India in April, following reports of a COVID-19 variant reportedly driving the surge in COVID-19 cases there. It was later expanded to include travelers from […]
(Eagle News) — Starting June 1, the Bureau of Immigration will no longer allow the entry of foreign nationals who present entry exemption documents issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs before February 8 this year. The bureau itself made the announcement in a statement, noting that the DFA itself had said that such documents were deemed expired by that date. Morente said the bureau will implement the travel guidelines pursuant to that communication received […]
(Eagle News) — The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Thursday, May 20: MIAA advised passengers to secure confirmation of their flights as only those with the confirmation will be allowed entry into the airport. It added flight schedules may change at any given time, so passengers should consult with their airlines. The NCR Plus area, which includes Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal, are under a […]
(Eagle News) — Foreign parents of Filipinos need to secure a visa and an entry exemption document to be allowed to enter the Philippines. Bureau of Immigration chief Jaime Morente made the clarification, noting that foreign parents of Filipino citizens are not covered by the Balikbayan privilege. Morente said these foreign nationals may apply for an entry visa from the Philippine posts abroad and secure the entry exemption document from the Department of Foreign Affairs […]
Oman, UAE added to list of countries covered by travel ban until May 31 (Eagle News) — All passengers coming from or who have been to India 14 days preceding arrival in the Philippines shall still be banned from entering the country until May 31. According to the Bureau of Immigration, the ban also covers travelers from Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, , Sri Lanka and, additionally, Oman and the United Arab Emirates. The travel ban on […]
(Eagle News) — The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Thursday, May 13: MIAA advised passengers to secure confirmation of their flights as only those with the confirmation will be allowed entry into the airport. It added flight schedules may change at any given time, so passengers should consult with their airlines. Allowed foreigners under previous Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases prior to […]
(Eagle News) — All passengers will have to undergo a 14-day quarantine upon arrival in the country, the Bureau of Immigration said, as it reiterated it would deny entry to foreign nationals unable to present pre-booked accommodation for that purpose. According to the bureau, of the 14 days, 10 days will have to be spent in an accredited quarantine hotel or facility. The remaining four days can be spent in the passenger’s hometown, subject to […]
(Eagle News) — The Bureau of Immigration has reminded airlines to ensure that only foreigners currently allowed to enter the country are allowed to board flights bound for the Philippines. In a statement, bureau commissioner Jaime Morente said it is the responsibility of the airlines to ensure that the foreigners who arrive in the Philippines are allowed to enter under the latest resolution of the Inter-Agency Task Force on the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases […]
(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Saturday, May 8: MIAA advised passengers to secure confirmation of their flights as only those with the confirmation will be allowed entry into the airport. It added flight schedules may change at any given time. Allowed foreigners under previous Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases prior to the March 22 travel ban are now allowed entry. […]
(Eagle News) — Passengers merely transiting through India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh will be allowed entry into the Philippines but will be required to undergo a strict 14-day quarantine. The Bureau of Immigration issued the statement as it announced the ban on travelers from Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh takes effect starting today, May 7. The ban on travelers from India and those with a travel history to the country within 14 […]
