Saturday, March 15, 2014

No need to prove financial capacity when traveling abroad, BI says

MANILA -- Filipinos who wish to travel abroad either as tourists or overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are not required to show proof of financial capacity before they are allowed to leave, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) clarified on Saturday. More here: No need to prove financial capacity when traveling abroad, BI says

Holi weekend splash for travel companies

An extended weekend is on the cards this week owing to Holi and that has given the leading travel portals and tour operators a lot to cheer about. More here: Holi weekend splash for travel companies

Philippines-Taiwan: Time to embrace

Last 05-09 March, this writer had the welcome opportunity to visit Taiwan and head a delegation of 60 professionals and businessmen from different parts of the Philippines including members of the Taiwan Chamber of the South Philippines (TCSP) to engage with their Taiwanese counterparts. Coming Full Circle In Taiwan The members of the Philippine Delegation […] More here: Philippines-Taiwan: Time to embrace

Philippines-Taiwan: Time to embrace

Last 05-09 March, this writer had the welcome opportunity to visit Taiwan and head a delegation of 60 professionals and businessmen from different parts of the Philippines including members of the Taiwan Chamber of the South Philippines (TCSP) to engage with their Taiwanese counterparts. Coming Full Circle In Taiwan The members of the Philippine Delegation […] More here: Philippines-Taiwan: Time to embrace

BI: Financial proof not requisite for travel abroad

MANILA, Philippines – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) clarified that showing proof of financial capacity is not a requirement for Filipinos who want to travel abroad, contrary to a news report. A news report (not on Rappler) said the bureau will be requiring this of all Filipinos leaving the country, as ... More here: BI: Financial proof not requisite for travel abroad

Financial capacity not a requirement to travel–Immigration chief

MANILA, Philippines – Netizens were irate over a newspaper story that said financial capacity may be required to travel abroad. But the immigration chief was quick to clear the confusion. In a statement on Saturday, Bureau of Immigration (BI) commissioner Siegfred Mison clarified that financial capacity was not a requisite for Filipinos to travel abroad either as tourists or overseas Filipino ... More here: Financial capacity not a requirement to travel–Immigration chief