According to the Philippine Embassy Press release:
The Philippine Embassy’s issuance of the new Machine Readable Passports (MRP) is in compliance with the requirement of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for all countries to issue Machine Readable Passports not later than 01 April 2010.
This global standard is inter-operable and harmonized [...]
The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration reiterates its advisory to overseas Filipino workers on precautionary measures against A(H1N1) flu virus as the World Health Organization has declared a global pandemic.
POEA Administrator Jennifer Jardin-Manalili said that aside from protecting themselves against the virus, inbound and outbound Filipino workers should observe the following reporting and monitoring arrangements: [...]
A NBI (National Bureau of Investigation) clearance is an important document issued by the government attesting that you don’t have any previous criminal records. It is usually asked when you apply for work, get a visa, etc. Its validity usually last six months after issued.
You can visit the nearest Philippine Consulate Office and ask [...]
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During my flight back to Singapore, I noticed an increased questioning from Immigration Officials at NAIA T3 where Cebu Pacific is based. Most of the apprehended are Filipino tourist going out of the country for the first time.
In my queue, there were two people who were told to go the interview room for [...]
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