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Why China Visa Applications Are Rising Among Filipino Travelers
Why China Visa Applications Are Rising Among Filipinos China visa inquiries are up — and the reasons sit on the visa side of travel, not just the destination. Here’s what’s pushing more Filipino applicants to file. A Warming Bilateral Climate The Philippines opened visa-free entry for Chinese nationals effective January 16, 2026, for stays up…
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Bureau of Immigration 2026 Annual Report
Pursuant to Section 10 of Republic Act No. 562, as amended (Alien Registration Act of 1950), all registered foreign nationals holding valid Immigrant, Non‑Immigrant, or Special Non‑Immigrant visas with a valid Alien Certificate of Registration Identity Card (ACR I‑Card) are required to complete the Annual Report within the first sixty (60) days of the calendar…