Philippines

The Department of Foreign Affairs posted images on their Facebook page that shows everything you need to know when applying for a Philippine passport.   Here are the general requirements.   Here’s what you need to know about EXPRESS Passport processing.   Here’s what you need to know about REGULAR Passport processing.   List of what are considered as valid Government-issued IDs. By: http://www.wheninmanila.com/ph-passport-101-everything-you-need-to-know-when-applying-for-passport/

Filipino travelers do not need a visa to visit at least 25 countries, according to information provided by the Department of Foreign Affairs. These countries include most of the Philippines’ Southeast Asian neighbors, but also Latin American tourist destinations Brazil, Peru, Bolivia and Costa Rica. GMA News Online requested the information from the DFA after noting widespread online glee several weeks ago over a Facebook post that listed about 60 countries where Filipinos can go visa-free. After sending queries to […]

MANILA, Philippines – You may not have to book that flight to Japan or Korea to get to experience the cherry blossom season, as the first sakura or cherry blossom park is set to open in Benguet. According to a report from CNN Philippines, over 30 cherry blossoms, along with other tree species from Japan were planted in Atok to celebrate the 40th anniversary of ties between the Kochi prefecture and Benguet province. These trees are expected to bloom in […]