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FILIPINO DESIGNERS AND ENTREPRENEURS DEBUT AT 2024 BOUTIQUE FAIRS IN SINGAPORE
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: Special Professional Licensure Examination (SPLE) in Singapore
EMBASSY WELCOMES PH LEGISLATIVE STAFF PARTICIPATING IN INTERNATIONAL LEARNING COURSE ON PUBLIC POLICY AND LEADERSHIP
AFP CHIEF OF STAFF GENERAL BRAWNER REAFFIRMS STRONG PH-SG DEFENSE TIES, CALLS ON SENIOR MINISTER OF STATE FOR DEFENCE
TPB CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER NOGRALES CALLS ON CDA FERNANDEZ, LAUDS EMBASSY’S EFFORTS IN PROMOTING PHILIPPINE TOURISM
AFP CHIEF OF STAFF GENERAL BRAWNER VISITS SINGAPORE, REAFFIRMS STRONG PH-SG DEFENSE TIES
PHILIPPINES, SINGAPORE DISCUSS STRENGTHENING TIES DURING VISIT OF SINGAPORE FOREIGN MINISTER DR. VIVIAN BALAKRISHNAN
PHILIPPINE SALO-SALO MARKS START OF FILIPINO FOOD MONTH, COMMEMORATIVE ACTIVITIES FOR PH-SG 55TH ANNIVERSARY OF TIES
PHILIPPINES AND SINGAPORE LAUNCH COMMEMORATIVE LOGO TO CELEBRATE 55 YEARS OF DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS
DFA Statement on Tensions in the Middle East Region
PHILIPPINES RECOGNIZED AS SUSTAINABLE DIVE DESTINATION OF THE YEAR AT ASIA DIVE EXPO (ADEX)
Singapore Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan to visit the Philippines from 15 to 17 April 2024
PHILIPPINE SALO-SALO: A CULINARY CELEBRATION OF FILIPINO HERITAGE AT THE GRAND MERCURE ROXY HOTEL SINGAPORE
e-Apostille Service for PSA Documents
DMW Receives Digital Society Award at Singapore’s Festival of Innovation
REDUCTION IN CONSULAR FEES EFFECTIVE 01 APRIL 2024
ACM MANILA GALLEON INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE EXPLORES RICH LEGACY OF MARITIME TRADE
EMBASSY HOLDS PRODUCTIVE WORKSHOP ON WEBSITE CONTENT MANAGEMENT
WAX FIGURE OF MISS UNIVERSE PIA WURTZBACH UNVEILED BY MADAME TUSSAUDS
GIVE MOTHER EARTH A 60-MINUTE BREAK | EARTH HOUR 2024
PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR ATTENDS ANNUAL DIPLOMATIC RECEPTION HOSTED BY SINGAPORE PRESIDENT THARMAN
PH AMBASSADOR ADDRESSES ASEAN AND EU AMBASSADORS AT LUNCHEON HOSTED BY EUROPEAN UNION AMBASSADOR
HEALTH SECRETARY HERBOSA VISITS SINGAPORE, DISCUSSES PHILIPPINES-SINGAPORE HEALTH COOPERATION
2024 NATIONAL WOMEN’S MONTH PHOTO CONTEST
DFA STATEMENT ON REMARKS OF CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTRY SPOKESPERSON
THREE FILIPINO CHANGI AIRPORT PERSONNEL AWARDED BY CHANGI AIRPORT MANAGEMENT
PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR WELCOMES NEW KOREAN AMBASSADOR TO SINGAPORE
THAI AMBASSADOR-DESIGNATE CALLS ON PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR
PH EMBASSY CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY, CALLS ON FILIPINO COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT PH ADVOCACY OF GENDER EQUALITY AND WOMEN EMPOWERMENT
AMB MACARAIG MEETS WITH NEW IISS-ASIA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
PHILIPPINE TOURISM PROMOTIONS BOARD TO HOLD LOVE THE PHILIPPINES – BISITA, BE MY GUEST PROGRAM IN SINGAPORE
PHILIPPINE SENATOR ALAN CAYETANO VISITS SINGAPORE ANTI-SCAM CENTRE
NEW TIMOR-LESTE AMBASSADOR TO SINGAPORE H.E. ALEXANDRE TILMAN PAYS COURTESY CALL ON PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR ASEAN PRIZE 2024
DFA Statement on 05 March 2024 Ayungin Shoal Incident
PH Embassy Kicks-Off 2024 National Women’s Month Celebration with Purple Friday and #WecanbeEquALL Campaign
PH EMBASSY LEVERAGES ART EXHIBIT TO ENCOURAGE OVERSEAS FILIPINOS’ CONTINUED CAPACITY-BUILDING AND SKILLS DIVERSIFICATION
WHATSAPP CHANNEL OF THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN SINGAPORE
AMB MACARAIG RETURNS TO SINGAPORE AFTER SUCCESSFUL 6TH INFORMAL CONSULTATIONS ON PHILIPPINES-SINGAPORE ACTION PLAN
PHILIPPINES PARTICIPATES IN SINGAPORE AIRSHOW, ASIA’S BIGGEST AVIATION AND AEROSPACE EVENT
PH DIPLOMATS IN SG HOLD OWN ART EXHIBIT TO FIRM UP PEOPLE-TO-PEOPLE TIES
PH EMBASSY BIDS FAREWELL TO WELFARE OFFICER CLARIN, WELCOMES NEW WELFARE OFFICER TEVES IN SINGAPORE
NATIONAL VOTER’S DAY
PHILIPPINES PARTICIPATES IN 4TH ASEAN DIGITAL MINISTERS’ MEETING AND RELATED MEETINGS
PHILIPPINES ASSUMES LEADERSHIP OF COUNTER-TERRORISM INFORMATION FACILITY IN SINGAPORE
PH EMBASSY PRESENTS 2024 ACTIVITIES AND UPDATES AT FIRST UGNAYAN OF THE YEAR, MEETS WITH FILCOM ORGS IN SINGAPORE
FILIPINO TEEN BOWLING CHAMP AND WINNER OF SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL OPEN VISITS PH EMBASSY
PHILIPPINES PARTICIPATES IN 12TH IISS SHANGRI-LA DIALOGUE SHERPA MEETING
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY HONORS THE LEGACY OF DR. JOSE RIZAL ON HIS 127TH MARTYRDOM ANNIVERSARY WITH THE THEME “RIZAL: PUNDASYON NG KAHAPON, ISINASABUHAY NGAYON”
EMBASSY CLOSURE IN JANUARY 2024
DFA SUMMONS CHINESE AMBASSADOR TO PROTEST BACK-TO-BACK HARASSMENTS IN THE WEST PHILIPPINE SEA
EMBASSY CLOSURES IN DECEMBER 2023
ADVISORY: INCREASING CASES OF COVID-19 INFECTIONS IN SINGAPORE
PH Embassy in Singapore Observes 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW), Kicks off Campaign with 2017 RACCS Webinar and Outreach Services for OFWs
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY CONCLUDES ART TREK 15 WITH BRIDGING HORIZONS: NAVAL CULTURAL EXCHANGE THRU ARTS
PHILIPPINES HIGHLIGHTS PASKONG PINOY DURING ASEAN GALA NIGHT 2023
PH & MEXICAN EMBASSIES STAGE MANILA GALLEON EXHIBIT IN SINGAPORE
BEWARE OF ILLEGAL RECRUITMENT OF FILIPINOS OVERSEAS
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY WARNS AGAINST FAKE CERTIFICATION SCAM TARGETING TRAVELERS
PH EMBASSY CONTINUES TO SHOWCASE FILIPINO ARTISTS WITH “SHADES OF THE WIND”, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ONE EAST ASIA
PH EMBASSY WELCOMES VISITING PH LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS PARTICIPATING IN FOREIGN STUDY MISSION ON SMART AND SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
JOIN US AT THE 8TH SINGAPORE FINTECH FESTIVAL (SFF), 15-17 NOVEMBER 2023, SINGAPORE EXPO
PHILIPPINE ARMY OFFICER GRADUATES COMMAND AND STAFF COURSE OFFERED BY SINGAPORE ARMED FORCES
FILIPINO COMMUNITY IN SINGAPORE GATHERS AT BALIK BAYANIHAN 2023
ART TREK 15 CONTINUES WITH EXHIBIT FEATURING FILIPINO AND SINGAPOREAN ARTISTS, ENTITLED “HARMONY ACROSS HORIZONS : A CULTURAL TAPESTRY OF TRADITIONS”
FILIPINO MUSIC ARTISTS TAKE CENTER STAGE AT AXEAN FESTIVAL 2023 IN SINGAPORE
PHILIPPINES JOINS ITB ASIA 2023, ASIA’S LEADING TRAVEL TRADE SHOW
STATEMENT OF THE DFA SPOKESPERSON ON THE 22 OCTOBER 2023 AYUNGIN SHOAL INCIDENT
BEWARE OF FACEBOOK PAGE “LENDING PH-63”
FILIPINO ACTOR KIMSON TAN TO STAR IN UPCOMING SINGAPOREAN FILM “KING OF HAWKERS”, CALLS ON PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR
ASEAN AND DIALOGUE PARTNERS REAFFIRM SHARED COMMITMENT TO DEEPEN REGIONAL CYBERSECURITY COOPERATION
PHILIPPINES, SINGAPORE DISCUSS BILATERAL COOPERATION ON CYBERSECURITY, COMMIT TO STRENGTHEN COLLABORATION IN DIGITAL DOMAIN
DICT SECRETARY UY SPEAKS AT SICW HIGH LEVEL PLENARY, SHARES VIEWS ON PH EFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN ITS CYBERSECURITY MEASURES AMIDST GLOBAL CHALLENGES
PHILIPPINES JOINS 8TH SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL CYBER WEEK 2023
WORK OF FILIPINO ARTIST RONALD VENTURA FEATURED AT WHITESTONE GALLERY OPENING
YOUNG CACAO ARTIST JOHN PAUL CHOA OPENS SOLO EXHIBIT AT PH EMBASSY FOR ART TREK 15
FILIPINO FILM “IN MY MOTHER’S SKIN” PREMIERS IN SINGAPORE
PH EMBASSY PARTNERS WITH WATERWAYS WATCH SOCIETY FOR COASTAL CLEANUP, LEARNS ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION THROUGH TEAMWORK
PH EMBASSY, DA OFFICIALS EXPLORE AGRICULTURAL INNOVATIONS DURING VISIT TO REPUBLIC POLYTECHNIC’S “THE GREENHOUSE”
DFA STATEMENT ON THE KILLING OF TWO (2) FILIPINO NATIONALS AS A RESULT OF HAMAS ACTIONS AGAINST ISRAEL
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY’S SENTRO RIZAL OFFERS INTIMATE VENUE FOR FILIPINO WEDDINGS
PH EMBASSY AND KJEM BRILLIANT KIDZ NURTURE CREATIVITY WITH THE INAUGURAL ART TREK FOR KIDS
FILIPINA ARTIST EXPRESSES PERSPECTIVE ON CHILDREN WITH AUTISM, HOLDS SOLO EXHIBIT FOR ART TREK15
MWO-SINGAPORE ACCREDITS FILIPINO-OWNED ENGINEERING COMPANY, OFFERS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO 800 FILIPINO WORKERS
PRESIDENT MARCOS ENCOURAGES SINGAPORE BUSINESS LEADERS TO INVEST IN PHILIPPINES’ STRATEGIC INVESTMENT PRIORITIES
MESSAGE OF SECRETARY FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS HON. ENRIQUE A. MANALO ON THE CELEBRATION OF WORLD MARITIME DAY 2023
ART TREK SEASON OFFICIALLY STARTS WITH AN EXHIBIT OF THE WORKS OF ANITA MAGSAYSAY-HO, LYRA GARCELLANO
ART TREK 15 OPENS AT GAJAH GALLERY WITH AN ALL FILIPINO LINEUP
FILIPINOS WIN PLAYOFFS FOR 8-BALL CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE AMERICAN POOLPLAYERS ASSOCIATION -SINGAPORE (APA) LEAGUE
PHILIPPINES AND SINGAPORE’S INFRASTRUCTURE ASIA TEAM UP TO LAUNCH NAIA PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP ROADSHOW
PHILIPPINE ART TREK IS BACK IN SINGAPORE!
PRESIDENT MARCOS EYES MORE FOREIGN INVESTMENTS TO THE PHILIPPINES AT 10TH ASIA SUMMIT IN SINGAPORE
PH EMBASSY HOLDS INTRODUCTORY TRAINING WORKSHOP ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF PHILIPPINE EAGLE GEOTHERMICA
PHILIPPINE STATEMENT ON THE 2023 VERSION OF CHINA’S STANDARD MAP
FILIPINO CULTURE AND FASHION PREVAIL AT “MARIA CLARA & IBARRA” BALL IN SINGAPORE
DFA Spokesperson’s Statement in Response to the Statement of the Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson on 07 August 2023
DFA STATEMENT ON THE 05 AUGUST 2023 INCIDENT ON THE AYUNGIN SHOAL
NATIONAL DAY GREETING FOR SINGAPORE
ASEAN MISSIONS IN SINGAPORE GATHER FOR FUN WALK TO CELEBRATE 56TH ASEAN DAY
SEVEN EMBASSY PERSONNEL BAG AWARDS AT DFA FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
PH EMBASSY PARTNERS WITH SANDIGAN, PROVIDES FREE LEGAL AID CLINIC TO FILIPINOS IN SINGAPORE
MANILA FAME, PHILIPPINES PREMIER TRADE SHOW FOR QUALITY HOME, FASHION , AND LIFESTYLE PRODUCTS IS BACK
AMB MACARAIG REPRESENTS PH IN THE ASIA EUROPE FOUNDATION GOVERNORS’ MEETING IN BARCELONA
DFA LAUNCHES MICROSITE ON THE 2016 ARBITRAL AWARD
STATEMENT OF SECRETARY FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS ENRIQUE A. MANALO ON THE 7TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AWARD ON THE SOUTH CHINA SEA ARBITRATION, 12 JULY 2023
VICE PRESIDENT DUTERTE GRACES PHILIPPINE EAGLE AVIARY OPENING IN SINGAPORE
CEBU CHOCOLATE QUEEN TELLS STORY AT CHOCOLATE BREAKS HOSTED BY PHILIPPINE, MEXICAN AMBASSADORS
“KWENTO NG ALON” TRAVELING EXHIBIT HITS SINGAPORE SHORES
FREE LEGAL AID CLINIC ON 16 JULY 2023
PH INDEPENDENCE MONTH CULMINATES WITH RYAN CAYABYAB AND THE RYAN CAYABYAB SINGERS CONCERT IN SINGAPORE
SYMBOLIC TURNOVER OF ASSISTANCE-TO-NATIONALS FUNCTIONS (ATN) FROM PH EMBASSY TO MIGRANT WORKERS OFFICE (MWO)-SINGAPORE
BUSINESS TIMES FEATURES PHILIPPINES AND SINGAPORE’S ALIGNED INVESTMENT PRIORITIES
TURNOVER OF ASSISTANCE-TO-NATIONALS FUNCTIONS TO THE MIGRANT WORKERS OFFICE
PH EMBASSY HOSTS DIPLOMATIC RECEPTION IN CELEBRATION OF 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF PH INDEPENDENCE AND NATIONHOOD
FLAG RAISING CEREMONY WITH THE FILIPINO COMMUNITY MARKS 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF PH INDEPENDENCE AND NATIONHOOD IN SINGAPORE
Message of Secretary for Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo on the Commemoration of the Day of the Seafarers 2023
DFA TURNS OVER ASSISTANCE-TO-NATIONALS FUNCTIONS FOR OFW TO DMW
PHILIPPINE VICE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY OF EDUCATION SARA DUTERTE VISITS SINGAPORE AS SEAMEO COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Message of Secretary for Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo on the Occasion of Kalayaan 2023 “Kalayaan. Kinabukasan. Kasaysayan.”
PH EMBASSY AND ISEAS YUSOF ISHAK INSTITUTE SINGAPORE TO FURTHER COORDINATE WITH SIGNING OF DEED OF DONATION FOR PH STUDIES PROJECT
AMBASSADOR MACARAIG HOSTS DINNER FOR SUCCESSFUL PH PARTICIPATION IN THE 20th SHANGRI-LA DIALOGUE
SENATOR LEGARDA HIGHLIGHTS ROLE OF MINILATERAL COOPERATION IN COMPLEMENTING ASEAN CENTRALITY AT 20th SHANGRI-LA DIALOGUE IN SINGAPORE
“RULE OF LAW, DIPLOMACY AND DIALOGUE, CRUCIAL FOR REGIONAL PEACE AND STABILITY” – PH DEFENSE CHIEF
PH ARMED FORCES CHIEF SPEAKS AT SHANGRI-LA DIALOGUE, UNDERSCORES IMPORTANCE OF MARITIME SECURITY AND TECH ADVANCEMENT FOR A SECURE ASIA-PACIFIC
PH AND SINGAPORE SIGN HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE AND DISASTER RELIEF ARRANGEMENT
PH SENDS HIGH-LEVEL DELEGATION TO 20TH IISS SHANGRI-LA DIALOGUE IN SINGAPORE
PH AND ANGOLA AMBASSADORS SEEK TO STRENGTHEN BILATERAL TIES
Important Reminder: The Use of Philippine Passports or IDS as Loan Collateral is Illegal
AMBASSADOR MACARAIG RECEIVES HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
AMB MACARAIG, PH NAVY CHIEF ADACI HOST RECEPTION ABOARD BRP ANTONIO LUNA (FF151)
PH JOINS 13TH IMDEX ASIA OPENING CEREMONY
PH EMBASSY SPEARHEADS SG BUSINESS MISSION TO CLARK; PARTNERS WITH BCDA, FILINVEST, AND CEBU PACIFIC
AMBASSADOR MACARAIG WELCOMES PH NAVY AND COAST GUARD OFFICIALS TO SINGAPORE, LOOKS FORWARD TO PH PARTICIPATION IN IMDEX ASIA 2023
PH NAVY SENDS OFF CONTINGENT TO FIRST-EVER ASEAN-INDIA MARITIME EXERCISE
PH EMBASSY, SINGAPORE BUSINESSES JOIN CEBUPAC’S INAUGURAL FLIGHT BETWEEN SINGAPORE AND CLARK CITY
PH EMBASSY, MWO AND PRC CONDUCT SPECIAL PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE EXAMS IN SINGAPORE
MINISTER BALAKRISHNAN CONVEYS SINGAPORE’S MESSAGE OF CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF FORMER SFA DEL ROSARIO
ONLINE CONDOLENCE BOOK FOR FORMER SFA ALBERT F. DEL ROSARIO
DFA STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF FORMER SECRETARY FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS ALBERT F. DEL ROSARIO
AMBASSADOR MACARAIG, MINISTER GAN TO STRENGTHEN ECONOMIC COOPERATION BETWEEN PH AND SINGAPORE
2023 Special Professional Licensure Examination (SPLE)
PH AMBASSADOR AND MINISTER FOR MANPOWER TO COOPERATE FURTHER TO PROTECT FILIPINO WORKERS IN SINGAPORE
PHILIPPINES IS ONCE AGAIN OFFICIAL COUNTRY PARTNER TO ASIA DIVE EXPO (ADEX) 2023
AMBASSADOR MACARAIG MEETS WITH HEALTH MINISTER ONG
PARTICIPANTS IN THE NATIONAL WOMEN’S MONTH PHOTO CONTEST RECEIVE CERTIFICATES AND PRIZES FROM AMBASSADOR MACARAIG
PH AMBASSADOR CALLS ON EDUCATION MINISTER, DISCUSSES COOPERATION IN EDUCATION
2 PH RESTAURANTS, FILIPINA CHEF BAG AWARDS AT ASIA’S BEST 50 AWARDING CEREMONY
WIINERS OF NATIONAL WOMEN’S MONTH PHOTOCONTEST FILIPINA CAN? CAN!
PH AMBASSADOR CALLS ON SINGAPORE’S MINISTER FOR DEFENSE
AMBASSADOR MACARAIG TOURS ROBERTSON QUAY’S STPI AND ALKAFF BRIDGE, ENDS DAY WITH FILIPINO-INSPIRED DINNER AT KUBÔ
AT-SUNRICE GLOBAL CHEF ACADEMY’S SUNDAY LUXE SERIES FEATURES FILIPINO CULINARY HERITAGE
HERITAGE ACADEMY GRADE 5 STUDENTS VISIT THE EMBASSY FOR A TOUR AND SENTRO RIZAL FAMILIARIZATION
NOMINATIONS TO THE 2023 BAGONG BAYANI AWARDS
WORLD WATER DAY 2023
PH EMBASSY CONDUCTS 1ST POST ARRIVAL ORIENTATION SEMINAR (PAOS) FOR 2023
FILIPINAS CAN? CAN! (PHOTO CONTEST)
PH EMBASSY IN SINGAPORE CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
AIDHA CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY WITH CAMPUS INAUGURATION AT THE CATAPULT
FOWS CONDUCTS COURSE ORIENTATION, WELCOMES BACK STUDENTS AT THE PH BAYANIHAN CENTER
PH EMBASSY PARTICIPATES IN FAST’S ANNUAL WORKPLAN RETREAT
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE ASEAN PRIZE 2023
PH EMBASSY KICKS OFF WOMEN’S MONTH CELEBRATION, ORGANIZES FIRST RESPONDER TO SEXUAL ASSAULT AND HARASSMENT TRAINING FOR EMBASSY PERSONNEL
PHILIPPINE MADRIGAL SINGERS WOW SOLD-OUT AUDIENCE IN SINGAPORE
IN-PERSON UGNAYAN RESUMES, AMBASSADOR MACARAIG MEETS WITH THE FILCOM LEADERS IN SINGAPORE FOR THE FIRST TIME
PH EMBASSY CELEBRATES NATIONAL ARTS MONTH THROUGH VARIOUS PLATFORMS
PH AMBASSADOR PAYS COURTESY CALL ON CAMBODIAN AMBASSADOR
HIGH COMMISSIONER OF MALAYSIA RECEIVES AMBASSADOR MACARAIG
DMW UNDERSECRETARY ALLONES CALL ON AMBASSADOR MACARAIG
PH AMBASSADOR AND ReCAAP-ISC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AGREE ON THE IMPORTANCE OF COOPERATION IN ENSURING SAFE AND SECURE SEAS
ABISO SA MGA PILIPINO: MAG-INGAT SA ILLEGAL RECRUITMENT AT CYBERCRIME SA TIMOG-SILANGANG ASYA
AMBASSADOR MACARAIG BEGINS ROUND OF COURTESY CALLS, MEETS WITH THE DEAN OF DIPLOMATIC CORPS AND UZBEK AMBASSADOR
UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES LOS BAÑOS, UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN INK MOU ON ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH COOPERATION
PH AMBASSADOR HOSTS SALU-SALO FOR EMBASSY PERSONNEL, ENCOURAGES THEM TO CONTINUE WORKING TO PURSUE PH INTERESTS
AMBASSADOR MACARAIG ATTENDS ANNUAL DIPLOMATIC RECEPTION HOSTED BY SINGAPOREAN PRESIDENT
PH EMBASSY KEYNOTES PH CHAMBER OF CUSTOMS BROKERS, INC. (CCBI) INTERNATIONAL SUMMIT
PH EMBASSY SUPPORTS BARANGAY NUS BOOTH AT mOSAic@NUS FEST 2023
AEROSPACE ENGINEERING FACULTY AND STUDENTS CALL ON PH AMBASSADOR
PH SPACE AGENCY CHIEF CALLS ON PH AMBASSADOR TO SINGAPORE
PH AMBASSADOR TO SINGAPORE ADVOCATES WILDLIFE CONSERVATION FOR FUTURE GENERATION
PH EMBASSY JOINS PHILSA AT GLOBAL SPACE TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE (GTSC) 2023
PH EMBASSY ATTENDS SEMINAR ON BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC PRIORITIES UNDER INDONESIA’S ASEAN CHAIRMANSHIP
PH EMBASSY’S ATN SECTION AND MIGRANT WORKERS OFFICE HOLD CONSULTATION MEETING, REAFFIRM COMMITMENT TO ASSIST OFWS IN DISTRESS
PH EMBASSY, BUREAU OF TREASURY CONDUCT FINANCIAL LITERACY ROADSHOW ON RETAIL TREASURY BONDS (RTB)
PH AMBASSADOR MACARAIG PRESENTS HIS CREDENTIALS TO PRESIDENT HALIMAH YACOB
ADVISORY ON SCAM
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE (10 FEBRUARY 2023)
FILIPINA HAILED AS 2023 ASIA’S BEST FEMALE CHEF
PHILDEL OF UN WORKSHOP ON PREVENTING EXTREMISM CALL ON AMBASSADOR MACARAIG
PH AMBASSADOR-DESIGNATE MACARAIG ARRIVES IN SINGAPORE
CEBU’S CHOCOLATE QUEEN INTRODUCES THE “CHOCOLATE BREAK” TO THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN SINGAPORE
PH EMBASSY ASSISTS FILIPINO NATIONAL IN DISTRESS
FILIPINO CURATOR OF NATIONAL GALLERY SINGAPORE DISCUSSES FUTURE PROJECTS WITH PH EMBASSY
PH EMBASSY RECEIVES REFRESHER COURSE ON GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY HOLDS PLANNING CONFERENCE, IDENTIFIES KEY PRIORITIES FOR 2023
PH DEFENSE OFFICIALS TAKE PART IN ANNUAL SHANGRI-LA DIALOGUE SHERPA MEETING, HOLD BILATERAL MEETINGS WITH COUNTERPARTS
PH EMBASSY ATTENDS PHILCHAM’S SPECIAL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
TOURISM PROMOTIONS BOARD REPRESENTATIVE IN SG VISITS PH EMBASSY, RENEWS COMMITMENT TO BE PARTNERS IN PROMOTING PH TOURISM
PH EMBASSY ATTENDS 22ND COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES OF AIMS LEARNING INTERNATIONAL
PH LABOR ATTACHÉ VICTORINO TO CONCLUDE TOUR OF DUTY IN SINGAPORE
FILIPINO GALLERY MONO8 VISITS PH EMBASSY IN SINGAPORE
PH EMBASSY PARTICIPATES IN 14th NAUTICAL FORUM IN SINGAPORE
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY SUPPORTS PHILCHAM’S WEBINAR ON FRANCHISING IN THE PHILIPPINES
MULTILINGUAL POETRY READING FEATURES RENOWNED POETS, INCLUDES FILIPINO AUTHOR AND MUSICIAN
FILIPINO GALLERIES AND ARTISTS AMONG PARTICIPANTS IN INAUGURAL ART SG, SOUTHEAST ASIA’S LARGEST EVER ART FAIR
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY ATTENDS INAUGURAL FOOD TECH 2023, LAUNCH OF SINGAPORE STANDARD FOR FOOD E-COMMERCE
SINGAPOREAN SCHOOL HERITAGE ACADEMY VISITS THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY FOR AN INTRODUCTORY GREETING
COACH RIO PAYS A COURTESY CALL ON THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN SINGAPORE
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY ATTENDS THE LAUNCH OF THE FUN DAY FOR MIGRANT DOMESTIC WORKERS, AN INITIATIVE OF THE ASSOCIATION OF EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES SINGAPORE
FROM A MDW TO AUTHOR: JANE DUPINGAY SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHES HER POETRY COLLECTION “LANGUAGE OF MY HEART”
PH EMBASSY TEAMS WITH INTEGRATED BAR OF THE PHILIPPINES, PROVIDE FREE LEGAL AID TO FILIPINOS
SINGAPORE ART WEEK 2023 KICKS OFF WITH THE BEST OF SOUTHEAST ASIA AT S.E.A. FOCUS, FILIPINOS AMONG THE HIGHLIGHTS
LEGAL AID CLINIC ON 15 JANUARY 2023
RENAMING OF POLO-SINGAPORE TO MIGRANT WORKERS OFFICE (MWO)-SINGAPORE
SINGAPORE PE MEETS WITH NON-PROFIT AIDHA, DISCUSSES EMPOWERMENT OF MIGRANT DOMESTIC WORKERS
PH EMBASSY IN SINGAPORE FETES RIZAL WITH FLAG RAISING AND WREATH LAYING CEREMONIES, READING AND DISCUSSION OF HIS LIFE AND WORKS
MESSAGE OF SECRETARY FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS ENRIQUE A. MANALO ON THE 126TH COMMEMORATION OF RIZAL DAY
FLORA OF SOUTHEAST ASIA EXHIBIT IN SINGAPORE FEATURES PHILIPPINE FLORA
PH EMBASSY PERSONNEL RECEIVES TRAINING ON SINGAPORE’S FAMILY JUSTICE SYSTEM
SEASON’S GREETINGS
PUBLIC HOLIDAY NOTICE
PHILIPPINE STATISTICS AUTHORITY REGISTERS 338 OVERSEAS FILIPINOS IN SINGAPORE IN PILOT PHILSYS ID REGISTRATION
PSA PILOT IMPLEMENTATION OF PHILSYS ID REGISTRATION IN SINGAPORE,18 December 2022, Sunday
PH EMBASSY RESUMES OVERSEAS VOTERS’ REGISTRATION FOR 2025 PH ELECTIONS
PH EMBASSY IN SINGAPORE OPENS TEMPORARY OFFICE AT TRIPLEONE SOMERSET, BUSINESS AS USUAL BEGINNING 12 DECEMBER
ART TREK 14 MARKS BOTH END OF ERA AND NEW BEGINNING FOR PH ARTS FESTIVAL IN SINGAPORE
EMBASSY’S NEW APPOINTMENT AND QUEUE SYSTEMS
Consular Appointment System Temporarily Unavailable from 5 December, 5:00PM until 6 December, 9:00AM
ADVISORY ON EMBASSY CLOSURE (7-9 DECEMBER 2022)
IMPORTANT REMINDERS FOR FILIPINOS IN SINGAPORE
SFA MANALO CALLS FOR CONTINUED COOPERATION ON OCEAN AT 2ND WORLD OCEAN SUMMIT
PINOY POP BAND SB19, INDIGENOUS WEAVES HEADLINE PH IN ASEAN GALA NIGHT IN SINGAPORE
PH EMBASSY IN SINGAPORE JOINS 18-DAY ANTI-VAW CAMPAIGN
ADVISORY ON EMBASSY RELOCATION
PHILIPPINE CULTURE FEATURED IN MEDIACORP SHOW “LITTLE GLOBETROTTERS”
PH LEGISLATIVE STAFF TAKE PART IN TRAINING ON PUBLIC POLICY AND LEADERSHIP IN SINGAPORE
PH EMBASSY JOINS CELEBRATION OF SUCCESS OF AIDHA GRADUATES
TEAM PHILIPPINES WINS FIRST PLACE IN 21ST AMBASSADORS’ CUP 2022
FILIPINO ARTISTS FEATURED IN THE “TEXTURES OF SOLITUDE” EXHIBIT
PH EMBASSY CELEBRATES MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES MONTH THROUGH ART WORKSHOPS
SUSTAINABLE FASHION, PROMOTION OF LOCAL TEXTILES AND FABRICS, AN ADVOCACY OF THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN SINGAPORE
PH EMBASSY CELEBRATES NATIONAL STATISTICS MONTH, CONDUCTS ADVANCED EXCEL TRAINING FOR EMBASSY PERSONNEL
MESSAGE OF SECRETARY FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS ENRIQUE A. MANALO ON THE COMMEMORATION OF WORLD MARITIME DAY 2022
PH EMBASSY PERSONNEL VISIT ASIAN CIVILISATIONS MUSEUM, GAIN APPRECIATION OF EARLY ASIAN MARITIME TRADE
FILIPINO CUISINE ELEVATED TO GREATER HEIGHTS
FILIPINOS IN SINGAPORE FLOCK TO NUS AUDITORIUM TO MEET PRESIDENT MARCOS JR.
FILIPINO ARTISTS PERFORM IN SINGAPORE, SHOW OFF TALENTS AT THE ASEAN MUSIC SHOWCASE FESTIVAL 2022
Joint Press Statement between the Republic of the Philippines and the Republic of Singapore on Strengthening the Philippines-Singapore Partnership 07 September 2022
ITNEG WEAVING TRADITION FEATURED IN NANYANG ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS’ 3RD SOUTHEAST ASIAN ART FORUM 2022
MINDANAO TO BECOME SINGAPORE’S NEXT INVESTMENT DESTINATION
FILIPINO MIGRANT DOMESTIC WORKERS FEATURED AT THE DO YOU SEE ME? EXHIBITION
INVITATION TO THE PRESIDENT’S MEETING WITH THE FILIPINO COMMUNITY, 6 SEPTEMBER 2022
FACEBOOK GETS ACCREDITATION FROM POLO-SINGAPORE, OFFERS EMPLOYMENT FOR ADDITIONAL 200 OFWS TO SINGAPORE
SINGAPORE TERRORISM AND THREAT ASSESSMENT 2022 REPORT
MINISTER MALIKI VISITS PH EMBASSY, SIGNS CONDOLENCE BOOK FOR PRESIDENT RAMOS
SPOTLIGHT ON FILIPINO CULTURE AT SENGKANG GENERAL HOSPITAL’S “YOU SPARKLE! AWARDS 2022”
NEW FILIPINO-INSPIRED RESTAURANT KUBÔ OPENS IN SINGAPORE
POLO-SINGAPORE CONDUCTS JOB SITE VISIT OF GOODWOOD PARK HOTEL
ONLINE CONDOLENCE BOOK FOR THE LATE FORMER PRESIDENT FIDEL V. RAMOS
PH EMBASSY GRACES ATENEO LEADERSHIP AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP GRADUATION RITES
PH EMBASSY PARTICIPATES IN FAST’s 7th EDUCATION AND HEALTH FAIR FOR MIGRANT DOMESTIC WORKERS
FILIPINO ART FILMS FEATURED AT THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF SINGAPORE’S INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
PH EMBASSY IN SINGAPORE, CFO PARTNER TO RECONNECT OVERSEAS FILIPINOS THROUGH CFO BALINKBAYAN FORUM 2022
STATEMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS SECRETARY ENRIQUE A. MANALO ON THE 6TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AWARD ON THE SOUTH CHINA SEA ARBITRATION
ORDER OF SIKATUNA CONFERRED ON H.E. JOSEPH DEL MAR YAP
PH EMBASSY IN SINGAPORE CELEBRATES PH EAGLE WEEK
4 DISTINGUISHED OVERSEAS FILIPINO INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS IN SINGAPORE RECEIVE PRESIDENTIAL AWARDS
H.E. JOSEPH DEL MAR YAP BIDS FAREWELL; ENDS TOUR OF DUTY AS PH AMBASSADOR TO SINGAPORE
Requests on Giving Voluntary Evidence via Video Conference within Embassy Premises
PH EMBASSY IN SINGAPORE CELEBRATES 124TH PH INDEPENDENCE DAY WITH DIPLOMATIC RECEPTION
PH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SINGAPORE INTRODUCED DURING THE PH NATIONAL DAY RECEPTION
SECRETARY LOCSIN GRACES GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY OF PH EMBASSY’S NEW CHANCERY IN SINGAPORE
PH EMBASSY IN SINGAPORE COMMEMORATES 124th INDEPENDENCE DAY WITH FILCOM
PH EMBASSY PERSONNEL BENEFIT FROM SKILLS DEVELOPMENT TRAININGS
PH AMBASSADOR YAP LEADS CULMINATING BAYANIHAN WALK HOUR
PH EMBASSY IN SINGAPORE RESUMES IN-PERSON FLAG-RAISING CEREMONY, COMMEMORATES NATIONAL FLAG DAYS
SUNDAY CONSULAR AND LABOR SERVICES (22 MAY 2022)
AMBASSADOR YAP EXPRESSES APPRECIATION FOR SUPPORT FOR OVERSEAS VOTING IN SINGAPORE
2022 Overseas Voting Result
DFA UNDERSECRETARY DULAY VISITS PH EMBASSY IN SINGAPORE, OBSERVES OVERSEAS VOTING
EMBASSY CLOSURE FOR CONSULAR AND LABOR SERVICES
Notice of Meeting by the Special Board of Canvassers (SBOC), 9 May 2022
Third Philippines-Singapore Business & Investment Summit
Reminder for Poll Watchers
Advisory on Prohibited Acts During Voting Period
DFA Statement on the passing of Philippine Ambassador to China, H.E. Jose Santiago “Chito” Sto. Romana
FILIPINO YOUTHS DECIDE, VOTE FOR PH’s NEXT LEADERS
MORE FILIPINOS IN SINGAPORE CAST VOTE ON A WEEKDAY
MEDIA ACCREDITATION TO COVER PHILIPPINE OVERSEAS VOTING IN SINGAPORE
30-DAY PH OVERSEAS VOTING OPENS, 2,370 FILIPINOS IN SINGAPORE CAST VOTE ON FIRST DAY
PH EMBASSY IN SINGAPORE CELEBRATES PAHIYAS FESTIVAL THROUGH FIESTA FILIPINAS SEASON 2
PH EMBASSY IN SINGAPORE CONDUCTS FINAL TESTING AND SEALING OF VOTE COUNTING MACHINES
PH EMBASSY IN SINGAPORE ENDS MONTH-LONG CELEBRATION OF THE 2022 NATIONAL WOMEN’S MONTH
PH EMBASSY IN SINGAPORE INTENSIFIES ELECTION INFO DRIVE, CONDUCTS VOTERS EDUCATION FORUM
MISS UNIVERSE CATRIONA GRAY UNVEILS HER WAX FIGURE AT MADAME TUSSAUDS SINGAPORE
PH EMBASSY PARTNERS WITH FDCP, NUS FOR FILM SHOW
PH EMBASSY IN SINGAPORE CELEBRATES 2022 NATIONAL WOMEN’S MONTH
FILCOM IN SINGAPORE LEARNS ABOUT HALALAN 2022, VTL AT PH EMBASSY’S UNANG UGNAYAN
PHILIPPINE STATEMENT AT THE EMERGENCY SPECIAL SESSION OF THE UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON UKRAINE
UPDATES ON PH VACCINATION ROLL OUT
OFWS IN SINGAPORE LEARN ABOUT SECURING OEC THROUGH POPS-BAM
PH, SG TO RESTORE TWO-WAY QUARANTINE-FREE TRAVEL THROUGH VTL BEGINNING 4 MARCH
FILCOM IN SINGAPORE SHINES AT THE 50TH CHINGAY PARADE
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE ASEAN PRIZE 2022
PH EXPRESSES SUPPORT FOR THAILAND’S APEC CHAIRMANSHIP IN 2022
PHILIPPINE EPASSPORT RENEWAL CENTER (PaRC) OPENS FIRST ASIA-PACIFIC SITE IN SINGAPORE
PH and SG REAFFIRM CLOSE BILATERAL TIES DURING SECRETARY LOCSIN’S WORKING VISIT TO SINGAPORE
LAUNCH OF THE EPASSPORT GLOBAL ONLINE APPOINTMENT SYSTEM (GOAS)
PH EMBASSY IN SG CONGRATULATES RECIPIENTS OF THE 2021 PRESIDENTIAL AWARDS
PHILIPPINE STUDIES PROJECT OF THE ISEAS – YUSOF ISHAK INSTITUTE EXTENDED UNTIL 2023
FILIPINO CONTEMPORARY ART FEATURED AT S.E.A. FOCUS 2022
PH VACCINATION ROLLOUT REACHED 100 MILLION MARK
MESSAGE OF PRESIDENT RODRIGO ROA DUTERTE ON THE COMMEMORATION OF RIZAL DAY
PH EMBASSY IN SINGAPORE COMMEMORATES MARTYRDOM OF DR. JOSE RIZAL
