President Marcos signed into law Republic Act No. 11983, which will provide a new passport law in the country for the establishment and maintenance of an online application portal, as well as offsite and mobile passport services for Filipinos abroad. Philippine passport (Jansen Romero/MANILA...
In the February 2024 Henley Passport Index, the ranking of the Philippine passport has dropped from 73rd to 78th. The Henley Passport Index is “considered the most authoritative ranking of all the world's passports,” assessing the number of destinations accessible without a visa. Updated...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday, Feb. 7, cited security concerns as one of the reasons why the agency cannot issue free visas to some nationalities despite calls for such an arrangement. DFA Undersecretary for Consular Affairs Gary Domingo said that while the Marcos...
Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri lauded Thursday, Dec. 7, the Senate's ratification of the bicameral committee reports on four measures he considers as products of meticulous and thorough formulation. “I am confident that these measures will provide convenience, much-need...
The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) is ready to participate in any possible investigation that may arise should the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) pursue the filing of charges against foreigners who illegally obtain genuine Philippine passports. Solicitor General Menardo...
Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday, November 15 said her office is now looking into reports of foreigners paying P500,000 to be able to obtain Philippine passports. Hontiveros, at the same time, welcomed the Office of the Ombudsman’s parallel investigation...
The Senate has approved on third and final reading the bill providing for a new Philippine passport law. Senate Billl No. 2001 or the proposed “New Philippine Passport Act” is expected to pave the way for a new generation of passports that is at par with international standards....
Mayor Eric Olivarez assists passport applicants The Parañaque City government conducted a one-day Passport on Wheels at SM City BF Parañaque on Monday, May 29. The Passport on Wheels is a project of Mayor Eric Olivarez and his brother, Rep. Edwin Olivarez, in coordination with the Department...
VIGAN CITY, Ilocos Sur – Itching to visit this heritage city and earn rewards at the same time? The city government is set to launch the Ciudad de Vigan Pasaporte de Turista or Vigan Tourist Passport on Friday, April 28, to entice more visitors and help local businesses thrive post-pandemic. By...
Various services being offered by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) will soon go digital as the agency formalized its collaboration with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). DFA Secretary Enrique Manalo and DICT Secretary Ivan John Uy on Wednesday signed a...
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco expressed alarm over the use of genuine, but illegally acquired Philippine passports by overstaying foreign nationals The BI chief noted that immigration officers have seized a number of fraudulently-acquired passports since the start of the...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is considering adding more Temporary Offsite Passport Services (TOPS) to accommodate more Filipinos seeking passport applications and renewals. Amid rising demand for booking appointments, Assistant Secretary Henry Bensurto said one short term action that DFA...
