The “Skinny” on Philippines Visas Philippines Visas There is a huge range of Philippines Visas available. Each enables you to stay legally in the Philippines if you meet the criteria. However, people living here long-term use of only a handful…
Building on their successes with human trafficking prevention, where everyone concedes still there’s much more to be done. BI reports two more major successes as proof they are winning the war on the borders of this country. Stopped Entry The…
Human Trafficking Activities Thwarted The Bureau of Immigration reported that human trafficking numbers took another hit in 2017. More then 37,000+ Filipinos had their travel plans deferred because they failed to comply with government requirements for departing Filipino tourists. These…
When I first sat down to write this article I was faced with, for me, a difficult dilemma. In Be Prepared, But Are We?2, we will address that. The Difficult Dilemma When I started thinking about how to compose this…
In a message targetted at foreign visitors, BI Commissioner Jaime H. Morente said that 74 had been refused entry by officers for, arrogant, rude and disrespectful behavior. In a discussion with staff at the Bureau, I learned that the behavior…
Taking “special note” of the plight of Immigration officers, who “constitute the first line of defense in securing our borders,” Duterte has allowed the creation of a “trust fund” for their overtime pay. The outcome is that The Bureau of…
Notice to All Registered Aliens Re: Annual Reporting 2018 (AR 2018) To implement the Annual Reporting 2018 (AR 2018), all registered aliens shall, within the first sixty (60) days of every calendar year, report in person to the Bureau of…
It is with gratitude that we arrive at the end of 2017. Our daughter Lilian continues to be the star in our firmament. She is loved and takes every advantage of having us wrapped around her finger. The lack of…
Be Prepared. But Are We? The Scouting Movement has taught young men and women around the world to “be prepared”. But are we, the rest of humanity really taking up the challenge to be involved in helping ourselves, our neighbors…
English Language Online News Sources – Australia Are You an Australian Expat? A friend wanting to learn about the country? Or someone planning to visit. English Language Online News Sources – Australia, will point you to national, regional and local…