PH EMBASSY IN SINGAPORE RECEIVES DONATION OF HAND SANITIZERS FROM BORDEN EAGLE GROUP
COFFEE TABLE BOOK ON 50 YEARS OF PH-SG FRIENDSHIP LAUNCHED
PH EMBASSY EXTENDS ASSISTANCE TO 200 RETURNING FILIPINOS STRANDED AT CHANGI AIRPORT
PH EMBASSY IN SINGAPORE HOLDS TALK ON WOMEN’S RIGHTS
AZKALS CALL ON WITH PH EMBASSY IN SINGAPORE
PH VACCINATION REACHES 94 MILLION MARK
AZKALS GET SUPPORT FROM KABABAYANS IN OPENING GAME AGAINST SINGAPORE
PH EMBASSY IN SINGAPORE HOLDS ONLINE LEGAL CLINIC
FILIPINO NURSE BEARS PH FLAG IN SUZUKI CUP OPENING CEREMONY IN SINGAPORE
FOURTH UGNAYAN REACHED A WIDER AUDIENCE AS THE YEAR ENDS
PHILIPPINE HIGH FASHION FEATURED AT PRIVATO ASIA SINGAPORE
SECOND PHILIPPINE FILM FESTIVAL IN SINGAPORE A SUCCESS AMIDST COVID-19 PANDEMIC
PH EMBASSY IN SINGAPORE LAUNCHES 18-DAY CAMPAIGN TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN (VAW)
PH AND SINGAPORE SIGN FINTECH COOPERATION AGREEMENT
PH AMBASSADOR TO SINGAPORE WELCOMES PARTICIPANTS OF DAP-LKYSPP COURSE ON PUBLIC POLICY AND PUBLIC SECTOR LEADERSHIP
PHILIPPINES, SINGAPORE INK MOU ON SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL COOPERATION
PH AMBASSADOR TO SINGAPORE GRACES THE LAUNCH OF ATENEO ONLINE LEARNING COURSE
PH EMBASSY IN SINGAPORE CONCLUDES VOTER REGISTRATION, RECORDS OVER 27,000 REGISTRANTS
PH AMBASSADOR TO SINGAPORE WITNESSES THE RENEWAL OF MOU BETWEEN INFRASTRUCTURE ASIA AND THE PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP CENTER OF THE PHILIPPINES
PH AMBASSADOR TO SINGAPORE RECEIVES PH TOURISM OFFICIALS, EXCHANGES VIEWS ON TOURISM INDUSTRY AMID COVID-19 PANDEMIC
CNA 983 LIVE INTERVIEW OF PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR TO SINGAPORE JOSEPH DEL MAR YAP
PH AMBASSADOR TO SG JOINS PANEL DISCUSSION AT THE 7TH RHT CHINA-ASEAN BUSINESS ALLIANCE (CABA) ASEAN SUMMIT
TEMASEK FOUNDATION DONATES 5,000 MULTI-PURPOSE CUBE TENTS TO THE PHILIPPINES
MANA MO: PHILIPPINE PRIORITY SEASCAPES DOCUMENTARIES
MOU BETWEEN IACADEMY AND TEMASEK POLYTECHNIC SIGNED IN THE PRESENCE OF PH AMBASSADOR TO SINGAPORE
AMBASSADOR YAP CALLS ON SINGAPORE MINISTER FOR TRADE AND INDUSTRY GAN KIM YONG
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY, SINGAPORE BUSINESS FEDERATION COLLABORATE ANEW TO PROMOTE TRADE AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN PH
ONLINE LITERACY SESSION ON INVESTING IN RETAIL DOLLAR BONDS (RDBs)
3RD UGNAYAN SA EMBAHADA ENCOURAGES FILCOM TO OBSERVE HEALTH PROTOCOLS, REGISTER FOR 2022 NATIONAL ELECTIONS, AND ENGAGE IN COMMUNITY SERVICE
PHILIPPINES AND SINGAPORE CONVENE THE 5TH ROUND OF INFORMAL CONSULTATIONS ON BILATERAL RELATIONS
AMBASSADOR YAP DELIVERS INSPIRATIONAL SPEECH AT PICE-SG’S VIRTUAL MIDYEAR TECHNICAL CONFERENCE 2021
STATEMENT OF SECRETARY TEODORO L. LOCSIN, JR. ON THE 5TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ISSUANCE OF THE AWARD ON THE SOUTH CHINA SEA ARBITRATION
OATH TAKING CEREMONY FOR THE NEW OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SINGAPORE
PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR TO SINGAPORE H.E. JOSEPH DEL MAR YAP DELIVERS AN ADDRESS BEFORE PARTICIPANTS FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATE OF THE PHILIPPINES TO THE DAP-LKYSPP E-COURSE ON PUBLIC POLICY AND PUBLIC SECTOR LEADERSHIP
ONLINE CONDOLENCE BOOK FOR THE LATE FORMER PRESIDENT BENIGNO S. AQUINO III
FILCOM IN SINGAPORE CELEBRATES 26TH FILIPINO MIGRANT WORKERS DAY
STATEMENT ON THE DEATH OF FORMER PRESIDENT BENIGNO S. AQUINO III
NEW OFFICERS OF THE SCOUTS ROYALE BROTHERHOOD SINGAPORE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION TAKE OATH BEFORE THE PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR TO SINGAPORE
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN SINGAPORE HOLDS VIRTUAL DIPLOMATIC RECEPTION
123rd INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS OF THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN SINGAPORE KICKS OFF WITH A VIRTUAL FLAG RAISING CEREMONY
SGPE Holds 2nd Ugnayan sa Embahada, Prayers Offered for the Filipino Community
PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR LAUDS EFFORTS OF THE SEVENTY-ONE (71) OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKERS (OFWS) WHO GRADUATED FROM THE ATENEO OF-LIFE PROGRAM
NEW OFFICERS OF THE INSTITUTE OF ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS OF THE PHILIPPINES (IECEP) – SG TAKE OATH BEFORE THE PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR TO SINGAPORE
THE SECRETARY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS’ MESSAGE FOR THE 2021 QUINCENTENNIAL COMMEMORATION
TECH START-UP IN SG OFFERS NEW AND COST EFFECTIVE INTERNET TECHNOLOGY TO PH GOVERNMENT
SINGAPORE’S TEMASEK FOUNDATION DONATES HIGH GRADE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT ANEW TO SUPPORT THE PHILIPPINES COVID-19 RESPONSE
Philippine Embassy in Singapore and PCCI Successfully Hold 2nd Philippines-Singapore Business and Investment Summit
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: 2021 MIGRATION ADVOCACY AND MEDIA AWARDS
NEW PHILIPPINE INSTITUTE OF CIVIL ENGINEERS OFFICERS TAKE OATH BEFORE THE PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR TO SINGAPORE
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY CONDUCTS FIRST “UGNAYAN SA EMBAHADA”
PH EMBASSY SG CONDUCTS FIRST VIRTUAL PAOS THIS YEAR
ASEF Recognizes Contributions of PH and Filipino Staff Members
Singapore PE Holds Sunday Services, 18 October 2020
Temasek Foundation, Filinvest Development Corporation and Lucio Tan Group Donate BiPAP Machines and Face Masks for PH COVID-19 Response
PH Embassy Singapore and ASEF Collaborate on Webinar “How Relevant is Cultural Diplomacy in the Face of a Global Crisis?”
10 Luzon Bleeding-Hearts finally go home to PH
325 Filipinos Repatriated through PH Embassy’s 8th Repatriation Flight
PH Embassy Singapore Spreads the Love for Frontliners through Jollibee
2 Filipinos in SG honored with Nurses’ Merit Award
Temasek Foundation Donates More Test Kits and PPEs to PH’s COVID-19 Response
PH Embassy Singapore Repatriates 373 Filipinos
ISEAS hosts 2nd Seminar under Philippines Project: Building Back Better from PH’s Pandemic Recovery
Temasek Foundation Donates 100 Oxygen Concentrators for PH’s COVID-19 Response
PH Embassy, Artdialogo Asia Collaborate on National Heritage Month Art Tutorials
Temasek Foundation Donates Test Kits and Ventilators for PH COVID-19 Response
SG Donates 3,000 Covid-19 Testing Kits and 1 Polymerase Chain Reaction Machine to PH
Fitch Revises Philippines’ Outlook to Positive; Affirms at ‘BBB’
PH Studies Agreement between PH Embassy and ISEAS inaugurated with Public Lecture on Muslim Mindanao
Prof. Ocampo conducts lecture on Rizal in Singapore
Philippine Embassy in Singapore – Advisory on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Loboc Children’s Choir Serenades the Filipino Community in Singapore
Philippine Embassy in Singapore Participates in The Simbang Gabi
Loboc Children’s Choir Officially Closes Yearlong Celebration of Golden Jubilee Celebration of PH-SG Relations
Philippine Embassy in Singapore Celebrates Rizal Day
Filipino Artistry Shines in Singapore Biennale 2019
PH Embassy Briefs DAP’s Public Management Development Program Participants
Pair of Philippine Eagles at Jurong Bird Park Officially Presented to the Public and Media
Philippine Embassy in Singapore in collaboration with the International Pro Bono Alliance, Inc. – Conduct a Free Lecture and Legal Aid Clinic for the Filipino Community
ASEAN Gala Night 2019 Successfully Held in Singapore
Inaugural Philippine Film Festival Successfully Held in Singapore
DOT in CAPA Asia Aviation Summit to bring in more Airlines to PH
UP Alumni Association Singapore Raise Funds for Scholarship Program through Cookbook
First Philippines-Singapore Business and Investment Summit
Filipino Tour Operators and Tourism Destinations Participated at the ITB Asia 2019
Filipino Photo Artist Featured for the First Time in Art Trek
Art Trek 13 Concludes with a Back-to-Back Exhibition and Art Workshop
Utterly Art Unveils its Rich Collection of Masterpieces for Art Trek 13
Manila Urban Vibe Showcased at Art Trek 13 Exhibit
Photo Exhibit on 50 Years of PH-SG Friendship Launched at National Library Singapore
Whimsical Art Takes the Limelight at Di Legno’s Art Trek 13
A Fusion of Art and Design Sets the Theme for Art Trek 13 “Archipelago” Exhibition in Singapore
Hibla Exhibition Makes its Last Asian Stop this Year in Singapore
ART TREK 13 Inaugural Exhibit Features Young Filipino Artists
Bayanihan Inaugural Lecture Highlights Social Entrepreneurship
PH Embassy Provides Briefing for Ngee Ann Students Travelling to PH
DOT – TPB Conducts Philippine Business Mission to Singapore
Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Graced the 16th Ambassador’s Cup
Philippine Textile Embroidery Workshop
Philippine Textile Cultural Exchange
OWWA and Facebook Launch Global Digital Literacy Program for OFWs in SG
The Life and Legacy of Mr. Rafael Salas
Philippine Embassy in Singapore holds Third Filipino Community Leaders’ Meeting
ADMU Lecturer Participated in the Workshop on Inequality and Exclusion in Southeast Asia
Diskubre Tour for Young Filipinos Open for Registration
Narra Saplings Symbolize Enduring PH-SG Relations
Five Pinay HSWs in SG Write Own Cookbook
Ms. Universe Singapore has Filipino Creative Consultant
DTI Usec. Rafaelita Aldaba and Executives of Filipino Startup Enterprises Participated in the Panel Discussion at Innovfest Unbound 2019
Filipino Cuisine: The Next Big Thing in Singapore
Philippine National Bank Conducts Seminar on Unit Investment Trust Fund for Filipinos Working in Singapore
EMBASSY ADVISORY | On Investment Schemes
MADZ Concludes Southeast Asian Tour by Captivating SG
12 Philippine IT Companies and Start-ups Participate in ConnecTech Asia 2019
Philippine Embassy Singapore hosts reception to celebrate Independence Day and Golden Anniversary of bilateral relations
EMBASSY ADVISORY | On the removal of the Red Satin Ribbon on All Legal Documents
Singapore PE Commemorates 121st Philippine Independence Day with Panagbenga Theme
Migration Advocacy and Media (MAM) Awards
Filipino Artist Manuel Ocampo opens Exhibit at STPI
SPF ADVISORY | Resurgence of Lucky Draw Scams
PH Embassy Marks 50th Anniversary with SG through Launch of Commemorative Stamp
TFC as An Official Media TV Partner of PH Embassy for the celebration of 50th Anniversary of PH-SG Relations
PH Embassy SG celebrates National Heritage Month through storytelling with kids
INVITATION | Storytelling Sessions for Children
PH Embassy in Singapore convenes town hall meeting with the AFP Deputy Chief of Staff for Civil-Military Operations
Notice of Final Testing & Sealing of Vote Counting Machines
PH Embassy in Singapore holds 2nd Filipino Community Leaders’ meeting on 2019 PH Elections
Filipino Diplomat Chosen to Deliver Valedictory Speech at Singapore’s Diplomatic Academy
Philippine Embassy Singapore Conducts Cultural Briefing for Singaporean Primary School Counselors
SP Jain School of Global Management Offers Scholarships for Filipino Students and Professionals
First Metro Securities Conducts Seminars on Investment for Filipinos Working in Singapore
Call for Proposals: The Evaluation of the Informal ASEM Human Rights Seminar Series (2012-2017)
Franchise Expert Conducts Series of Talks on Venturing into the Philippine Market
Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Advisory
International Filipina Designer Pia Gladys Perey Showcased in Singapore
Overseas Voting for the 2019 Philippine National Elections | 13 April – 13 May 2019
Guidelines for Accreditation (Mass Media / Filipino Community / NGO / CSO) in Connection with the Conduct of Overseas Voting for the May 2019 elections
Philippine Embassy in Singapore Hosts Financial Literacy Seminar on Retail Treasury Bonds
PH Showcases Resilience and Creativity at Chingay Parade 2019
PH Explores Training Opportunities on Leadership and Diplomacy with SG
Philippine Embassy, Singapore Participates in the Feast Day of Sto. Niño and the Sinulog Festival
Financial Literacy Seminar on Purchasing Retail Treasury Bonds
Ambassador, PH Businesses Discuss Creation of a Chamber of Commerce
50th Anniversary of PH-SG relations celebrations discussed at Filcom leaders meeting
First Sunday Consular Services in Singapore for 2019
CONSULAR ADVISORY | On the Birth Certificate Requirement
EMBASSY ADVISORY | Sunday Operations
PH and SG Jointly Launch Official Logo and Tagline for their 50th Anniversary
CONSULAR ANNOUNCEMENT | On the delay in the delivery of ePassports from DFA Manila
34 Overseas Filipinos in Singapore Pass SPLE
Philippine Embassy honours the Philippine Migrants during its Filcom Christmas Celebration
Philippine Embassy in Singapore celebrates Rizal Day
Filipino NTU Students meet and learn more about the Philippine Embassy
PH Embassy supports the 2018 18-Day Campaign To End Violence against Women (VAW)
Singapore Red Cross highlights Stories of Hope and Resilience in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan
IBP-Misamis Oriental Chapter and Philippine Embassy in Singapore conduct Legal Aid Mission
PH wins 2nd Place in the ASEAN Data Science Explorer 2018
ART TREK 12 CONCLUDES WITH “BAHALA NA”
Filipino Christmas Starts Early at Mandarin Orchard
Singapore Minister Invites Peace Delegation from PH on the Bangsamoro Organic Law
Art Trek 12 reaches the home stretch with eight Filipino contemporary artists
Avante-Garde Exhibitions Featured in Art Trek 12
Bangon. Arise. Stories of Hope and Resilience.
Advisory for Hiring | Pag-IBIG Fund Singapore Office
PH Looks to SG for Reforms in its Education System
Young, Talented Filipino Artists showcased at ART TREK 12
2019 Foreign Service Officer (FSO) Examinations
FREE LEGAL AID CLINIC
PH – SG 50 Years of Diplomatic relations | Call for Submission
Art and Science Meet at Featured Exhibitions of Art Trek 12
Preview of the exhibit of Filipino artist Lindslee for #arttrek12 at Taksu Gallery
TESDA Conducts Onsite Assessment Program for Overseas Filipinos in Singapore
Filipina Promoted to Full Professor at NTU
Love and Creativity Conquer All in Art Trek 12’s Opening Exhibition
FILIPINO TECH STARTUP ENTERPRISES IN 2018 SWITCH
Project Relocation | Pre-register by 05 October 2018
Public Service Advisory on Typhoon Ompong
Singapore Police Force Advisory on Lucky draw scams
PRC Result for Registered Electrical Engineers and Registered Master Electricians
Philippine Roadshow for 14 Petroleum Blocks
Art Trek: Showcase of PH Art in Singapore now on its 12th Year
PH ART TREK 2018: An Invitation from Momentous Arts
“Travel Light” | by Abigail Dionisio and Welbart
Philippine Embassy convenes Fourth Filipino Community Leaders’ Meeting
Embassy Advisory for PhilHealth members
Showcase of Philippine Indigenous Culture in SG highlights the need for its preservation
NOTICE: To all PRC Examinees
National University of Singapore Society Keen on Exploring Business and Investments in PH
IMMIGRATION ADVISORY: For Married Filipino women traveling to Singapore
KASAYSAYAN AT KALINANGAN: A Seminar-Workshop on Philippine Indigenous Culture | 11 August 2018 | 2:00 pm | Bayanihan Centre
Pinoy Math Warriors Conquer Singapore
2nd PAOS for 2018 Conducted for HSWs in Singapore
OWWA Deputy Administrator Calls on Philippine Ambassador to Singapore
PH Highlights Climate Action Plans during ASEAN Meeting on Climate Change
Philippine culture showcased in the ASEAN Arts Of Wonder
Philippine Embassy in Singapore holds Training Workshop on Trauma
Embassy Advisory on Loansharks
Filinvest President/CEO talk about “Women in Business: Empowering Filipina Entrepreneurs”
Potato Corner Opens in Singapore
PH Embassy Briefs Association of Law Students of the Philippines on PH-SG Relations and ASEAN
Filipino Community in Singapore Celebrates Pagdiriwang 2018
Philippine Embassy Singapore Hosts Independence Day Diplomatic Reception
Philippine Embassy convenes Third Filipino Community Leaders’ Meeting
Singapore PE Commemorates 120th Philippine Independence at Official Residence
Philippine Embassy Singapore attends “Isang Bangkang Malaya 2018″”
Advisory for Embassy clients for 11 to 14 June 2018
Singapore Police Force (SPF) Advisory on the “Lucky Draw” Scam
2nd Post Arrival Orientation Seminar (PAOS) on 10 June 2018
Senator Legarda meets with Environment Minister Zulkifli, Philippines and Singapore to proactively reduce carbon emissions
Senator Legarda calls for a stronger, collective ASEAN stance on green growth
Philippine Ambassador To Singapore Hosts an Appreciation Dinner for Filipino Community Volunteers and Performers who assisted in the 28 April Meeting of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte
Sunday business hours for May 20, June 17 and July 15
Ambassador Yap grace the recognition night of the first Filipino-run school in Singapore
COMELEC / DFA OVS Advisory
Singapore Bridal Caravan showcases The Philippines’ finest in the wedding industry
SGPE Explores Partnership with Casa Raudha Women Home
Sec. Diokno : PH one of the fastest growing economies in ASEAN, next investment hub
PH Culture promoted during International Friendship Day with the Singaporean Primary students
Official trip of President Duterte to Singapore
Philippine Embassy convenes its Second Filipino Community Leaders’ Meeting
PH Ingenuity behind Pirates of the Caribbean-Inspired Yacht in SG
Philippine Coast Guard Deputy Commandant Elected as Chairman of ReCAAP
Filipino Professor Imparts Expertise at the Yale-NUS Symposium on the Politics of Dress in Pre-Modern Southeast Asia
Filipina Bags Women of the Future Southeast Asia Award for Social Entrepreneurship
Singapore PE Joins the 2018 Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) Liaison Night
Singapore PE Celebrates Women’s Month with Rizal
Philippines participates in The Chingay@Heartland 2018 Celebration
Election of the 2018 Philippine Independence Day Committee officers
Oathtaking of The Ateneo Alumni Association of the Leadership And Social Entrepreneurship-Singapore Chapter (AAALSE-SG) Officers
PH Start-up on Energy and Artificial Intelligence Positions Itself as Tech Company in Southeast Asia
PH Designed Furniture Showcased at the International Furniture Fair Singapore (IFFS) 2018
DTI Secretary Lopez: ASEAN is the Fastest Growing Region in the World, Exceeds Expectations
DTI Secretary Attends the 24th ASEAN Economic Ministers Retreat and Other Related Meetings
PH is no. 1 ‘best country to invest in” – US News report
Post Arrival Orientation Seminar for Filipino Domestic Workers in Singapore
Singapore PE conducts Training on Countering Human Smuggling and the Palermo Protocols to Embassy Personnel
Heneral Luna Holds its Singapore Premiere
Century of Light showcase
Mayor Lani Cayetano Participates in the Spouses’ Program of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat
Townhall Meeting Between Secretary Alan Peter S. Cayetano and Filipino Community Leaders in Singapore
ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat – 6 Feb 2018
Philippine Delegation Attend the 7th ASLOM Working Group on a Model ASEAN Extradition Treaty
106 Filipinos Graduate from The Master’s Training International
Philippine Embassy Participates in the Feast Day of Sto. Niño and the Sinulog Festival in Singapore
GENERAL LUNA by Jerrold Tarog
New PH Ambassador to Singapore Presents His Credentials to SG President
Philippine Embassy in Singapore Spearheads this year’s first Filipino Community Meeting and IBP-Davao City’s Legal Aid Mission
Filipino Artists Showcased at ART STAGE Singapore
PH Culture and SMEs Featured at Launching of SG’s ASEAN Chairmanship
Philippine Embassy Promotes the Century of Light Exhibit
New Philippine Envoy to Singapore Assumes Post
Advisory to Filipinos on Illegal Recruitment for deployment to Russia
Philippine Embassy in Singapore Participates in the Festive Filipino Celebration of Simbang Gabi 2017
Philippine Embassy Graces the 92nd Founding Anniversary and Induction of Officers of APO Alumni Association Singapore
Philippine Embassy Officials Attend the 2017 Aidha Photography Exhibition
Farewell Message of H.E. Antonio A. Morales to the Filipino Community in Singapore
Ambassador Morales Bid Farewell and celebrated Christmas with The Filipino Community in Singapore
Ambassador Morales Makes a Farewell Call on Singaporean Foreign Minister
Philippine Ambassador pays farewell call on Singapore Minister of Manpower
PH Embassy Hosts ASEAN Gala in Singapore
Ambassador Morales makes farewell calls on Singaporean Prime Minister and President
Juan Luna Masterpieces Showcased at the National Gallery Singapore
DOLE suspends processing of OECs
DOT recognized as Tourism Organization of the Year by the CAPA Asia Pacific Aviation Awards for Excellence
Courtesy Visit of FEU Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management Students
Second Batch of Davao del Norte Delegate to the ASEAN Integration Learning Exchange Caravan (AILEC) Visited the Philippine Embassy
Filipino Designers Showcased at Singapore Fashion Week
Filipino-Australian receives Singapore’s Young Artist Award 2017
Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) Students Visit the Philippine Embassy
PH Tourism Promoted at 2017 ITB Asia
University of St. La Salle- Bacolod Faculty and Students Pay Courtesy Call at the Philippine Embassy
Ayala Land sees surge in SG investors to 50% since 2013
Philippine Embassy attends 8th Foreign Domestic Workers Day
Philippine Embassy attends opening of Ateneo Leadership and Social Entrepreneurship Programs opening sessions
Philippine Delegation Participates in the CIL Regional Workshop on Southeast Asia Sea Areas
DOTr Secretary Attends the 23rd ASEAN Transport Ministers Meeting
ASEAN 50 marker unveiled at SMU Greens
Philippine Ambassador congratulates new UAP officers at joint induction
Philippine Embassy joins 22nd Anniversary celebration of Holy Rosary Rally in Singapore
Barker Road Methodist Church cited for work benefiting Filipinos in Singapore
BCDA and IE Singapore ink agreement on cooperation in the Development of New Clark City
MARINA senior official takes part in 7th Maritime Public Leaders Programme
Ambassador attends opening of Pinoy edition Vol. 1 pop up at edit lifestyle
Philippine Embassy hosts showcase exhibition of Philippine Art Trek 2017 in Singapore
Former Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs encourages ASEAN citizens to help make ASEAN better
Clara Ole representatives meet with Philippine Embassy
Philippine Embassy In Singapore Joins Tour Of Singapore Container Ports
One East Asia Gallery reconnects with Philippine Art Trek
James Cook University’s Pride of Place series features Philippine Tourism
Millennials’ Voices opens at Di Legno Gallery Singapore
Philippine Embassy participates in Singapore Red Cross International Bazaar
5th Meeting of Filipino Community Leaders convenes at Philippine Embassy Singapore
Philippines Participate in the UN Workshop on Cybersecurity Norms
Philippine Embassy in Singapore observes UN International Day of Peace
Philippine Ambassador delivers opening address during launch of IP Book at NUS Law
Progress in ASEAN Economic Community cited at RHT ASEAN Summit
RBN Chambers LLC Calls on Philippine Ambassador
3rd Exhibit of 2017 Philippine Art Trek opens at Goshen Art Gallery Singapore
Philippines places importance to Cybersecurity at Singapore International Cyber Week 2017
NCCA Chairman launches Sentro Rizal in Singapore
Philippine Embassy graces 16th anniversary celebration of Batangas Varsitarians Singapore
Philippine Embassy and POLO hold Post-arrival Orientation Seminar
Officials of Global Filipino Movement visit Philippine Embassy
Philippine Ambassador congratulates new President of Singapore
Heavy equipment supplier expresses interest in doing business in the Philippines
Artist Nemiranda presents plan for art collaboration in Singapore
SUPERHUMAN: ART TREK 2017 SECOND EXHIBIT
ASEAN Chair’s AMMTC Team Held Talks with Singapore Government Officials
Philippine Embassy held Strategic Wellness Seminar and Debriefing for Embassy Personnel
OMWA Officials Visit Singapore
Delegates from the National Institute of Physics, UP Diliman Represent Philippines at the Meeting on ASEAN Federation of Physics Societies
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN SINGAPORE PARTICIPATED IN THE “2017 ASEAN DAY RECEPTION”
The American Chamber in Singapore (AmCham) Officals call on the PH Ambassador
“Life and Visionaries” a solo exhibition by Mr. Benjamin Cruz
PH ECONOMIC TEAM CONDUCTS FIRST ECONOMIC ROADSHOW FOR ASIA IN SG
Duterte’s men highlight vibrant Philippines before investors in first int’l roadshow
Special Envoy Jose de Venecia speaks on One Belt, One Road
Officials of El Shaddai Singapore pay courtesy call at the Philippine Embassy
Philippine Embassy delegation tours Istana Heritage Gallery
Philippine Embassy Officials grace LSE Graduation Ceremony
The President’s message on the occassion of the ASEAN’s 50th Anniversary
Philippine Embassy joins Social Contribution day of SSEAYP/ASEAN Project 3050 in Singapore
DFA Undersecretary conducts consultations at Philippine Embassy in Singapore
Philippine Ambassador says consensus-based decision-making process is important in preserving ASEAN unity
1st Preparatory Meeting for 2017 Gala Night convenes at the Philippine Embassy Singapore
Philippine Ambassador to Singapore meets PHL participants at 19th APPSMO
Gabriel Law Corporation Calls on Philippine Ambassador
Training on the National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security 2017-2022 Pioneered by PH Embassy Singapore
PH Embassy and Nanyang Technological University Co-Host Panel Discussion on Women, Peace and Security in Southeast Asia
Philippine Embassy Singapore convenes 4th Meeting of Filipino Community Leaders
Hotel Sales and Marketing Representative seeks collaboration with PHL players
Chairman of CARD MRI calls on Philippine Ambassador to Singapore
Philippine Ambassador graces Maybank’s Cocktail Reception
PH Chocolates and Pili Nuts Featured at the Specialty & Fine Food Asia 2017
Thinking Pinoy visits the Philippine Embassy in Singapore
Philippine Ambassador shares insights on ASEAN at Channel News Asia’s “Between the Lines”
Philippine Embassy in Singapore leads observance of the 39th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) Week
Vice Governor Ka-Agapay holds consultations with Officials of Philippine Embassy in Singapore
New Business Development Director of Don Papa Rum calls on Ambassador Antonio A. Morales
Philippine Embassy congratulates Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ 4th Watch Singapore on 14th Anniversary
Officials of Philippine Embassy in Singapore congratulate new graduates of Skill Training Programs
Philippine Ambassador in Singapore ties it up for The Straits Times Run in the City 2017
DepEd Officials in Singapore for 9th ASEAN School Games
A Delegation of Vice Governors meet with Philippine Embassy Officials
Presidents of Three State Universities visit the Philippine Embassy in Singapore
Global strategist/author Dr. Parag Khanna presents copy of latest book to Philippine Ambassador to Singapore
Senior Minister for State for Defence and Foreign Affairs Invites Philippine Ambassador to Hari Raya Open House
Top Diplomats joins President of Singapore in Inter Racial Inter Religious Harmony Nite 2017
Global Community Day 2017 features Philippine booth
Bloomberg Singapore office welcomes officials of the Philippine Embassy
UST Officials pay courtesy call at the Philippine Embassy in Singapore
Officials of the Philippine Embassy bid farewell to Malaysian colleague
Philippine Embassy Officials met Philippine delegation at Interpol World 2017 in Singapore
Academic and author presents latest work to Philippine Ambassador to Singapore
Philippine Ambassador to Singapore sits down with Vice Dean of NUS-LKYSPP
Officials of Little Heroes Dreams pay courtesy call on Philippine Ambassador to Singapore
Sun Media Pte. Ltd. officially presents Partner Philippines magazine to Philippine Embassy in Singapore
Philippine officials visit the Philippine residence in Singapore
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY JOINS THE EID’L FITR CELEBRATION
Singapore PE screens “Remittance” in observance of Filipino Migrant Workers’ Day
Ambassador Antonio A. Morales receives new Cambodian Ambassador to Singapore
