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Visa applications from Filipino travelers rose 20 percent in the first eight months of 2026 compared with the same period last year, according to VFS Global.…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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LandBank and Visa have launched a Government Purchase Card to digitize procurement payments, enhancing transparency, financial oversight, and efficiency while…
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What the DNV does is provide a legal framework that regulates an existing practice through clear rules, reciprocal treatment and proper government oversight.
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A valid Japan visa can open doors beyond Japan. Discover six countries that offer visa-free entry, simplified requirements, or easier access for travelers…
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Discover how a Japan visa can be your golden ticket to more destinations. Learn which countries—like South Korea, Georgia, Montenegro, Armenia, Panama, and…
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Japan’s planned increase in tourist visa fees—raising costs by up to five times starting 1 July—may prompt more Filipinos to focus on domestic travel,…
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Japan’s fivefold visa fee hike is seen as a chance to boost Philippine domestic tourism, with industry leaders and the Department of Tourism’s ‘Discover More…
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Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) has been recognized as the top issuer in Visa credit card payment volume in the Philippines in 2025, highlighting the…
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UnionBank has emerged as the top bank for Visa credit payment volume in the Philippines in 2025, driven by Filipinos’ growing use of digital payments for…
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Travelers can process visa applications on-site through VFS Global and W Express during The Great BDO Travel Sale at SMX Aura from June 5 to 7, offering a…
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UnionBank of the Philippines and Visa launch “The Star Course Series,” an exclusive MICHELIN-starred dining experience for select UnionBank Visa credit…
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By their own admission, most of these Filipinos arrived as tourists but with a prearranged plan to work as caregivers, with some proceeding directly from the…
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