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  1. AUSTRALIA, Canada, Japan, Saudi Arabia and the UK are among the top destinations drawing visa applications from the Philippines this year.

    FILIPINOS LOOK BEYOND EU

    Filipinos are applying for more visas, up 20 percent this year. Demand for destinations outside Europe’s Schengen Area is rising fastest.

  2. A bullet in the heart

    A bullet in the heart

    Adding insult to injury, the cut-off date for the Philippines’ unskilled workers category had made an unexpected jump backward from 1 August 2022 to 1 June…

  3. PART of the experience is watching the kitchen theater at Metiz.

    Surprising the tongue at Makati’s Metiz

    Makati’s Metiz blends traditional Filipino flavors with contemporary techniques in a Visa Infinite culinary experience centered on discovery, elevation,…

  4. VISA'S Philippine headquarters are housed in this stunning glass building, Four E-com Center designed by global award winning architecture, landscape, interior design, and planning firm, Miami, Florida-based Arwquitectonica. The 2-million square foot office development owned by SM Prime is part of the overall SM Mall of Asia master plan also designed by Arquitectonica.

    Visa takes bigger SM office

    Visa is expanding its office footprint at SM Mall of Asia Complex by 125 percent, relocating to a larger 9,000-square-meter facility at Four E-com Center.

  5. Right way to go abroad

    Right way to go abroad

    When visitors enter a country as tourists but overstay or work without the proper authorization, the adverse consequences can extend beyond the individual…

  6. US President Donald Trump

    A lingering habagat of bad news

    This is about the torrent of bad news impacting US immigration policies at present, with millions of people around the world, including Filipinos and…

  7. UK brings visa services closer

    UK brings visa services closer

    VFS Global has expanded UK visa application services in the Philippines with premium centers in Metro Manila, Davao and Cagayan de Oro, plus a mobile facility…

  8. VISA Philippines country manager Jeffrey Navarro, LandBank executive vice president Marilou Villafranca and LandBank first vice president, Retail Banking Group head Kris Cuevas (from left) show the newly launched LandBank Visa Government Purchase Card at the LandBank main office in Manila on Tuesday (21 July 2026). The card is expected to provide government agencies with an efficient payment solution for purchases.

    LandBank, Visa roll out GPC

    LandBank and Visa have launched a Government Purchase Card to digitize procurement payments, enhancing transparency, financial oversight, and efficiency while…

  9. Digital Nomad Visa

    Digital Nomad Visa

    What the DNV does is provide a legal framework that regulates an existing practice through clear rules, reciprocal treatment and proper government oversight.

  10. UAE expands 14-day entry permit to Filipinos

    UAE expands 14-day entry permit to Filipinos

    The UAE expands its pre-approved 14-day visit entry permit for eligible Filipino travelers flying with Emirates, simplifying short-term tourism, business, and…

  11. THE transition to recycled plastic cards forms part of Maya’s focus on sustainability and a lessening of dependency on virgin plastic.

    Maya shifts to recycled plastic cards

    The transition makes more sustainable materials the standard across Maya’s card portfolio as part of its commitment to responsible growth.

  12. STREET of Tokyo, Japan.

    One Japan visa, countless destinations

    A valid Japan visa can open doors beyond Japan. Discover six countries that offer visa-free entry, simplified requirements, or easier access for travelers…