Isang Bangkang Malaya concludes PIDC 2017-related activities in Singapore
2nd Get-Together Event of Political Officers and Military Attachés organized by the Philippine Embassy in Singapore
Philippine Ambassador to Singapore hosts Iftar
Pagdiriwang 2017 held in Singapore
Philippine Embassy hosts Diplomatic Reception in Singapore on the occasion of the 119th Anniversary of the Proclamation of’ Philippine Independence
PH Embassy Singapore and LBC Send Relief Goods to Victims of Marawi Siege
Philippine Embassy Singapore leads Flag-raising ceremony to observe 119th Philippine Independence Day
Philippine Embassy officials participate in the 16th Shangri-La Dialogue
Philippine Ambassador welcomes colleagues in Official Residence
Philippine Embassy officials meet PEZA Director General
PH Shares Best Practices on Hosting APEC
Philippine Students at NTU-RSIS Singapore visit Philippine Ambassador’s Residence
Philippine Embassy participates at International Friendship Day 2017 weekend Carnival at Singapore Discovery Centre
Light of Jesus invites Philippine Embassy to 7th Anniversary Celebration
National Book Development Board Encouraged to Promote Literary Exchanges between PH and SG
PH selected as Country-in-Focus at CommunicAsia 2017
Philippine Embassy Supports the 9th Special Olympics Singapore National Games
Officials of Noble Life International visit Philippine Embassy in Singapore
Philippine Embassy receives new set of officers of IIEE Singapore Chapter
Philippine Ambassador graces 2017 edition of OFW Pinoy Talent Festival at YWCA Singapore
Singapore PE Joins the Mother’s Day Celebration of HSWs
Philippine Embassy hosts 3rd General Meeting of Filipino Community Leaders in Singapore
BRP Gregorio del Pilar welcomes on board Philippine Embassy and Filipino community in Singapore
Philippine Ambassador attends opening of IMDEX Asia 2017 in Singapore
Philippine Embassy and Philippine Bayanihan Society Singapore led 3rd edition of Bayanihan Walk
PH Promotes Leisure and MICE Tourism in Singapore
Philippine Embassy celebrates Labour Day 2017 with Filipino Overseas Workers in Singapore
Philippine Permanent Representative to ASEAN highlights the prospects of ASEAN 2025 at CNA-SMU Perspectives
Golf Enthusiasts Tee Off for an even stronger ASEAN at friendly Golf Game
Congressman Arthur Yap leads Congressional Delegation on Educational Tour in Singapore
Philippine booth opens at the International Friendship Day 2017 Exhibition of the Singapore Discovery Centre
Philippine Ambassador joins Annual Diplomatic Reception hosted by the President of Singapore
Facebook Supports PH’s Public and Economic Diplomacy Thrusts
Senate President Koko Pimentel meets Filcom leaders in Singapore
Makati City Executives visit the Philippine Embassy in Singapore
Philippine Ambassador graces Indonesian SDG Event
AIMS Learning International opens new school
Chancellor of James Cook University visits Philippine Embassy in Singapore
PEZA Executives Complete Temasek Foundation International Leaders in Economic Development Programme
Philippine Ambassador participates in OSIM Sundown Marathon 2017 in Singapore
Skills Training Program provider invites Philippine Embassy officials to product presentation
Philippine Embassy graces Iglesia ni Cristo event in Singapore
Filipino boxer defends crown at WBC Silver Championship in Singapore
PHILHEALTH officials conduct briefings for OFWs in Singapore
Second Filipino Community Leaders Meeting held in Singapore
Officials of Taman Bacaan presents book on anti-terrorism to the Philippine Embassy in Singapore
High Commissioner of India calls on Philippine Ambassador to Singapore
E-commerce in PH at nascent stage but still shows promise
Filinvest to Open Office in Singapore
Skills Training Provider in SG to award scholarships to OFWs
ADVISORY TO FILIPINO NATIONALS IN SINGAPORE
Philippine Embassy Officials join SICC Meeting
Philippine Embassy Singapore holds activities in observance of “Buwan ng Sining”
Representatives of Pagdiriwang 2017 Committee join lunch with Philippine Embassy Officials
Representatives of ASKI pay courtesy call on Philippine Embassy Officials
Philippine Madrigal Singers impress concertgoers at Esplanade Singapore
Officials of the Philippine Embassy Singapore grace premiere of “Isang Araw: Ikatlong Yugto”
Candidates from the Filipino Community compete in Beauty Pageants cum Fashion Shows in Singapore
FOWS elects new set of officers
ASEAN Heads of Mission bid farewell to Cambodian colleague
PH featured as travel destination at the Aviation Festival Asia
Yellow Cab Pizza Officially Launched in SG
Media Advocacy and Media (MAM) Awards 2017
2017 Sessions of Leadership and Social Enterpreneurship (LSE) Program open in Singapore
Post-arrival Orientation Seminar held at the Philippine Bayanihan Centre in Singapore
Philippine Embassy Singapore participates in Friendly Golf Tournament
PH Embassy in SG Reiterates Demonetization of Old Banknote Series
PH and Bangladesh Envoys to SG Discuss Migration and ASEAN
Filipino Lawyers in SG gather at the Philippine Official Residence
Congressional Delegation Visits SG to Study its Energy and Waste Management Systems
PHL Secretary of National Defense Visits Philippine Embassy in Singapore
Sinulog returns to Singapore for the third time at Singapore’s Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church
Philippine Embassy Singapore launches Philippine 2017 Chairmanship of ASEAN with Filcom during first Meeting of the Year
PH Ambassador to SG hosts DOT Secretary
“Renaissance Revisit” opens at Di Legno Gallery Singapore
Philippine Embassy Singapore receives delegation from Life College, Inc.
Philippines Night showcase Filipino party atmosphere at the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2017
Ambassador Antonio Morales briefs EU Heads of Mission in Singapore on PHL 2017 ASEAN Chairmanship
PHL Embassy Officials grace HOME Academy 12th Graduation Ceremony
Filipinos in SG Encouraged to Explore Franchising as Investment
Philippine Participant in Singapore Army Command and Staff Course calls on Philippine Embassy Officials
Philippine Embassy participates in International Conference on the Legal Dimension of the South China Sea Award
Philippine Embassy leads observance of 120th Rizal Day in Singapore
“Simbang Gabi” 2016 in Singapore
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Notice to the Public
SG to host media training for PCOO
President Duterte reaffirms strong PHL-SG relations during his State Visit to Singapore
PAL Launches SG-Cebu Flights
PH Embassy in SG conducts briefing for De La Salle Lipa Students
Filipino Artist debuts solo ceramic exhibition in Singapore
Egyptian Ambassador Calls on PH Ambassador to SG, says these are interesting times for Asia
Paskong Pinoy 2016 for the Filipino community Singapore
Filipino Culture showcased at the 2016 ASEAN Gala Night in Singapore
PH Ambassador Receives UAE Counterpart in Singapore
Avida Land Promotes PH Real Estate in Singapore
Philippine DFA Undersecretary for Policy discusses his country’s 2017 Chairmanship of ASEAN at ISEAS-YII
Joint TWC2-FFN Training Programme Graduates latest batch of Trainees
POLO Singapore conducts Livelihood Seminar for OFWs
PHL officials gather at Official Residence in Singapore
Senator Leticia Ramos-Shahani delivers lecture at the Singapore Management University
FOWS holds 24th Graduation Ceremony
PSALMIDEO’S THANKSGIVING CONCERT , “CARITAS ET AMOR” (CHARITY AND LOVE)
Ambassador Morales closes 16th ASEM Seminar on Human Rights in Beijing
Ambassador Antonio A. Morales receives DPRK’s Ambassador to Singapore
PH Embassy joins the 12th Year Anniversary of Metro Remittance Singapore
Students from New Era University Visits the Philippine Embassy in Singapore
7 Pag-IBIG projects honored at ASSA Recognition Awards 2016
COURTESY CALL OF THE QUEZON CITY BARANGAY OFFICIALS
PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR ATTENDS THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF PORT CITIES: MULTICULTURAL EMPORIUMS OF ASIA, 1500-1900
Filipino Artists join Singapore Biennale 2016
PHL Exhibitors make presence felt at ITB Asia 2016 in Singapore
2016 International Conference on Religion and Peace held in Singapore
Philippine Embassy joins Muslim Converts Association of Singapore in Cultural Diversity Celebration
NACPAE holds conference in Singapore, pays courtesy call at the Philippine Embassy
Philippine Embassy in Singapore Observes the National Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity 2016 Awareness Week
Philippine Embassy Welcomes Students from PATTS College of Aeronautics
ABS-CBN celebrities entertain Filipino community in Singapore
Manhattan Fish Market Singapore introduces ‘masarap platter’ to Filipino audience
Overseas Filipino Workers graduate from FILODEP Skills Training Course
Findings of Leadership Mosaics Across Asia Research presented at Resorts World Sentosa Singapore
IREMIT calls on Philippine Embassy in Singapore
Two (2) Philippine Real Estate Companies join Singapore Property Guru Event
Ortigas and Company calls on Philippine Embassy in Singapore
Financial Literacy & Entrepreneurship Seminar 2016
Gawad Sulo Foundation, Inc. confers award to Philippine Ambassador to Singapore
Philippine Ambassador attends SSEAYP Day celebration in Singapore
Holy Rosary Rally observes 21st Anniversary
GSSI Members gather for 2nd Year Anniversary at East Coast Park, Singapore
5th Post-arrival Orientation Seminar held at the Philippine Bayanihan Centre in Singapore
Philippine Embassy joins 33rd Anniversary celebration of Filipino Ministry at Barker Road Methodist Church
S. Rajaratnam Endowment Youth Model ASEAN Conference concludes in Singapore
Philippine Ambassador at the Singapore Cultural Medallion and Young Artist Awards 2016
Philippine Justices attend Singapore Symposium on Cross-Border Disputes Involving Children
10th Philippine Art Trek in Singapore Concludes with A Symposium and Photo Exhibit of Pinoygraphers (Singapore), “A Beautiful Singapore”
Premium Philippine ‘Don Papa Rum’ now available in Singapore
ATN Section Advisory
Kabayan Let’s Go Team pays courtesy call on Ambassador Morales
Ambassador Morales meets Swedish Ambassador-designate
Philippine Embassy Officials welcome DA Undersecretary in Singapore
Philippine Embassy in Singapore Observes the 13th Cerebral Palsy Awareness and Protection Week Celebration
Display of solidarity now becoming a practice in ASEAN Diplomatic Receptions in Singapore
Philippine Embassy Singapore convenes 5th Filipino community leaders meeting
Filipino Scholars at LKYSPP Visit Official Residence
Two more exhibits open under the 10th PHL Art Trek in Singapore
COMELEC Notice of Hearing (Deactivation of Records)
10th Philippine Art Trek Openings at Utterly Art and Di Legno Gallery
Philippine Ambassador attends the Indian Ocean Conference 2016
NCCA Chair Visits Singapore
Singapore Business Federation briefing on the Philippines for Investors
Official Launch of the 10th Philippine Art Trek on 02 September 2016
SSS celebrates its 59th Year Anniversary
Induction/Oath Taking Ceremony for The New Triskelion Singapore Council Officers by the PHL Ambassador
Courtesy call of the US Ambassador in Singapore
Filipino United Network (FUN) games Holds the KKK Charity Bowling Cup 2016
Socio-Economic and Political Briefing for EU Investors
2016 Bridal Caravan Kicks off in Singapore
Filipino Entrepreneur bags Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards 2016 – Singapore
PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR JOINS THE CELEBRATION OF THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Philippine Ambassador Attends the 2nd Commencement Exercise of The Master’s Training International
Philippine Ambassador Graces the Graduation Rites of HOME Academy
Courtesy Call Of The New Austrian Ambassador In Singapore
IGLESIA NI CRISTO CELEBRATES ITS 102ND ANNIVERSARY AND THE 5TH ANNIVERSARY OF IGLESIA NI CRISTO IN SOUTHEAST ASIA
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY SUPPORTS LAUNCH OF CENTRE FOR DOMESTIC EMPLOYMENT (CDE) MOBILE OUTREACH TO HOUSEHOLD SERVICE WORKERS
PNB CELEBRATES ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY
Forum on business opportunities in PHL
Courtesy Call of Geylang International FC
Philippine Embassy conducts seminar on swine raising
318 Household Service Workers Graduate from HOME Academy
Matinee Idol Alden Richards Calls on Philippine Ambassador
Philippine Ambassador Antonio A. Morales participated in the Pocari Sweat Run Singapore 2016
Philippine Embassy in Singapore Visits and Donates Books to the National Library Board (NLB) Singapore
AmCham Singapore Calls on Philippine Ambassador
Ambassador Morales graces 13th anniversary celebration of Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ Singapore
Post-arrival Orientation Seminar organized at the Philippine Bayanihan Centre in Singapore
Philippine Embassy Singapore holds fourth Filipino community leaders meeting
Transfer of COMELEC Registration Records (Barangay Elections)
Philippine Embassy in Singapore Conducts Dialogue with HOME
Filipino officials participate in Temasek Foundation-Nanyang Polytechnic Food Safety and Technology Project
Philippine Embassy in Singapore observes 2016 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Donation of Mama Sita Commemorative Stamps at the Singapore Philatelic Museum
Mt. Pinatubo 1991 Eruption Anniversary Special
Philippine Fair held at Fair Price Extra Jurong Point, Singapore
Philippine Embassy in Singapore hosts Diplomatic Reception
118th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence
Philippine Embassy supports Philippine Booth at CommunicAsia 2016
Bright prospects for BPO sector in PH
Philippine Embassy in Singapore Observes the National Heritage Month
Ambassador Morales receives guests from the Philippines
Nine (9) Filipino start-ups join CommunicAsia 2016
Filipino Overseas Workers in Singapore celebrates 24th Founding Anniversary
Filipino literary artists shine in Singapore
Philippine Tourism Promotion Board conducts 2016 sales and MICE mission to Singapore
Leadership and Social Enterpreneurship (LSE) Program launches in Singapore
Philippine Bayanihan Society Singapore holds Seminar on “Effortless Leadership”
Ambassador Morales attends UPAAS’ Talk, “Because Words Matter”
Rules on Bringing Philippine or Foreign Currencies into or out of the Philippines
Ambassador Morales joins colleagues at Annual Diplomatic Reception at the Istana, Singapore
Mother’s Day and Vesak Day celebration at Tanjong Pagar GRC
Franchisers Group calls on Philippine Embassy
PH officials attend two week executive training course at Nanyang Technological University
Singaporean Business intent to learn about opportunities in PH market
Overseas Voters from other Posts can vote in Singapore
Producers of Fresh and Processed Food from PH attend Food and Hotel Asia 2016
Director for Sales and Marketing of Crimson Resort & Spa in Mactan, Cebu calls on the PH Ambassador
New PAL manager calls on Philippine Embassy
Amb. Morales talks about the Philippines’ bright economic prospects
DOST Officials attend Training Program at Nanyang Polytechnic
Philippine Embassy officials tour Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore
UST graduate students pay courtesy visit at the Philippine Embassy
Philippine Embassy in Singapore co-organizes the Bayanihan Walk 2016
Philippine Embassy in Singapore Observes the 12th Women with Disabilities Day
NTU Alumni officially launch group in the Philippines
Philippine Ambassador congratulates Graduates of 3rd Leaders in Economic Development Programme
SINGAPORE PE PARTICIPATES IN THE “COME, LET’S EAT” GLOBAL POTLUCK, A CULTURAL PROJECT BY NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY (NTU) STUDENTS
Philippine Furniture and Furnishing outfits join International Furniture Fair Singapore 2016
Nominations for the 2016 Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas
Reminder Against the Conduct of Political Campaigns in Singapore
Singapore PE’s ATN Section Participates in the 2016 Immigration and Checkpoints Authority Liaison Night
Philippine Embassy in Singapore Visits and Donates Books to the Singapore Management University (SMU)
Important Advisory from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
Philippine Embassy receives Students from St. Scholastica’s College
Incoming PAL Country Manager pays introductory visit at the Philippine Embassy Singapore
Hail Mary the Queen Children’s Choir performs in Singapore
Philippine Embassy Singapore gears up campaign for Overseas Voters to vote early in 2016 PHL elections
Post- arrival Orientation Seminar conducted at the Philippine Bayanihan Centre Singapore
Philippine Ambassador swears to office new set of NetFil Singapore Officers
Alveo Land Representatives call on Philippine Embassy
San Beda Legal Aid Bureau calls on Philippine Embassy
Elections 2016 Important Notice
Philippine Embassy in Singapore Observes the 30th Anniversary of the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution
Philippine Ambassador to Singapore receives PHL Delegation to the Singapore Airshow 2016
Philippine Ambassador meets Officials of ILO Regional Office for Asia-Pacific
Philippine Embassy in Singapore celebrates the traditional ‘Lo Hei’
Calidad Humana – Kapwa Charter Making Competition
Advisory from the Ministry of Manpower (MOM)
Mass Media Accreditation for the 2016 OAV Elections
FILCOM/NGO/CSO Accreditation for 2016 OAV Elections
Philippine Retirement Authority officials visit Singapore
Officials of House Committee on Housing and Development and Philippine Housing Agencies visit the Official Residence in Singapore
A reminder on the Minimum Allowable Wage for Household Service Workers – Singapore
Philippine Embassy Singapore convenes first Filipino Community Meeting for 2016
Philippine Ambassador receives Officials of AIDHA Singapore
What we need to know about the ASEAN Community
Ambassador Morales receives officials of Alpha Phi Omega Alumni Singapore Chapter
Representative of Embraer pays courtesy call on officials of Philippine Embassy in Singapore
Sinulog Festival 2016 held at Singapore’s Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church
Philippine Ambassador graces HOME Skills Training Program Graduation Ceremony
MFA Permanent Secretary hosts Farewell Luncheon for departing ASEAN Heads of Mission
Singapore PE Commemorates the 119th Death Anniversary and Martyrdom of Dr. Jose P. Rizal
Cebu Pacific‘s direct flight from Singapore to Davao City takes off
Philippine Embassy celebrates early Christmas for the Filipino community in Singapore
Ambassador Morales graces ACMI Graduation in Toa Payoh, Singapore
Filipino awardees honoured at 6th FDW Day and FAST 10th Anniversary celebration
Philippine Embassy officials pay courtesy call on new Singapore Minister for Manpower
“Simbang Gabi” 2015 begins in Singapore
Travel Advisory
AvidaLand brokers in Singapore to promote latest projects
Tender Juicy Hotdogs now available in Singapore
Philippine Embassy in Singapore Commemorates the 125th Birth Anniversary of President Elpidio Quirino
Philippine Ambassador receives Chief Executive of Singapore Land Authority
Philippine Embassy congratulates the Philippine Airlines for its Golden Anniversary
Philippine Embassy joins inaugural Societal Leadership Summit
Filipino cuisine and choral performance showcased at the 2015 ASEAN Gala Night in Singapore
Radio Public Service Announcement: Overseas Voters Record Reactivation
Philippine Bayanihan Society Singapore celebrates 14th founding anniversary
Philippine Embassy in Singapore conducts Seminar on ASEAN and the ASEAN Economic Community
Philippine Ambassador to Singapore visits Singapore 2nd Home Team Festival Exhibition
Symposium “Workforce Readiness in ASEAN Member States: Implications of an ASEAN Economic Community”
560 Students Graduate from FOWS Skills Training Program
Safety and Security Awareness Workshop for OFWs Conducted in Singapore
Philippine Embassy joins 16th Ambassador’s Cup
Philippine Embassy participates in Inaugural Diplomatic Charity Bazaar in Singapore
Students from the University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) visit the Philippine Embassy in Singapore
House Committee on Housing and Urban Development Conducts Study Tour in Singapore
Philippine Embassy and COMELEC-OFOV conclude OAV Registration in Singapore
“Visit the Philippines Again 2016” campaign logo is cover feature of TTG Show Daily of International Tourism Bazaar (ITB) Asia
Ambassador Morales extends moral support to PHL players at WTA Futures Stars Tournament
“Virtuosity” Art Exhibition unveils at Royal Plaza on Scotts Singapore
New set of officers takes helm for United Architects of the Philippines – Singapore Chapter
CHED Chairperson meets Counterpart from Singapore
2nd Batch of PHL Participants of Temasek Executive Training Program call on PHL Ambassador to Singapore
Philippine Embassy joins Hello Asia 10th anniversary celebration
48th Batch of Graduates complete Skills Training at FILODEP Singapore
Rambak Cordillera Singapore gathers for 4th Foundation Day
Barker Road Methodist Church celebrates 32nd Anniversary of Filipino Ministry
SG50 Diplomatic Charity Bazaar 2015
Philippine Ambassador participates in The Straits Times Run 2015 at the Singapore Sports Hub
Filipino youth is proud Recipient of award from Singapore Red Cross
Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration of the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI)
De La Salle University Lipa Students visit Singapore
“Fiesta ng Bayan” 2015 held in Singapore
Rodel Tapaya’s “Diamond in the Distance” unveiled at ARNDT Fine Art Singapore
Batangas Varsitarians International Singapore Chapter celebrates 14th anniversary
Officials of UAP pay Courtesy Call at the Philippine Embassy in Singapore
Philippine Ambassador to Singapore meets former UN Secretary General at Midas Touch Asia 2015 in Singapore
Puerto Princesa City Holds Travel Fair in Singapore
Philippine Ambassador joins Talk on the Forthcoming Singapore General Election
Asian Civilisations Museum expresses interest to collaborate with PHL Embassy
PHL Fourth Graders Won Gold Awards at the Singapore International Math Olympiad Challenge 2015
Judicial Governance Programme 2015 (27-31 July 2015) Concludes in Singapore
New Members of Philippine Embassy Singapore introduced at Filcom Meeting
Lecture on the South China Sea Dispute held at the Institute of South Asian Studies Singapore
Philippine Embassy Singapore Steps up Efforts to draw in more OAV Registrants
Philippine Embassy joins 20th Anniversary Celebration of the Hong Kong Economic Trade Office (HKETO) Singapore
Philippine Ambassador shares insights on Overseas Filipino workers in Singapore with CBN Asia
SGIFF officials discuss preparations for the 2015 Singapore International Film Festival with Philippine Embassy Singapore
Office of the PHL Defense and Armed Forces Attaché Singapore Receives Top Honours for Administration
Post-arrival Orientation Seminar (PAOS) conducted for newly-arrived Filipino HSWs in Singapore
PHL Travellers Masonic Club Singapore Inducts New Set of Officers
Philippines and Singapore Conclude 3rd Round of Informal Consultations
Philippine Embassy in Singapore Observes the 2015 National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NPDR) Week
Philippine Embassy supported the 6th edition of the Art Apart Fair at ParkRoyal on Pickering
Singapore PE Participates in the Teck Ghee International Cultural Day 2015
Megaworld and AyalaLand attends first Re/Max Asia Pacific Convention
ASKI Global Marks 5th Year Presence in Singapore
Philippine Ambassador Joins SG50 Thanksgiving Mass in Singapore
Legion of Mary of the St. Ignatius Church in Singapore Holds Its 25th Anniversary Celebration
Philippine Food Fiesta at the Grand Mercure Singapore Roxy Hotel
Another Huge Success for Filipino Dragons Singapore in “Isang Bangkang Malaya 2015”
Philippine Contingent Ends Campaign at the 28th SEA Games
Observance of the 117th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence in Singapore
Solo Art Exhibit by Jayson Cortez at One East Asia’s new ARTSpace in Singapore
Mga programa sa Paggunita ng ika-117 na Anibersaryo ng Kasarinlan ng Pilipinas
Panawagan sa mga Pilipino sa Singapore
Philippines’ Global FC Advances to the Quarter Finals at the RHB Singapore Cup 2015
Kabataang Silay Rondalla Ensemble and Marsiling Chinese Orchestra Share the Stage in “Love Across the Ocean II” in Singapore
Philippine Embassy in Singapore Honours the late Ambassador Domingo Lucenario Jr.
Seminar on Relationship Counselling for Filipino Community Members
Inter-Religious Organization (IRO) Day Reception in Singapore
Philippine Tourism Promotion Board conducts sales mission to Singapore
5th Asian Filipino Bowlers Friendship Games Concludes in Singapore
Team PHL Gilas Cadets wins crown at the 11th Southeast Asia Basketball Championships
PHL Labor Day Celebration 2015 held in Singapore
Philippine Embassy in Singapore Hosts Get-Together Event
Pinoy Shuttlers Singapore opens 3rd Major Badminton Tournament
Canadian Teachers’ Pension Fund interested in investing in the Philippines
28th SEA Games Make-A-NILA Programme entries Showcased at Raffles City, 18 April-03 May 2015
Induction/Oath Taking Ceremony for the new IECEP Singapore Chapter Officers
“DISRUPT. Filipino Women: Out, Loud, Leading Without a Doubt”
2015 Singapore Top SME Achiever Awards Night and Gala Dinner
Philippine Ambassador briefs APEC Secretariat on the state of the Philippine economy
Breakfast Book Launch of “The Singapore 1000 & Singapore SME 1000 SG50 Tribute” Edition
Former President Fidel V. Ramos transits in Singapore
Supreme Court Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno in Singapore for High-level Expert Meeting on Corruption
Launching of Financial Education Campaign for ASEAN Migrants in Singapore
Philippine Ambassador brought down the house with own Rendition of ‘My Way’
Opening of Art Exhibition, “Becoming”, at Calle Real Singapore
DepEd Secretary Armin Luistro is Guest of Honor at the 50th SEAMEO RELC International Conference 2015
Embassy Personnel Undergo Training on Frontline Services Delivery
Philippine Embassy in Singapore warns Filipinos from unlawful possession of arms or ammunition
BLEPT Exam Announcement
28th Southeast Asian Games Officials call on the CDA
Philippine Embassy in Singapore Observes the 29th Anniversary of the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution
Philippine Embassy in Singapore toss up for good health and prosperity with the traditional Yu Sheng or ‘Lo Hei’
Ambassador-designate of Thailand to Singapore pays courtesy call on Ambassador Antonio A. Morales
Philippine Ambassador receives Ambassador-designate of Singapore to the Philippines
AyalaLand International Property Specialists call on the PH Ambassador
Philippine Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice comes to Singapore to speak on the South China Sea Dispute
Inclusive Development & Migration Forum
High Level Business Mission to Singapore held recently
Philippine Embassy Singapore Holds First Filipino Community Leaders Meeting for 2015
Singapore Minister for Manpower warmly receives officials of the Philippine Embassy
Philippine Trainees at Nanyang Technological University Visit the Philippine Embassy in Singapore
New Management Committee of Pinoy Sports and Recreation Club (Singapore)
Philippine Artists Featured in Singapore Art Week 2015
Philippine Embassy Singapore Joins Launching of Latest Book by former President S R Nathan
Additional information for Special Professional Licensure Board Examinations (SPLBE) for Teachers in Singapore
Mount Calvary Baptist Church Filipino Ministry Singapore to Hold its First Anniversary Celebration
Official Media Launch of Chingay 2015 in Singapore
Senator Juan Edgardo Angara Visits Philippine Official Residence in Singapore
“Love Marie” Art Exhibit Opens at Chan Hampe Gallery in Singapore
Announcement for Special Professional Licensure Board Examinations (SPLBE) for Teachers in Singapore
Philippine Airlines advisory for the 2015 Papal Visit to the Philippines
Multi-awarded Filipino artist pays courtesy call on Ambassador Antonio A. Morales
Wreath-laying Ceremony at the Rizal Marker in Singapore

