MANILA - The Philippines will allow the entry of foreign nationals with long-term visas into the country from August 1, the presidential spokesman said on Friday, as the country gradually relaxes some coronavirus restrictions in a bid to support the economy.
Foreigners with valid and existing visas would need to undergo quarantine upon arrival, said Harry Roque, spokesman for President Rodrigo Duterte.Applications for new entry visas will not be accepted and returning Filipinos will have priority on inbound flights given existing caps on airport capacity, the task force said.
The Bureau of Immigration banned the entry of foreigners into the country in March to contain the spread of the new coronavirus. Only Filipinos as well as foreign diplomats were allowed to enter. The Philippines has reported 61,266 cases of the virus and 1,643 related deaths. It ranks second in Southeast Asia behind Indonesia in terms of the number of infections and deaths.
Source: Financial Digest (financialdigest.net)
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Coronavirus: Philippines to allow some foreigners to enter country from AugustMANILA (REUTERS) - The Philippines' coronavirus task force has approved the entry of foreign nationals holding long-term visas starting from August, the presidential spokesman said on Friday (July 17).. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Source: The Straits Times - 🏆 8. / 63 Read more »
COVID-19: Philippines to allow some foreigners to enter country from AugustThe Philippines' coronavirus task force has approved the entry of foreign nationals holding long-term visas starting from August, the presidential ...
Source: ChannelNewsAsia - 🏆 6. / 66 Read more »
Serena to play the new Top Seed Open in AugustSerena Williams will return to the court for the first time since the start of the coronavirus pandemic when she competes at the inaugural edition ...
Source: ChannelNewsAsia - 🏆 6. / 66 Read more »
Rex to fully develop Oman oil field; Norway well will be drilled in AugustSINGAPORE (THE BUSINESS TIMES) - Oman authorities have approved oilfield services firm Rex International's plan to develop the Yunma field, which is part of its Block 50 licence.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Source: The Straits Times - 🏆 8. / 63 Read more »
Rex to fully develop Oman oil field; Norway well will be drilled in AugustOMAN authorities have approved oilfield services firm Rex International's plan to develop the Yunma field, which is part of its Block 50 licence. Read more at The Business Times.
Source: BusinessTimes - 🏆 15. / 51 Read more »
Amazon India demands product listings have country of origin by August 10Amazon.com Inc's India unit has told sellers they must provide country of origin information on product listings by August 10, according to an ...
Source: ChannelNewsAsia - 🏆 6. / 66 Read more »