Guidelines for Travel to the Philippines (Non-OFWs and Foreign Nationals)

Update: Effective 1 April 2022, fully vaccinated passport holders from non-visa required countries , HK and Macau SAR passport holders (for stay period not exceeding 14 days), diplomatic and official/service passports with existing visa waiver agreements, and foreign nationals with valid visas shall be allowed entry into the Philippines provided they:

(1) Are holders of passports valid for at least six (6) months at the time of arrival; (2) Have a return or outbound ticket to their country of origin or next country of destination; (3) Have any of the following proofs of vaccination against COVID-19 recognized under existing IATF regulations: (i) World Health Organization International Certificates of Vaccination and Prophylaxis; (ii) VaxCertPH; or (iii) National/state digital certificate of the foreign government which has accepted VaxCertPH under a reciprocal arrangement (unless otherwise permitted by the IATF); and (4) Update: Foreign nationals aged 18 and above who have received primary series COVID-19 vaccine and at least one (1) COVID-19 booster shot, foreign nationals aged 12 to 17 who are fully vaccinated with primary series COVID-19 vaccine; and foreign nationals below 12 years old, regardless of vaccination status, accompanied by parent/guardian who have received a complete primary series and one booster shot NO LONGER need to present a pre-departure RT-PCR/ART test . Those who do not belong to any of the mentioned categories shall present a negative Reverse Transcription – Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) test taken within forty-eight hours (48hrs) or laboratory-administered antigen/ART test taken 24 hours prior to departure from the country of origin (5) Have obtained, prior to arrival, travel insurance for COVID-19 treatment costs from a reputable insurance company, with a minimum coverage of USD35,000, for the duration of their stay in the Philippines. (5) Have filled out the OneHealthPass Health Declaration Form .

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For travellers who do not have an address in the Philippines, you may put your company address or the address you will stay in after your quarantine period in the “permanent residence” field
Every traveller, including children, should each have an OHP Registration.
Travellers with NO BOOSTER shot must secure and present a negative pre-departure RT-PCR test taken within 48h OR negative laboratory-administered antigen/ART test within 24h from their travel from an MOH-approved provider . Foreign nationals with NO Booster shot who test positive on their pre-departure RT-PCR or ART (whether fully-recovered or as new infection) WILL NOT be allowed entry into the Philippines under current regulations.
On the day of your departure, update your OneHealthPass/OHP registration (seat number, health declaration, RT-PCR test results and other details). Input your transaction number and last name. Save or print the QR code generated . The OHP QR Code will also be sent through your registered e-mail address.
Be ready with a print-out of your digital vaccination certificate from notarise.gov.sg, with QR Code) and OneHealthPass QR Code.

While Inflight: Fill out the Arrival Card and Customs Declaration Form provided by the flight attendant.

Upon Arrival

Proceed to the One-Stop-Shop Holding Area for a briefing on health and safety protocols.
Present your OHP QR Code at the DOT Help Desk.
Proceed to the Bureau of Immigration for arrival clearance then to baggage claim and customs inspection.
Take the accredited or arrange transport service (airport taxi for non-OFWs and foreigners).

Once admitted into the country, fully vaccinated foreign nationals are no longer required to observe mandatory facility quarantine but shall self-monitor for any COVID-19 signs and symptoms for seven (7) days, with Day 1 as the date of arrival in the Philippines. They are required to report to the local government unit (LGU) of their destination should they manifest any symptoms.

Those who fail to fully comply with the conditions set forth shall be denied admission and shall be subject to appropriate exclusion proceedings.

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Last updated: July 31, 2023

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has heavily affected the tourism industry. Leisure tourism has opened up in the Philippines, but travel restrictions have been put in place to control the further spread of the virus.

For those who want to travel to the re-opened destinations and top tourist spots in the Philippines , we’ve collected the information you need to plan your vacation in the new normal. Read on to find out which Philippine destinations are open for leisure travel, what their travel requirements are, and other restrictions and guidelines imposed by the national and local government units.

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International travelers: Yes, the Philippines is open to all international tourists. Foreigners from visa-required countries will not need an exemption document to enter the country but will still need to follow the immigration rules set by the government.

All inbound travelers will also be required to register via the eTravel Portal, which replaces the One Health Pass requirement. Travelers may register within 72 hours from their arrival in the Philippines or upon arrival. The pre-registration form may be accessed at etravel.gov.ph . For travelers who were not able to pre-register, there will be special lanes set up for arriving passengers to comply with the eTravel registration.

Domestic travelers: Yes (to re-opened destinations only and with restrictions)

Traveling within the Philippines is allowed for tourists but is limited to select destinations and with restrictions.

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Yes, the Philippines is open to international tourists. Foreigners from visa-required countries will still need to follow the immigration and visa procedures set by the government.

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All travelers from outside the Philippines are required to register via the eTravel Portal. This replaces the One Health Pass requirement. Travelers may access the registration form at etravel.gov.ph . The form can be filled out within 72 hours from arrival in the Philippines. For travelers who were not able to pre-register, there will be special lanes set up for arriving passengers to comply with the eTravel registration.

Foreigners are allowed to enter the Philippines. All foreigners are also required to register with the eTravel Portal, which replaces the One Health Pass requirement. The registration form may be accessed at etravel.gov.ph . Travelers can pre-register within 72 hours from their arrival in the Philippines or comply upon arrival. For travelers who were not able to pre-register, there will be special lanes set up for arriving passengers to comply with the eTravel registration.

In terms of health, the national government and the local government units have safety guidelines in place to lessen the spread of COVID-19. These include social distancing and the requirement of a negative COVID-19 test result and/or a vaccination card or certificate when crossing local borders. Following these rules will reduce your chances of contracting the disease.

Mask-wearing and the presentation of proof of full COVID-19 vaccination are no longer mandatory in tourist spots. For your own safety, it is still encouraged to wear a mask in crowded places.

Tourist spots are generally safe, but it’s always best to be alert, make sure all your belongings are secure, and be cautious when interacting with strangers.

Yes, because the United States of America is one of the non-visa required countries . But note that like all foreign visitors, US citizens must follow the other requirements set by the government.

Below are the following requirements for foreigners traveling to the Philippines:

Foreign nationals of non-visa required countries

Registration via etravel.gov.ph . This must be filled out within 72 hours from their arrival or travelers can comply upon arrival at the special lanes for eTravel registration.

A ticket back to the port of origin or the next port of destination outside the Philippines scheduled within 30 from arrival. An Entry Exemption Document (EED) must be secured for those staying beyond 30 days.

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Must come from a non-visa required country under EO 408

Those traveling with their Filipino spouses and parents need to provide proof of filiation

Foreign nationals with valid and existing visas

Valid visa and/or ACR I-Card

A ticket back to the port of origin or the next port of destination outside the Philippines scheduled within the allowed maximum stay in the Philippines.

Proof of vaccination is not required to enter the Philippines, but it may be required when crossing local borders. An International Certificate of Vaccination (ICV) is accepted as proof of a traveler’s fully vaccinated status, but other documents may also be accepted in its place. These include a VaxCertPH digital vaccination certificate or a national/state digital certificate of the foreign government where they were vaccinated, which has accepted VaxCertPH under a reciprocal arrangement.

How to get an ICV

ICVs are issued by the country where you got the vaccine. If you got your vaccines in the Philippines, you can get your ICV by booking an appointment via icv.boq.ph . It costs PHP300, and a PHP70 convenience fee will also be charged. Alternatively, you can apply for a vaccination certificate via vaxcert.doh.gov.ph to prove your fully vaccinated status when entering the Philippines.

After you land in the Philippines, you need to follow the guidelines set by the IATF.

A quarantine is not required for international travelers entering the Philippines, but a seven-day self-monitoring period is highly encouraged.

Airlines Flying to the Philippines

These airlines have flights to the Philippines:

Philippine Airlines - The flag carrier currently has flights from Australia, Canada (including Vancouver (YVR) to Manila), Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Vietnam, and the USA, including Los Angeles (LAX) to Manila, San Francisco (SFO) to Manila, Hawaii (HNL) to Manila, and New York (JFK) to Manila routes.

All Nippon Airways (ANA) - The airline has flights from Japan.

AirAsia - The airline has flights from China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand.

Aseana Airlines -The airline has flights from South Korea.

Cebu Pacific - The airline has flights from Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and United Arab Emirates.

China Airlines - The airline has flights from Taiwan.

Emirates - The airline has flights from the United Arab Emirates.

Etihad Airways - The airline has flights from the United Arab Emirates.

Japan Airlines - The airline has flights from Japan and the USA.

JetStar - The airline has flights from Singapore.

Korean Air - The airline has flights from South Korea and the USA.

Malaysia Airlines - The airline has flights from Malaysia.

Qatar Airways - The airline has flights from Qatar.

Singapore Airlines - The airline has flights from Singapore.

Thai Airways - The airline has flights from Germany, India, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Sweden, and Thailand.

Turkish Airlines - The airline has flights from Turkey.

There are currently 8 COVID-19 vaccines which have Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Here is the list:

Pfizer-BioNTech

AstraZeneca

Sinovac-Coronavac

Sputnik V

Janssen

Which Philippine destinations don't have an RT-PCR test requirement for fully vaccinated travelers?

Yes, fully vaccinated travel is available in the Philippines, but not for all destinations. Several destinations in the Philippines have opened to fully vaccinated tourists, exempting them from the requirement of obtaining a negative RT-PCR or rapid COVID test for travel.

Here is the list of destinations fully vaccinated travelers may visit without having to undergo a COVID-19 test :

Destinations in Luzon without RT-PCR for fully vaccinated:

Camarines Norte

Camarines Sur

Ilocos Sur (including Vigan)

Nueva Ecija

Nueva Vizcaya

Occidental Mindoro

Oriental Mindoro

Puerto Princesa

Subic Bay Freeport Area

Destinations in Visayas without RT-PCR for fully vaccinated:

Eastern Samar

Negros Occidental

Negros Oriental

Destinations in Mindanao without RT-PCR for fully vaccinated:

Davao de Oro

Davao del Norte

Davao del Sur

Davao Oriental

Misamis Occidental

Sultan Kudarat

Surigao Del Norte

Surigao Del Sur

Zamboanga del Norte

Yes. Some destinations in the Philippines only require travelers to present a government-issued ID to enter, but others still have a negative RT-PCR test or antigen test result as part of the requirements before you can board a domestic flight in the Philippines. Some destinations also require a mandatory quarantine for travelers, as well as a negative test result after a number of days in the destination.

Here is a list of the top destinations in the Philippines that are now accepting travelers including fully vaccinated individuals. Take note of their travel requirements for entry:

Baguio, located in Benguet of Northern Luzon, is a popular weekend getaway because of its cold climate. Also known as The City of Pines, it is home to family-friendly parks, cultural villages , and outdoor recreational sites like Camp John Hay .

Baguio City travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Read our Baguio travel guide for the travel requirements

*A fully vaccinated individual is someone who has more than or equal to 2 weeks after having received the second dose in a 2-dose vaccine; or more than or equal to 2 weeks after having received a single-dose vaccine

Batangas is a popular destination near Manila famous for Batangas mountains and heritage sites like Taal Volcano and Taal Heritage Town. Some of the best Batangas tourist spots are the Batangas beaches and islands like Fortune Island and Laiya Beach.

Batangas Province travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Booking confirmation at Batangas resorts or hotels

Some municipalities may have additional requirements, so check with the LGU of your destination prior to your travel.

Check our Batangas guide for the travel requirements

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Bohol is an island province in the Central Visayas region famous for its natural attractions , such as the geological formations of Chocolate Hills , which you can explore on one of the countryside tours .

Bohol Island travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Fully vaccinated individuals* are exempted from presenting a negative COVID-19 test result. They should instead present a Vaccination Certificate generated from vaxcert.doh.gov.ph . On October 30, it was announced that the province will also be temporarily accepting vaccination cards in lieu of the vaccination certificate. It will continue to do so until the DOH website ( vaxcert.doh.gov.ph ) is fully operational.

For unvaccinated and partially vaccinated, a negative RT-PCR or saliva RT-PCR test result taken 3 days prior to travel. Children aged 11 and below are exempted from this requirement.

Asymptomatic individuals are exempted from presenting proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result.

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Boracay Island is known for being home to one of the best beaches in the Philippines and the world. Its powdery white sands and clear blue waters in the 4-KM White Beach is a popular destination for both local and international travelers. Here you can enjoy banana boat riding , paraw sailing , and helmet diving .

Boracay Island travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Valid ID with proof of Philippine residency or a passport for foreigners and OFWs

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Also known as the Queen City of the South, Cebu City is believed to be the oldest city in the country and is home to historical and cultural tourist attractions including Magellan’s Cross and Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu. It is also where the famous Sinulog Festival takes place.

Cebu City travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Fully vaccinated individuals* are exempted from presenting a negative COVID-19 test result. They should present a COVID-19 domestic vaccination card with a QR code that verifies their vaccination status or a vaccination certificate from vaxcert.doh.gov.ph .

Negative RT-PCR test result taken within 72 hours before arrival or a negative antigen test result taken within 48 hours prior to arrival or a negative saliva test result taken within 48 hours before arrival.

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The island province of Cebu is well-known for its cultural and natural landmarks, pristine beaches , and unique experiences like Monad Shoal thresher shark diving in Malapascua , Badian canyoneering to Kawasan Falls , and sardine run in Moalboal .

Cebu Province travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Fully vaccinated individuals* are exempted from presenting a negative COVID-19 test. They must instead present a vaccination card or certificate that shows their fully vaccinated status.

Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated travelers are encouraged to get a negative antigen test result 24 hours before their departure for Cebu. They can also get tested for free upon arrival at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport.

Read our Cebu travel guide for the travel requirements

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Mandaue City travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Fully vaccinated individuals* are exempted from presenting a negative COVID-19 test result. They should present a COVID-19 domestic vaccination card issued by a legitimate vaccinating establishment or a Certificate of Quarantine Completion showing the holder’s vaccination status.

Negative RT-PCR swab test result taken within 72 hours before arrival or a negative Antigen Test Result taken within 48 hours before arrival

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While Coron is separated from mainland Palawan, it has the same natural wonders the province is famous for, like stunning beaches, beautiful islands , and breathtaking limestone cliffs. It’s also known for its clear freshwater lakes and wreck diving spots.

Coron, Palawan Island travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Pre-booking in any of the DOT-accredited Coron hotels and resorts

Read our Coron travel guide for the travel requirements

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Thanks to its pristine beaches, clear turquoise waters, and limestone cliffs, El Nido is known as one of the best island destinations in the world. A popular activity among travelers is exploring its islands and lagoons via an island-hopping tour .

El Nido, Palawan Island travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Read our El Nido guide for travel requirements

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Metro Manila is the National Capital Region of the country. In Manila, the capital city, you’ll find Rizal Park (commonly known as Luneta) and the walled district of Intramuros .

Metro Manila travel requirements for leisure travelers:

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Surigao del Norte is famous for Siargao Island, a tear-drop-shaped island that is known for being one of the top Philippines surfing spots . You can find here white sand beaches with turquoise waters and big waves in surf spots like Cloud 9. Its surrounding islands are best explored via a Siargao island hopping tour .

Surigao del Norte Province and Siargao travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Fully vaccinated* individuals are exempted from presenting a negative COVID-19 test and must instead present a vaccination certificate issued by the Department of Health or a domestic COVID-19 vaccination card issued by a legitimate vaccination establishment.

Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated travelers must present a negative RT-PCR test result taken within 48 hours from arrival or a negative antigen test result taken 24 hours prior to arrival.

Children 17 years and below are exempted from presenting a negative COVID-19 test.

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Because of its stunning views of Taal Volcano and Taal Lake coupled with its cool weather and endless options for Tagaytay hotels , Tagaytay City in Cavite province is a popular weekend destination for those living in nearby areas.

Tagaytay City travel requirements for leisure travelers:

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Vigan City in Ilocos Sur is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is known for its Spanish colonial-era buildings and cobblestone streets. You can learn more about the city's history and culture when you join Vigan tours . You may also head north to enjoy the tourist spots in Ilocos Norte to add to your Ilocos itinerary .

Vigan, Ilocos Sur travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Only fully vaccinated* individuals are allowed to enter for leisure purposes. They must present a valid vaccination card that shows their fully vaccinated status.

Pre-booking at DOT-accredited hotel in Vigan or with a DOT-accredited travel agent. Tourists are not allowed to stay in the private residences of their friends or family.

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Abra is a landlocked province in the Cordillera Administrative Region of the Philippines. It is famous for its waterfalls, caves, and other natural sites like the 206 KM Abra River.

Abra Province travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Fully vaccinated* individuals are exempted from presenting a negative COVID-19 test. They must instead present a vaccination card that proves their fully vaccinated status.

Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated travelers must present a negative antigen test result taken within 24 hours before arrival or a negative RT-PCR test result taken within 72 hours prior to arrival.

Albay , a province in Bicol, is the home of Mayon Volcano, an active stratovolcano known for its perfect cone shape. This province is also home to natural sites, churches, islands and beaches, and more.

Albay Province (including Legazpi City ) travel requirements for leisure travelers:

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Baler is a popular surfing town in the Philippines. Aside from being home to the surf spot called Sabang Beach, you can also find here the biggest Balete tree in Asia at the Balete Park and Millenium Tree.

Baler travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Only fully vaccinated* individuals are allowed to enter Baler for leisure purposes. They need to show a vaccination certificate from vaxcert.doh.gov.ph or a valid vaccination card.

For those coming from areas under Alert Level 3, a negative antigen test taken within 72 hours before arriving in Baler is required. Valid ID

Pre-booking at any of the DOT-accredited Baler hotels and resorts

Children aged 12 and below may present a medical certificate instead of a vaccination card or certificate

Banaue is a municipality in the province of Ifugao. It is most famous for the Banaue Rice Terraces and Batad Rice Terraces, the latter being recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site .

Banaue travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Only fully vaccinated* individuals aged 12 and above are allowed entry. They must show a valid vaccination card or certificate that proves their vaccination status.

Registration with the Banaue Municipal Tourism Office Facebook Page . You need a printout or electronic copy of your approved travel booking confirmation.

Pre-booking at Banaue hotels and resorts

Payment of the PhP50 environmental fee

The same requirements apply to minors aged 5 to 17. Children below 4 years old are strongly discouraged from traveling to Banaue.

Read our Banaue guide for the travel requirements .

Bataan Province is rich in historical, cultural, and natural attractions. This destination is home to World War II sites, bird watching sites, turtle sanctuaries, waterfalls, mountains, and more. It is the location of Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar, the first heritage resort in the Philippines.

Bataan Province travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Fully vaccinated* individuals are not required to present a negative COVID-19 test. They instead must present a vaccination certificate from vaxcert.doh.gov.ph to show their fully vaccinated status.

Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated individuals need to present a negative RT-PCR test taken within 48 hours prior to arrival in the province.

Pre-booking at Bataan hotels and resorts

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Batanes is the the smallest and northernmost province in the Philippines. It boasts quaint lighthouses, rolling hills beautiful beaches, and stone houses.

Batanes Province travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Only fully vaccinated* individuals are allowed to enter the province for tourism purposes. They must present a vaccination card or a vaccination certificate from vaxcert.doh.gov.ph to prove their vaccination status.

Those ineligible for vaccination need to present proof of ineligibility like a medical certification or a birth certificate for those below 5 years old.

Pre-booking at any of the DOT-accredited Batanes hotels or resorts

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Apart from Baguio City, Benguet is also home to Mount Pulag and its capital La Trinidad, which is famous for its strawberries and colorful hillside houses.

Benguet Province travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Fully vaccinated* individuals are allowed entry into the province and are not required to present a negative COVID-19 test. They instead must present a vaccination card to show their fully vaccinated status.

For unvaccinated children aged 12 to 17, a negative RT-PCR test result must be submitted.

Children aged 11 and below are not required to present a negative COVID-19 test.

Cagayan province is known for its natural attractions, including Palaui Island and Callao Cave. It is locted in the most northeastern area of the Luzon mainland.

Cagayan Province travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Fully vaccinated* individuals are exempted from presenting a negative COVID-19 test result. They instead need to show a valid vaccination card that proves their vaccination status.

Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated travelers must show a negative antigen result

Fully vaccinated children aged 12 to 17 are allowed entry into the province but they must be accompanied by a fully vaccinated adult at all times.

Camarines Norte in the Bicol region is a province known for its pristine beaches, islands, and waterfalls. It is home to Calaguas Islands, a group of islands and islets featuring powdery white sand and clear waters.

Camarines Norte Province travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Fully vaccinated* individuals may just present their vaccination card or certificate to be allowed entry into the province

Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated individuals must report to the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office of the LGU of their destination.

Camarines Sur in the Bicol region is a province known for its island-hopping destinations and watersports. Caramoan Islands, which is famous for its secluded white sand beaches and coves, is located in this province.

Camarines Sur Province travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Only fully vaccinated individuals are allowed to enter the province. They need to present their vaccinated card which proves their fully vaccinated status.

Cavite is a province in the Calabarzon Region known for its historical and cultural attractions. It is home to the Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine and Museum, where the Philippine Declaration of Independence was declared.

Cavite Province travel requirements for leisure travelers:

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Clark, Pampanga is located in Central Luzon, Philippines. Aside from being home to Clark International Airport, it is home to well-known cultural landscapes and natural attractions like the Clark Museum and Puning Hot Spring.

Clark Freeport Zone travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Ilocos Norte is home to Laoag and Pagudpud, two must-visit places in the province. A trip to Ilocos Norte will allow you to check out Laoag tourist spots , which include historical spots like the Paoay Church, as well as the natural attractions of Pagudpud including Saud Beach. You may also visit Vigan in Ilocos Sur province with an Ilocos itinerary . Check our our list of the best Ilocos Norte Laoag hotels that you can stay in for your trip.

Ilocos Norte Province travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Fully vaccinated* individuals are exempted from presenting a negative RT-PCR test result. They instead need to show a valid vaccination card that validates their vaccination status.

Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated travelers must show a negative RT-PCR test result taken within 60 hours from arrival or a negative antigen test taken within 24 hours before arrival.

Children below 12 years old are not required to undergo testing provided that the parent or guardian they are traveling with is fully vaccinated.

Isabela is known for its Spanish-era churches, but it is also home to natural attractions, including Dicotcotan Beach and Dibulo Falls

Isabela Province travel requirements for leisure travelers:

La Union, also known as the Surfing Capital of the North, is famous for being a laid-back surfing destination. Aside from Urbiztondo Beach, where numerous surfing activities and lessons are held, the province also offers a diverse set of attractions like Tangadan Falls and Poro Point & Lighthouse.

La Union travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Fully vaccinated* individuals from Alert Levels 1 and 2 are exempted from presenting a negative COVID-19 test result. They must instead present their vaccination card that shows their fully vaccinated status

Unvaccinated or partially vaccinated individuals and those coming from Alert Level 3, regardless of vaccination status, must show a negative RT-PCR test result taken within 3 days prior to arrival

Registration via NAPANAM

Children aged 11 and below are exempted from the testing requirements

Pre-booked arrangement from a DOT-accredited tour operator or La Union hotels and resorts

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The province of Laguna is known for Pagsanjan Falls and Mount Makiling, but it also has heritage sites like the town of Pila. It’s located around 40KM south of Manila.

Laguna Province travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Read our articles on the best resorts in Laguna and top tourist spots in Laguna

The province of Masbate is home to stunning natural attractions like Ticao Island, Catandayagan Falls, and Palani White Beach.

Masbate Province travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Fully vaccinated* individuals are not required to present a negative COVID-19 test. They only need to present their vaccination card or vaccination certificate from vaxcert.doh.gov.ph .

For unvaccinated and partially vaccinated individuals, a negative antigen test result is required

Children aged 12 and above must take a rapid antigen test upon arrival

Nueva Ecija Province

Located in the Central Luzon region, the province of Nueva Ecija is home to Minalungao National Park and Pantabangan Lake.

Nueva Ecija Province travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Fully vaccinated* individuals are exempted from showing a negative COVID-19 test result and instead need to present a COVID-19 domestic vaccination card issued by a legitimate vaccinating establishment.

Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated travelers must present a negative antigen test result.

Nueva Vizcaya Province

The landlocked province of Nueva Vizcaya shares Mount Pulag with Benguet and Ifugao. The province is also known for its Ammungan Festival.

Nueva Vizcaya Province travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Only fully vaccinated individuals* are allowed to enter the province for leisure purposes. They need to present a COVID-19 domestic vaccination card issued by a legitimate vaccinating establishment.

Occidental Mindoro is located in the western half of the island of Mindoro. Apo Reef, the world’s second-largest contiguous coral reef, can be found in the waters of the province.

Occidental Mindoro Province travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Fully vaccinated* domestic tourists are exempted from presenting a negative COVID-19 test result. They should present a COVID-19 domestic vaccination card issued by a legitimate vaccinating establishment.

Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated domestic tourists need to present a negative RT-PCR test result taken within 48 hours prior to arrival

Foreign tourists need to provide proof of their fully vaccinated status and a negative RT-PCR test result taken 48 hours before arrival in the province. They also need to provide outbound tickets to their next destination and a passport that is valid for at least 6 months.

Booking with a DOT-accredited accommodation establishment

When booking tours, book with DOT-accredited tour operators or coordinate with the Municipal Tourism Office of your destination. DIY tours are not allowed.

Oriental Mindoro is located in the eastern section of Mindoro Island. The province is famous for its pristine beaches and beautiful waterfalls. The province also serves as the jump-off point for those who want to visit the majestic Mt. Halcon.

Oriental Mindoro Province travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Fully vaccinated* individuals are exempted from presenting a negative COVID-19 test result. They should present a COVID-19 domestic vaccination card issued by a legitimate vaccinating establishment.

Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated travelers need to present a negative RT-PCR test taken within 48 hours prior to arrival in the province.

Children aged 11 and below may enter the province if they are traveling with a fully vaccinated parent or guardian.

Symptomatic individuals will not be allowed to cross the border and enter the province

Pampanga in Central Luzon is known as the Culinary Capital of the Philippines. One of the most famous Filipino foods that originated in Pampanga is sisig, which is made from chopped pork liver, cheeks, and ears. Pampanga is also known for its colorful festival called the Giant Lantern Festival held during Christmas season.

Pampanga Province travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Check out our article on the best Pampanga resorts and hotels with pools

Browse our list of some of the best hotels in Pampanga

Pangasinan is located in the Ilocos Region of Luzon and is famous for its Hundred Islands, which is made up of 124 beautiful islets dotting Lingayen Gulf. The province has several beaches, too, as well as waterfalls and caves.

Pangasinan Province travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Should the LGU of destination require a negative COVID-19 test result, fully vaccinated individuals* are exempted from this requirement. They should present a COVID-19 domestic vaccination card issued by a legitimate vaccinating establishment or a Certificate of Quarantine Completion showing the holder’s vaccination status.

Some LGUs may require unvaccinated or partially vaccinated travelers to present a negative RT-PCR test result or a negative rapid antigen test result taken 48 hours prior to arrival.

Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated travelers from areas under Alert Level 3 are not allowed to enter the province. The LGU of destination may also impose additional requirements on those coming from these areas.

Registration with pangasinan.tarana.ph

Puerto Galera in Oriental Mindoro is famous for its white-sand beaches and unique dive sites. Visitors can also visit Tamaraw Falls, twin falls that are about 3 floors high.

Puerto Galera travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Registration via registration.amazingpuertogalera.com

Pre-booking with any of the accredited Puerto Galera hotels and resorts

Tourists who are symptomatic upon arrival will not be allowed entry

Read our Puerto Galera travel guide for the travel requirements

Read our guide to diving in Puerto Galera

Puerto Princesa is most known for the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park or the Underground River. The river is a declared UNESCO World Heritage Site .

Puerto Princesa travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Read our Puerto Princesa guide for the travel requirements

Browse our list of some of the best hotels in Puerto Princesa

A landlocked province in Cagayan Valley, Quirino is known for its many waterfalls and caves including Maddela Falls and Aglipay Caves.

Quirino Province travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Fully vaccinated* individuals are exempted from presenting a negative COVID-19 test result. They must instead present a vaccination card or a vaccination certificate from vaxcert.doh.gov.ph to prove their vaccination status.

Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated travelers need to present a negative antigen test result taken within 48 hours before arriving in the province.

Quezon Province is known for its colorful Pahiyas Festival. Travelers also frequent it for its beaches and mountains including Borawan Beach and Mt. Banahaw, the highest mountain in the region.

Quezon Province travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Selected areas and Quezon Province resorts are open to domestic and foreign tourists. Check this post for the full list of open destinations in Quezon Province and their requirements.

Rizal is one of the go-to destinations for those in the nearby destinations looking for a quick getaway. Here you can explore the Masungi Georeserve and the Pinto Art Museum.

Rizal Province travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Check out our articles on the best hotels and resorts in Antipolo Rizal and the top tourist spots in Rizal

Sagada has continued to attract travelers thanks to its many unique tourist attractions, which include its Hanging Coffins and Mount Kiltepan’s sea of clouds.

Sagada travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Fully vaccinated* individuals are exempted from presenting a negative COVID-19 test. They instead need to present a vaccination card or certificate showing their fully vaccinated status.

Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated travelers need to present a negative antigen test taken within 24 hours before arrival in Sagada

Children aged 11 years old and below are exempted from the above requirements provided they are accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Pre-booking of at least one night at any of the DOT-accredited and LGU-certified Sagada hotels or resorts

Registration with umali-kayo.sagada.gov.ph at least two days before arrival

Read our Sagada travel guide for the travel requirements

San Vicente is located in the northwestern area of Palawan and is known for Long Beach. At 14.7KM, it is the longest beach in the Philippines and the second-longest in Southeast Asia.

San Vicente, Palawan Island travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Fully vaccinated* individuals are exempted from presenting a negative COVID-19 test. They instead need to present a vaccination card or a vaccination certificate from vaxcert.doh.gov.ph to prove their vaccination status.

Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated individuals coming from outside the province need to present a negative RT-PCR test result taken 72 hours prior to arrival.

Fully vaccinated individuals coming from Palawan are exempted from presenting a negative COVID-19 test result. They must instead show a vaccination card or a vaccination certificate from vaxcert.doh.gov.ph to prove their vaccination status.

Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated individuals coming from Palawan need to present a negative antigen test result taken within 24 hours prior to their arrival.

Read our San Vicente guide for travel requirements

The southernmost province in mainland Luzon, Sorsogon boasts of many natural wonders including Subic Beach. Nature lovers will also enjoy a visit to Bulusan Volcano Natural Park.

Sorsogon Province requirements for leisure travelers:

Registration with StaySafe.ph

Subic is a municipality of Zambales and lies northwest of Manila. Many travelers go to the Subic Bay Freeport Area where they can visit a zoo, an aquarium, and a forest trail.

Subic Bay Freeport Area travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Those who are coming from a higher quarantine status or alert level and are over 65 years of age, have comorbidities, or are pregnant must be fully vaccinated*. They should present a COVID-19 domestic vaccination card issued by a legitimate vaccinating establishment or a Certificate of Quarantine Completion showing the holder’s vaccination status.

Read our article on the best resorts and hotels in Subic

This landlocked province in Central Luzon is known for Mt. Pinatubo , parts of which you can explore with the help of 4x4 vehicles.

Tarlac Province travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Registration with pgtravelpass.com

Medical Certificate

Located in the Central Luzon region, Zambales is known for its many coves and beaches, including Anawangin Cove, Nagsasa Cove, and Capones Island.

Zambales Province travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Fully vaccinated* individuals are exempted from presenting a negative COVID-19 test result. They must present a vaccination certificate from vaxcert.doh.gov.ph or a vaccination card.

Unvaccinated or partially vaccinated travelers need to present a negative RT-PCR test taken within 72 hours prior to travel.

Children aged 17 and below who are traveling with fully vaccinated parents or guardians are exempted from the vaccination and testing requirements.

Pre-booking with DOT-accredited Zambales resorts or hotels

Check out other must-see Visayas tourist spots in these re-opened destinations:

Aklan, a province in the Western Visayas Region, is famous for Boracay Island, a vacation spot among locals and international travelers. The province is also known for its cultural and natural attractions, as well as its annual Ati-Atihan Festival.

Aklan Province travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Antique, a province in the Western Visayas Region, is blessed with natural resources. It is famous for its weaving sites, forests, mountains, beaches, and the Kawa Hot Bath in Tibiao.

Antique Province travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Only fully vaccinated* individuals are allowed to enter Antique for leisure purposes. They must present their COVID-19 vaccination card or vaccination certificate to prove their fully vaccinated status.

Those who are ineligible for a COVID-19 vaccine may enter, provided they can present a medical certificate to prove their non-eligibility.

Pre-booking at DOT-accredited hotels and resorts in Antique

Bacolod , a city located in Negros Occidental, is popular for its cultural attractions, local cuisine, and ancestral homes. Also known as the City of Smiles, it is home to the colorful festival in the Philippines called MassKara Festival.

Bacolod City travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Fully vaccinated* individuals are exempted from presenting a negative COVID-19 test. They must instead present a vaccination certificate from vaxcert.doh.gov.ph or a vaccination card.

For unvaccinated and partially vaccinated travelers, a negative antigen test result taken within 48 hours before their arrival is required.

Browse our list of some of the best hotels in Bacolod City

The island province of Biliran is located in the Eastern Visayas region and is known for its natural attractions including the Sampao Rice Terraces and Napusoan Falls.

Biliran Island requirements for leisure travelers:

Only fully vaccinated* asymptomatic travelers are allowed to enter Biliran Island. They need to present a COVID-19 vaccination certificate from vaxcert.doh.gov.ph or a vaccination card issued by their LGU to prove their fully vaccinated status.

A Biliran QR code from register.securebiliran.net

The province of Capiz is known as the Seafood Capital of the Philippines, thanks to its 80-KM coastline. Its capital Roxas City is home to the Manuel Roxas Shrine and the Roxas Cathedral.

Capiz travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Dumaguete , The City of Gentle People, is a laid-back destination in Negros Oriental. The city is not only rich in history, but also in marine life as it is the gateway to Apo Island, a 24-hectare marine sanctuary, which is one of the most famous Dumaguete tourist spots .

Dumaguete City travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Read our Dumaguete travel guide for the travel requirements

Eastern Samar is known for Homonhon Island, where the explorer Ferdinand Magellan is thought to have first landed. Tourists also visit it for its nature parks and surf spots.

Eastern Samar Province travel requirements for leisure travelers:

This island province located in the Western Visayas region is known for its beautiful beaches and its religious sites which include Navalas Church and Balaan Bukid Shrine.

Guimaras Island Province travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Asymptomatic travelers are exempted from presenting proof of their vaccination and health declaration forms, but they may be subject to a COVID-19 test upon arrival if deemed necessary by the LGU.

The capital of Iloilo Province, Iloilo City is known for its Dinagyang Festival, which happens every January. You can also visit other tourist attractions, including Molo Church and the Iloilo River Esplanade

Iloilo City travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Fully vaccinated* individuals are exempted from presenting a negative COVID-19 test, but they must present a vaccination certificate from vaxcert.doh.gov.ph or a vaccination card issued by their LGU. Those vaccinated abroad must present a vaccination card issued by a competent foreign authority.

Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated individuals need to provide a negative RT-PCR test result issued not later than 72 hours before the date of travel.

Read our Iloilo guide for the travel requirements

Iloilo , a province located in the Western Visayas Region, is well-known for its heritage churches, pilgrimage sites, delicious cuisine, and natural tourist spots . It is also home to a popular island-hopping destination called Islas de Gigantes.

Iloilo Province travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Fully vaccinated* individuals are exempted from presenting a negative COVID-19 test result. They should instead present a vaccination certificate to prove their fully vaccinated status.

For unvaccinated and partially vaccinated individuals, a negative RT-PCR test result taken within 72 hours prior to arrival is required. They also need to secure a Notice of Coordination from the city or municipality of their destination. Children 5 years old and below are exempted from this requirement.

Read our Iloilo island hopping guide

Leyte is located in the Eastern Visayas Region, and many travelers flock to it for its tourist spots which include Kalanggaman Island and Lake Danao National Park.

Leyte Province travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Negros Occidental is known as the Sugarbowl of the Philippines as it produces over half of the country’s sugar. In Talisay City, you’ll find The Ruins, the remains of an ancestral mansion of the family of a sugarcane baron.

Negros Occidental Province travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Fully vaccinated* individuals are not required to present a negative COVID-19 test. They only need to present their vaccination card with certification issued by the local vaccination center or vaccination certificate from vaxcert.doh.gov.ph .

For unvaccinated and partially vaccinated individuals, a negative antigen test result taken within 48 hours before arrival is required. Travelers arriving via the province’s seaports and airport can also avail of the free antigen test upon arrival at the province.

Negros Oriental is located in the Central Visayas region. Apart from its capital, the city of Dumaguete, the province is also known for Apo Island, a protected marine reserve that has become a popular diving and snorkeling spot.

Negros Oriental Province travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Northern Samar is known for the geologic rock formations that can be found in Biri Island as well as the pink sand beach of Sila Island.

Northern Samar Province travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Those coming from abroad, regardless of their vaccination status, need to provide proof of facility-based quarantine, a medical certificate, and a negative RT-PCR test result taken 48 hours prior to departure.

This port city in Leyte in Eastern Visayas is the province’s largest. One of its most popular attractions is Lake Danao, a lake that is shaped like a guitar and is volcanic in origin.

Ormoc City travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Negative RT-PCR test result taken within 72 hours prior to arrival or a negative antigen certification by a licensed medical professional

Romblon is known as the Marble Capital of the Philippines as it is one of the biggest producers of marble in the country. Tourists often visit the province to see its stunning unspoiled beaches, including Bon Bon Beach and Tiamban Beach.

Romblon province travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Fully vaccinated* individuals are exempted from presenting a negative RT-PCR test result provided they can present a complete COVID-19 vaccination card or certificate.

Unvaccinated or partially vaccinated travelers must secure a negative RT-PCR test result taken within 72 hours before their arrival.

Siquijor is an island province located in Central Visayas. Many people believe the island to be enchanted and one of its top attractions is a centuries-old Balete tree and the natural spring that flows beneath it.

Siquijor Island travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Located in Eastern Visayas, Tacloban City is home to the Sto. Nino Shrine and Heritage Museum, where you can see artworks and artifacts dating back from the Marcos era.

Tacloban City travel requirements for leisure travelers:

There are a lot of Mindanao tourist spots to explore. Check out these destinations that are also open to domestic tourists:

Known as the food basket of Mindanao, Bukidnon is a major producer of rice and sugarcane. It is famous for its natural attractions, including Mount Kitanglad and Mindamora Falls.

Bukidnon Province travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Unvaccinated or partially vaccinated minors are not required to present a negative COVID-19 test provided they are traveling with a fully vaccinated parent or guardian.

Butuan is an urbanized city in the CARAGA region of the Philippines. It is home to multiple heritage sites, mountains, eco-parks, and natural attractions like Agusan River and Bunawan Eco Park.

Butuan City travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Cagayan de Oro is the capital of Misamis Oriental province. It is also known as “The City of Golden Friendship” and is home to some of the best whitewater rafting experiences in the country, one of the best rainy season activities in the Philippines .

Cagayan de Oro City travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Pre-booking with any of the Cagayan de Oro hotels or resorts

Registration with s-pass.ph , OPcoorS , and staysafe.ph

Camiguin Island is located in the Northern Mindanao region which is famous for its many natural attractions, including White Island, Mantigue Island, and Tuasan Falls. It’s also known for its Lanzones, and every October, the province holds the Lanzones Festival.

Camiguin Island travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Fully vaccinated individuals* are exempted from presenting a negative COVID-19 test result. Instead, a vaccination card or certificate showing the traveler’s fully vaccinated status is needed.

Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated individuals need to present a negative RT-PCR test result valid within 24 hours prior to their departure.

All minors must be accompanied by fully vaccinated adults. Children aged 12 to 17 years old must also be fully vaccinated, while children aged 5 to 11 must at least have had their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccination.

Visit cleancamiguinqr.com , fill out the Health Declaration Form, and upload the other requirements. You will be given an ID with a QR code that you need to print out.

Read our Camiguin travel guide for the travel requirements

Cotabato City

Cotabato City, located in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, is full of waterfalls, lakes, and other natural attractions.

Cotabato City travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Compliance with the Triage Procedure upon arrival at Cotabato Airport

Davao City is the most populous city in Mindanao and is home to Eden Nature Park and the Philippine Eagle Center.

Davao City travel requirements for leisure travelers:

No documents are needed to enter Davao City except for those that will be needed for security checks, such as a valid ID. This is valid for all travelers regardless of their vaccination status.

Check out our list of some of the best Davao City hotels

Davao , the Crown Jewel of Mindanao, is blessed with natural attractions. It is the home to the Philippine Eagle Center (sanctuary of the National Bird of the Philippines) the pristine Samal Island, and Mount Apo, the highest mountain in the Philippines.

Davao de Oro travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Davao del Norte travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Those visiting Samal Island need to be fully vaccinated* and must be able to present a vaccination card to prove their fully vaccinated status.

Check out our list of the best Samal Island resorts

Davao del Sur travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Davao Occidental travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Fully vaccinated* individuals are exempted from presenting a negative COVID-19 test. They instead need to present a vaccination certificate from vaxcert.doh.gov.ph

Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated individuals need to present a negative RT-PCR or antigen test result taken within 48 hours prior to travel.

Davao Oriental travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Fully vaccinated* individuals are exempted from presenting a negative COVID-19 test but must be able to present a vaccination card to prove their fully vaccinated status.

Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated individuals need to present a negative antigen result taken 72 hours prior to arrival in the province.

Children aged below 5 years old must be accompanied by a fully vaccinated parent or guardian

Read our Davao travel guide for the travel requirements

Located in the Soccsksargen Region, General Santos City is known for its tuna. You can visit the city’s Fish Port Complex for fresh tuna or even attend the Tuna Festival in September.

General Santos City travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Lanao del Norte can be found in the Northern Mindanao region. It’s famous for its natural attractions, including Tinago Falls and Maria Cristina Falls.

Lanao del Norte Province travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Travel itinerary or booking confirmation

Negative RT-PCR test result taken within 72 hours prior to arrival if coming from a high-risk area based on the IATF declaration

Entry permit from the local municipal government if staying more than 7 days

Travelers may be denied entry if they have symptoms

Located in the Northern Mindanao region, Misamis Occidental is famous for its beaches, seafood, and one of the most popular tourist spots in the province, Sapang Dalaga Falls.

Misamis Occidental Province travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Fully vaccinated individuals* are exempted from showing a negative COVID-19 test result and instead need to present a COVID-19 domestic vaccination card issued by a legitimate vaccinating establishment.

Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated travelers must present a negative antigen test result taken 72 hours from their arrival.

Minors are exempted from presenting a negative COVID-19 test result if they are traveling with a parent or guardian who is fully vaccinated.

Misamis Oriental is famous for its many natural attractions including Mapawa Nature Park. Its capital Cagayan de Oro is known as “The City of Golden Friendship.”

Misamis Oriental Province travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Pre-booking with a local resort

The province of Sarangani is full of natural attractions including Gumasa Beach, Nalus Falls, and Pinol Cave.

Sarangani Province travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated travelers must present a negative RT-PCR test result.

South Cotabato is located in Southern Mindanao and is known for its T’nalak Festival which is held in July to celebrate the anniversary of the province.

South Cotabato Province travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Travelers coming from areas under Alert Level 3 or higher are required to present a vaccination card proving their fully vaccinated* status. Unvaccinated or partially vaccinated travelers need to present a negative RT-PCR test taken within 72 hours prior to arrival.

The province of Sultan Kudarat is located in the southwestern portion of Mindanao. It is known as one of the top producers of coffee in the Philippines and for its many caves that you can explore.

Sultan Kudarat Province travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Fully vaccinated* individuals are allowed to enter Sultan Kudarat province. They must present a vaccination card or certificate that proves their fully vaccinated status.

COVID-19 Contact Tracing System card

Sulu Province is part of the Sulu Archipelago in Mindanao and is home to Bangas Island and the Walled City in Jolo.

Sulu Province travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Fully vaccinated* individuals are exempted from presenting a negative COVID-19 test and instead must present a vaccination card that proves their fully vaccinated status.

Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated travelers need to secure a negative RT-PCR test result.

Surigao del Sur Province

Surigao del Sur is home to many natural attractions including the Enchanted River and the Britania Group of Islands. You can also visit religious spots like San Agustin Parish Church and San Nicholas de Tolentino Cathedral.

Surigao del Sur Province travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated travelers must present a negative RT-PCR test result taken within 48 hours from arrival.

Tawi-Tawi is home to the longest sandbar in the Philippines, located in Panampangan Island. Tourists should also check out Bud Bongao Peak and the Sama Dilaut and Tausug Stilt Houses in Sitangkai.

Tawi-Tawi Province travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Fully vaccinated* individuals are exempted from presenting a negative COVID-19 test result. They must instead present their vaccination card that shows their fully vaccinated status.

Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated travelers must present a negative RT-PCR test result taken within 72 hours of their arrival in the province. They must also undergo 10 days of quarantine, and partially vaccinated adults must complete their second dose in Tawi-Tawi.

Children below 12 years old are exempted from the testing requirement provided they are traveling with a fully vaccinated parent or guardian.

Known as the City of Flowers, Zamboanga City is host to what is arguably one of the biggest Flores de Mayo (Flowers of May, a flower festival) celebrations and the colorful Regatta de Zamboanga vinta race in the Philippines.

Zamboanga City travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Fully vaccinated* individuals need to present their vaccination card that shows their vaccination status.

Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated travelers need to present a negative RT-PCR test result taken 5 days before arrival or a negative antigen test result taken within 24 hours prior to arrival.

Read our Zamboanga City guide for the travel requirements

Zamboanga del Norte is known for Dakak Park and Beach Resort, which boasts of a white-sand beach 800 meters long.

Zamboanga del Norte travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated travelers need to present a negative antigen test result taken within 5 days prior to arrival.

Children aged 11 years old and below are exempted from the testing requirement.

Visiting Zamboanga del Sur will give you the chance to visit its top tourist attractions which include Puting Balas Sandbar and Pulacan Falls.

Zamboanga del Sur travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Those coming from areas under Alert Level 3 must be fully vaccinated. They need to present a COVID-19 domestic vaccination card issued by a legitimate vaccinating establishment and a negative antigen result taken within 48 hours prior to arrival or a negative RT-PCR test result taken within 72 hours before arrival.

Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated travelers must present a negative antigen result taken within 48 hours prior to arrival or a negative RT-PCR test result taken within 72 hours before arrival.

The province of Zamboanga Sibugay is located in the Zamboanga Peninsula in Mindanao and is known for tourist spots like Buluan Island and Malagandis Falls.

Zamboanga Sibugay travel requirements for leisure travelers:

Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated travelers must present a negative antigen or RT-PCR test or result.

The national government in the Philippines, through the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF), has imposed tiers of quarantine (community quarantine) per region which are also the basis for which industries and activities are allowed to open/operate.

Health and emergency frontline service personnel

Government officials and frontline personnel

Humanitarian assistance actors (HAA) with authorization

Persons traveling for medical/humanitarian reasons

Persons going to the airport for travel abroad

Repatriated Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) and Overseas Filipinos (OF) returning to their residence

Other persons transported through the efforts of the national government.

Priests, Pastors, Imams, or other religious ministers conducting necrological services

Immediate family members of the deceased (from non-COVID causes) attending the wake

Individuals who are working in veterinary clinics

Individuals who are working as security personnel in operational industries

Persons who will report to work for industries that are allowed to operate

Persons who need emergency medical aid or assistance

Persons with quarantine passes who will get essentials like food and medicine

Persons who will get or buy essentials like food and medicine

People traveling within the country with a secured Travel Authority document

Individuals attending important gatherings with 10 or fewer people

Individuals traveling to places under GQC and areas not under quarantine, except for leisure purposes

Students going to school once face-to-face classes are allowed

Movement for people in areas under MGCQ with the enforcement of required minimum health standards

Resumption of all work in the private and public sectors at full capacity with the enforcement of required minimum health standards

Public transportation with the enforcement of required minimum health standards

Use of private vehicles, motorcycles, and bicycles

Resumption of all flights will resume with the enforcement of required minimum health standards.

Work operations in government offices with the enforcement of required minimum health standards

Normal physical classes in schools with the enforcement of required minimum health standards

Gatherings (including religious gatherings) of up to 10 people with the enforcement of required minimum health standards

Traveling during a pandemic can be challenging because of the travel requirements and restrictions imposed. Here are some helpful tips you can take note of when traveling in the Philippines during COVID-19:

1. Prepare your documents in advance based on the travel requirements of your destination's local government.

2. Pre-book your DOT-accredited hotel or resort or book Philippines package deals that include accommodations, flights, and transfers.

3. Not all local destinations have government-arranged transfers to/from the airport. You can book private transfers to/from the airport in advance.

4. Pre-book tours and activities with DOT-accredited tour operators only.

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Philippines set to ease restrictions on fully vaccinated international tourists

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The Philippines is reopening to vaccinated tourists without quarantine from February © Getty Images

The Philippines has been largely cut off to foreign visitors since the start of the pandemic but that's set to change next month.

With powdery beaches, including Boracay's 5km signature White Beach, world-class surf and dive spots, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and more than 7000 islands spread across the Pacific Ring of Fire, the Philippines has plenty to offer tourists. But since the pandemic began in March 2020, most have been cut off or subject to strict quarantine rules.

Starting February 10, that will change when border restrictions are eased for travelers from 157 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Ireland, Australia, South Korea, Germany and more.

They'll be permitted to visit the Philippines without quarantine—if they are vaccinated against COVID-19 and test negative for the virus.

Diniwid Beach during sunset, Boracay, Philippines

Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat said [the reopening] "will contribute significantly to job restoration, primarily in tourism-dependent communities, and in the reopening of businesses that have earlier shut down."

Initially, the Philippines had planned to reopen in December but that was postponed when the Super-typhoon Rai struck; wiping out resorts, restaurants and cafes in tourist destinations, particularly the popular surfing and diving spot Siargao where, per NPR, the recovery is ongoing .

COVID-19 in the Philippines

The Philippines—a nation of 110 million people—has one of the lowest vaccination rates in Asia with just 50% of the population double jabbed and a slow booster campaign rollout. Since the end of December, the country has been experiencing a surge in new COVID-19 cases caused by the Omicron variant but, according to the New York Times, health officials are reporting milder cases and domestic restrictions are easing.

What you need to know before visiting the Philippines

Fully vaccinated returning Filipinos can travel to the Philippines without quarantine from February 1; fully vaccinated foreign travelers can visit from February 10.

Travelers from the list of 157 approved countries are permitted to visit the Philippines without a visa if their stay is under 21 days, a border policy that has been in place since before the pandemic. They're required to have a return or outbound ticket and a passport that is valid for at least six months from the date of arrival.

To be considered fully vaccinated, arrivals must have had at least two doses of any COVID-19 vaccine approved by the World Health Organization , or one shot of a Johnson & Johnson vaccine. An official certificate of vaccination is accepted as proof.

Arrivals also have to test negative for COVID-19 within 48 hours prior to departing for the Philippines.

Unvaccinated foreign arrivals are banned from traveling to the Philippines starting February 16. Children under the age of 18 are exempt.

COVID-19 restrictions vary across destinations in the Philippines , though most resorts, restaurants, museums and tourist attractions are open with some capacity limits in place. Check the Philippines' official tourism website for the latest updates before you go

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Can I travel to the Philippines from the United States?

Most visitors from the United States, regardless of vaccination status, can enter the Philippines.

Can I travel to the Philippines if I am vaccinated?

Fully vaccinated visitors from the United States can enter the Philippines without restrictions.

Can I travel to the Philippines without being vaccinated?

Unvaccinated visitors from the United States can enter the Philippines without restrictions.

Do I need a COVID test to enter the Philippines?

Visitors from the United States are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering the Philippines.

Can I travel to the Philippines without quarantine?

Travelers from the United States are not required to quarantine.

Do I need to wear a mask in the Philippines?

Mask usage in the Philippines is recommended in public spaces and public transportation.

Are the restaurants and bars open in the Philippines?

Restaurants in the Philippines are open. Bars in the Philippines are .

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Check the vaccines and medicines list and visit your doctor at least a month before your trip to get vaccines or medicines you may need. If you or your doctor need help finding a location that provides certain vaccines or medicines, visit the Find a Clinic page.

Routine vaccines

Recommendations.

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include

Chickenpox (Varicella)
Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
Flu (influenza)
Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)

Immunization schedules

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please see Your COVID-19 Vaccination for more information.

COVID-19 vaccine

Active cholera transmission is widespread in the Philippines. Cholera is rare in travelers. Certain factors may increase the risk of getting cholera or having severe disease ( more information ). Avoiding unsafe food and water and washing your hands can also help prevent cholera.

Vaccination may be considered for children and adults who are traveling to areas of active cholera transmission.

Cholera - CDC Yellow Book

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to the Philippines.

Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.

Travelers allergic to a vaccine component or who are younger than 6 months should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.

Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis A - CDC Yellow Book

Dosing info - Hep A

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages traveling to the Philippines.

Hepatitis B - CDC Yellow Book

Dosing info - Hep B

Japanese Encephalitis

Recommended for travelers who

Are moving to an area with Japanese encephalitis to live
Spend long periods of time, such as a month or more, in areas with Japanese encephalitis
Frequently travel to areas with Japanese encephalitis

Consider vaccination for travelers

Spending less than a month in areas with Japanese encephalitis but will be doing activities that increase risk of infection, such as visiting rural areas, hiking or camping, or staying in places without air conditioning, screens, or bed nets
Going to areas with Japanese encephalitis who are uncertain of their activities or how long they will be there

Not recommended for travelers planning short-term travel to urban areas or travel to areas with no clear Japanese encephalitis season.

Japanese encephalitis - CDC Yellow Book

Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine for US Children

CDC recommends that travelers going to certain areas of the Philippines take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip. Talk to your doctor about which malaria medication you should take.

Find country-specific information about malaria.

Malaria - CDC Yellow Book

Considerations when choosing a drug for malaria prophylaxis (CDC Yellow Book)

Malaria information for the Philippines.

Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.

All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months, according to CDC’s measles vaccination recommendations for international travel .

Measles (Rubeola) - CDC Yellow Book

Rabid dogs are commonly found in the Philippines. However, if you are bitten or scratched by a dog or other mammal while in the Philippines, rabies treatment is often available.

Consider rabies vaccination before your trip if your activities mean you will be around dogs or wildlife.

Travelers more likely to encounter rabid animals include

Campers, adventure travelers, or cave explorers (spelunkers)
Veterinarians, animal handlers, field biologists, or laboratory workers handling animal specimens
Visitors to rural areas

Since children are more likely to be bitten or scratched by a dog or other animals, consider rabies vaccination for children traveling to the Philippines.

Rabies - CDC Yellow Book

Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

Typhoid - CDC Yellow Book

Dosing info - Typhoid

Yellow Fever

Required for travelers ≥9 months old arriving from countries with risk for YF virus transmission; this includes >12-hour airport transits or layovers in countries with risk for YF virus transmission. 1

Yellow Fever - CDC Yellow Book

Avoid contaminated water

Leptospirosis

How most people get sick (most common modes of transmission)

Touching urine or other body fluids from an animal infected with leptospirosis
Swimming or wading in urine-contaminated fresh water, or contact with urine-contaminated mud
Drinking water or eating food contaminated with animal urine
Avoid contaminated water and soil

Clinical Guidance

Schistosomiasis

Wading, swimming, bathing, or washing in contaminated freshwater streams, rivers, ponds, lakes, or untreated pools.

Avoid bug bites

Chikungunya

Mosquito bite
Avoid Bug Bites
Mosquito bite
An infected pregnant woman can spread it to her unborn baby

Airborne & droplet

Breathing in air or accidentally eating food contaminated with the urine, droppings, or saliva of infected rodents
Bite from an infected rodent
Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus (only occurs with Andes virus)
Avoid rodents and areas where they live
Avoid sick people

Tuberculosis (TB)

Breathe in TB bacteria that is in the air from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.

Learn actions you can take to stay healthy and safe on your trip. Vaccines cannot protect you from many diseases in the Philippines, so your behaviors are important.

Eat and drink safely

Food and water standards around the world vary based on the destination. Standards may also differ within a country and risk may change depending on activity type (e.g., hiking versus business trip). You can learn more about safe food and drink choices when traveling by accessing the resources below.

Choose Safe Food and Drinks When Traveling
Water Treatment Options When Hiking, Camping or Traveling
Global Water, Sanitation and Hygiene | Healthy Water
Avoid Contaminated Water During Travel

You can also visit the Department of State Country Information Pages for additional information about food and water safety.

Prevent bug bites

Bugs (like mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas) can spread a number of diseases in the Philippines. Many of these diseases cannot be prevented with a vaccine or medicine. You can reduce your risk by taking steps to prevent bug bites.

What can I do to prevent bug bites?

Cover exposed skin by wearing long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and hats.
Use an appropriate insect repellent (see below).
Use permethrin-treated clothing and gear (such as boots, pants, socks, and tents). Do not use permethrin directly on skin.
Stay and sleep in air-conditioned or screened rooms.
Use a bed net if the area where you are sleeping is exposed to the outdoors.

What type of insect repellent should I use?

FOR PROTECTION AGAINST TICKS AND MOSQUITOES: Use a repellent that contains 20% or more DEET for protection that lasts up to several hours.
Picaridin (also known as KBR 3023, Bayrepel, and icaridin)
Oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE) or para-menthane-diol (PMD)
2-undecanone
Always use insect repellent as directed.

What should I do if I am bitten by bugs?

Avoid scratching bug bites, and apply hydrocortisone cream or calamine lotion to reduce the itching.
Check your entire body for ticks after outdoor activity. Be sure to remove ticks properly.

What can I do to avoid bed bugs?

Although bed bugs do not carry disease, they are an annoyance. See our information page about avoiding bug bites for some easy tips to avoid them. For more information on bed bugs, see Bed Bugs .

For more detailed information on avoiding bug bites, see Avoid Bug Bites .

Stay safe outdoors

If your travel plans in the Philippines include outdoor activities, take these steps to stay safe and healthy during your trip.

Stay alert to changing weather conditions and adjust your plans if conditions become unsafe.
Prepare for activities by wearing the right clothes and packing protective items, such as bug spray, sunscreen, and a basic first aid kit.
Consider learning basic first aid and CPR before travel. Bring a travel health kit with items appropriate for your activities.
If you are outside for many hours in heat, eat salty snacks and drink water to stay hydrated and replace salt lost through sweating.
Protect yourself from UV radiation : use sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15, wear protective clothing, and seek shade during the hottest time of day (10 a.m.–4 p.m.).
Be especially careful during summer months and at high elevation. Because sunlight reflects off snow, sand, and water, sun exposure may be increased during activities like skiing, swimming, and sailing.
Very cold temperatures can be dangerous. Dress in layers and cover heads, hands, and feet properly if you are visiting a cold location.

Stay safe around water

Swim only in designated swimming areas. Obey lifeguards and warning flags on beaches.
Practice safe boating—follow all boating safety laws, do not drink alcohol if driving a boat, and always wear a life jacket.
Do not dive into shallow water.
Do not swim in freshwater in developing areas or where sanitation is poor.
Avoid swallowing water when swimming. Untreated water can carry germs that make you sick.
To prevent infections, wear shoes on beaches where there may be animal waste.

Schistosomiasis and leptospirosis, infections that can be spread in fresh water, are found in the Philippines. Avoid swimming in fresh, unchlorinated water, such as lakes, ponds, or rivers.

Keep away from animals

Most animals avoid people, but they may attack if they feel threatened, are protecting their young or territory, or if they are injured or ill. Animal bites and scratches can lead to serious diseases such as rabies.

Follow these tips to protect yourself:

Do not touch or feed any animals you do not know.
Do not allow animals to lick open wounds, and do not get animal saliva in your eyes or mouth.
Avoid rodents and their urine and feces.
Traveling pets should be supervised closely and not allowed to come in contact with local animals.
If you wake in a room with a bat, seek medical care immediately. Bat bites may be hard to see.

All animals can pose a threat, but be extra careful around dogs, bats, monkeys, sea animals such as jellyfish, and snakes. If you are bitten or scratched by an animal, immediately:

Wash the wound with soap and clean water.
Go to a doctor right away.
Tell your doctor about your injury when you get back to the United States.

Consider buying medical evacuation insurance. Rabies is a deadly disease that must be treated quickly, and treatment may not be available in some countries.

Reduce your exposure to germs

Follow these tips to avoid getting sick or spreading illness to others while traveling:

Wash your hands often, especially before eating.
If soap and water aren’t available, clean hands with hand sanitizer (containing at least 60% alcohol).
Don’t touch your eyes, nose, or mouth. If you need to touch your face, make sure your hands are clean.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when coughing or sneezing.
Try to avoid contact with people who are sick.
If you are sick, stay home or in your hotel room, unless you need medical care.

Avoid sharing body fluids

Diseases can be spread through body fluids, such as saliva, blood, vomit, and semen.

Protect yourself:

Use latex condoms correctly.
Do not inject drugs.
Limit alcohol consumption. People take more risks when intoxicated.
Do not share needles or any devices that can break the skin. That includes needles for tattoos, piercings, and acupuncture.
If you receive medical or dental care, make sure the equipment is disinfected or sanitized.

Know how to get medical care while traveling

Plan for how you will get health care during your trip, should the need arise:

Carry a list of local doctors and hospitals at your destination.
Review your health insurance plan to determine what medical services it would cover during your trip. Consider purchasing travel health and medical evacuation insurance.
Carry a card that identifies, in the local language, your blood type, chronic conditions or serious allergies, and the generic names of any medications you take.
Some prescription drugs may be illegal in other countries. Call the Philippines’s embassy to verify that all of your prescription(s) are legal to bring with you.
Bring all the medicines (including over-the-counter medicines) you think you might need during your trip, including extra in case of travel delays. Ask your doctor to help you get prescriptions filled early if you need to.

Many foreign hospitals and clinics are accredited by the Joint Commission International. A list of accredited facilities is available at their website ( www.jointcommissioninternational.org ).

In some countries, medicine (prescription and over-the-counter) may be substandard or counterfeit. Bring the medicines you will need from the United States to avoid having to buy them at your destination.

Malaria is a risk in some parts of the Philippines. If you are going to a risk area, fill your malaria prescription before you leave, and take enough with you for the entire length of your trip. Follow your doctor’s instructions for taking the pills; some need to be started before you leave.

Select safe transportation

Motor vehicle crashes are the #1 killer of healthy US citizens in foreign countries.

In many places cars, buses, large trucks, rickshaws, bikes, people on foot, and even animals share the same lanes of traffic, increasing the risk for crashes.

Be smart when you are traveling on foot.

Use sidewalks and marked crosswalks.
Pay attention to the traffic around you, especially in crowded areas.
Remember, people on foot do not always have the right of way in other countries.

Riding/Driving

Choose a safe vehicle.

Choose official taxis or public transportation, such as trains and buses.
Ride only in cars that have seatbelts.
Avoid overcrowded, overloaded, top-heavy buses and minivans.
Avoid riding on motorcycles or motorbikes, especially motorbike taxis. (Many crashes are caused by inexperienced motorbike drivers.)
Choose newer vehicles—they may have more safety features, such as airbags, and be more reliable.
Choose larger vehicles, which may provide more protection in crashes.

Think about the driver.

Do not drive after drinking alcohol or ride with someone who has been drinking.
Consider hiring a licensed, trained driver familiar with the area.
Arrange payment before departing.

Follow basic safety tips.

Wear a seatbelt at all times.
Sit in the back seat of cars and taxis.
When on motorbikes or bicycles, always wear a helmet. (Bring a helmet from home, if needed.)
Avoid driving at night; street lighting in certain parts of the Philippines may be poor.
Do not use a cell phone or text while driving (illegal in many countries).
Travel during daylight hours only, especially in rural areas.
If you choose to drive a vehicle in the Philippines, learn the local traffic laws and have the proper paperwork.
Get any driving permits and insurance you may need. Get an International Driving Permit (IDP). Carry the IDP and a US-issued driver's license at all times.
Check with your auto insurance policy's international coverage, and get more coverage if needed. Make sure you have liability insurance.
Avoid using local, unscheduled aircraft.
If possible, fly on larger planes (more than 30 seats); larger airplanes are more likely to have regular safety inspections.
Try to schedule flights during daylight hours and in good weather.

Medical Evacuation Insurance

If you are seriously injured, emergency care may not be available or may not meet US standards. Trauma care centers are uncommon outside urban areas. Having medical evacuation insurance can be helpful for these reasons.

Helpful Resources

Road Safety Overseas (Information from the US Department of State): Includes tips on driving in other countries, International Driving Permits, auto insurance, and other resources.

The Association for International Road Travel has country-specific Road Travel Reports available for most countries for a minimal fee.

For information traffic safety and road conditions in the Philippines, see Travel and Transportation on US Department of State's country-specific information for the Philippines .

Maintain personal security

Use the same common sense traveling overseas that you would at home, and always stay alert and aware of your surroundings.

Before you leave

Research your destination(s), including local laws, customs, and culture.
Monitor travel advisories and alerts and read travel tips from the US Department of State.
Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) .
Leave a copy of your itinerary, contact information, credit cards, and passport with someone at home.
Pack as light as possible, and leave at home any item you could not replace.

While at your destination(s)

Carry contact information for the nearest US embassy or consulate .
Carry a photocopy of your passport and entry stamp; leave the actual passport securely in your hotel.
Follow all local laws and social customs.
Do not wear expensive clothing or jewelry.
Always keep hotel doors locked, and store valuables in secure areas.
If possible, choose hotel rooms between the 2nd and 6th floors.

Healthy Travel Packing List

Use the Healthy Travel Packing List for Philippines for a list of health-related items to consider packing for your trip. Talk to your doctor about which items are most important for you.

Why does CDC recommend packing these health-related items?

It’s best to be prepared to prevent and treat common illnesses and injuries. Some supplies and medicines may be difficult to find at your destination, may have different names, or may have different ingredients than what you normally use.

If you are not feeling well after your trip, you may need to see a doctor. If you need help finding a travel medicine specialist, see Find a Clinic . Be sure to tell your doctor about your travel, including where you went and what you did on your trip. Also tell your doctor if you were bitten or scratched by an animal while traveling.

If your doctor prescribed antimalarial medicine for your trip, keep taking the rest of your pills after you return home. If you stop taking your medicine too soon, you could still get sick.

Malaria is always a serious disease and may be a deadly illness. If you become ill with a fever either while traveling in a malaria-risk area or after you return home (for up to 1 year), you should seek immediate medical attention and should tell the doctor about your travel history.

For more information on what to do if you are sick after your trip, see Getting Sick after Travel .

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Travel Advisory July 24, 2023

Philippines - level 2: exercise increased caution.

Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed.

Exercise increased caution to the Philippines due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, and kidnapping. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

Do Not Travel to:

The Sulu Archipelago, including the southern Sulu Sea, due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, and kidnapping .
Marawi City in Mindanao due to terrorism and civil unrest .

Reconsider Travel to:

Other areas of Mindanao due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, and kidnapping .

Country Summary : Terrorist and armed groups continue plotting possible kidnappings, bombings, and other attacks in the Philippines. Terrorist and armed groups may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, markets/shopping malls, and local government facilities. The Philippine government has declared a “State of National Emergency on Account of Lawless Violence in Mindanao.”

Read the country information page for additional information on travel to the Philippines.

If you decide to travel to the Philippines:

Monitor local media for breaking events and adjust your plans based on new information.
Avoid demonstrations.
Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter .
Review the Country Security Report for the Philippines.
Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.
Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist .

The Sulu Archipelago and Sulu Sea – Level 4: Do Not Travel

Terrorist and armed groups continue to conduct kidnappings on land and at sea for ransom, bombings, and other attacks targeting U.S. citizens, foreigners, civilians, local government institutions, and security forces.

The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in the Sulu Archipelago and Sulu Sea as U.S. government employees must obtain special authorization to travel to those areas.

Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas .

Marawi City in Mindanao – Level 4: Do Not Travel

Civilians are at risk of death or injury due to conflict between remnants of terrorist groups and Philippine security forces in Marawi.

The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Mindanao as U.S. government employees must obtain special authorization to travel there.

Mindanao – Level 3: Reconsider Travel

The Philippine government maintains a state of emergency and greater police presence in the Cotabato City area, and in the Maguindanao, North Cotabato, and Sultan Kudarat provinces.

Terrorist and armed groups continue to conduct kidnappings, bombings, and other attacks targeting U.S. citizens, foreigners, civilians, local government institutions, and security forces.

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No (for tourist travel under 30 days).

Required for travelers from countries with yellow fever.

50,000 pesos/$10,000.

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1201 Roxas Boulevard Manila, Philippines 1000 Telephone: + (63) (2) 5301-2000 Emergency After-Hours Telephone: + (63) (2) 5301-2000 Fax: + (63) (2) 5301-2017 Email: [email protected]

U.S. Consular Agency - Cebu City Ground Level, Waterfront Hotel Salinas Drive Lahug, Cebu City Philippines 6000 Telephone: + (63) (32) 231-1261 Emergency After-Hours Telephone: Please contact the U.S. Embassy in Manila: + (63) (2) 301-2000 Fax: +(63) (32) 231-0174 Email: [email protected]

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See the Department of State’s Fact Sheet on Philippines for information on U.S.-Philippines relations.

Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements

Visit the website of the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Washington, D.C., for the most current visa information.

If you remain in the Philippines beyond the “admit until” date stamped in your passport by immigration authorities, you may be subject to fines and detention by the Philippine Bureau of Immigration (BI).

Certain foreigners must apply for an Emigration Clearance Certificate (ECC) from BI before they may depart the Philippines.

See the Philippine Bureau of Immigration (BI)'s website for information about Philippine visas, exit clearances, and Alien Certificate Registration (ACR).

See the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA)'s website for information about the Special Retiree Resident Visa (SRRV).

U.S. citizens who intend to work in the Philippines should contact the Philippines Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) for information.

The U.S. Department of State is unaware of any HIV/AIDS entry restrictions for visitors or foreign residents of the Philippines.

We advise all U.S. citizens against traveling with potentially prohibited items, such as firearms, on their person or in their checked baggage. While at the airport or traveling in country, possession of prohibited items such as live or spent ammunition or firearms, or anything resembling such items -- whether it be a souvenir, gift, or artifact – may subject the traveler to prosecution and stringent penalties by local authorities. Learn more about how to avoid problems when traveling abroad with firearms.

Check with your airline to determine whether a particular item is allowed for transport, as well as with the appropriate authorities in the Philippines – such as the Philippine National Police and Bureau of Immigration – as well as the appropriate authorities in any transit countries.

You can find information on dual nationality , prevention of international child abduction , and customs regulations on our website.

Safety and Security

Terrorism: Terrorist groups, and those inspired by such organizations, are intent on attacking U.S. citizens abroad. Terrorists are increasingly using less-sophisticated methods of attack – including knives, firearms, and vehicles – to target crowds more effectively. Frequently, their aim is unprotected or vulnerable targets, such as:

High-profile public events (sporting contests, political rallies, demonstrations, holiday events, celebratory gatherings, etc.)
Hotels, clubs, and restaurants frequented by tourists
Places of worship
Shopping malls and markets
Public transportation systems (including subways, buses, trains, and scheduled commercial flights)

U.S. citizens should remain alert to the potential for explosions and bombings as part of pre-planned attacks, as well as the threat of kidnapping.

Terrorist and armed groups continue plotting possible kidnappings, bombings, and other attacks in the Philippines. Terrorist and armed groups may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, markets/shopping malls, and local government facilities.

The Philippine government has declared a “State of National Emergency on Account of Lawless Violence in Mindanao.” On August 24, 2020, dual suicide bombings in Jolo, Sulu, Mindanao, killed 15 people and injured 77 others.

For more information, please visit our website here .

Crime: Confidence games (con games), pickpocketing, Internet scams, and credit/ATM card fraud are common. Be wary of unknown individuals who attempt to befriend you, especially just after you arrive in country. Do not accept food, drinks, or rides in private vehicles from strangers, even if they appear to be legitimate. Solo travelers have been drugged and robbed by strangers after accepting an invitation to visit a tourist destination.

Kidnappings, physical assaults, murder-for-hire, and other violent crimes occur in the Philippines. Philippine government law enforcement agencies are engaged in a nationwide counter-narcotics campaign that has resulted in a sharp increase in violence between police and individuals suspected of involvement in the drug trade. As part of this campaign, law enforcement is engaged in aggressive search and buy-bust operations that could affect foreigners.

Taxis or ride-sharing applications are the recommended form of public transportation. However, taxi drivers and/or individuals using stolen taxi cabs have committed robberies. Ask the hotel, restaurant, and/or business establishment to call a reliable taxi service for you.

Do not enter a taxi if it has already accepted another passenger.
Request that the taxi driver use the meter to record your fare.
Wait for another cab if the driver is unwilling to comply with these requests.
Make a mental note of the license plate number of your taxi, or text it to someone, should there be a problem.

When driving in the city, make certain that vehicle doors are locked and windows are rolled up.

Travelers have been stopped and robbed shortly after leaving Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport in a taxi or private vehicle.

One common form of credit/ATM card fraud involves an illicit electronic device attached to ATM card readers that retrieves and records information, including the PIN, from a card's magnetic strip. Refer to the Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) website for more information .

International Financial Scams: See the Department of State and the FBI pages for information on scams.

Internet romance and financial scams are prevalent in the Philippines. Scams are often initiated through Internet postings/profiles or by unsolicited emails and letters. Scammers almost always pose as U.S. citizens who have no one else to turn to for help. Common scams include:

Romance/online dating
Money transfers
Lucrative sales
Gold purchase
Contracts with promises of large commissions
Grandparent/relative targeting
Free trip/luggage
nheritance notices
Work permits/job offers
Bank overpayments

Victims of Crime: U.S. citizen victims of sexual assault are encouraged to contact the U.S. Embassy for assistance.

Report crimes to the local police at the 911 hotline and contact the U.S. Embassy at +(63)(2) 5301-2000. Remember that local authorities are responsible for investigating and prosecuting the crime.

See our webpage on help for U.S. victims of crime overseas .

Help you find appropriate medical care.
Assist you in reporting a crime to the police.
Contact relatives or friends with your written consent.
Provide general information regarding the victim’s role during the local investigation and following its conclusion.
Provide a list of local attorneys.
Provide our information on victim’s compensation programs in the U.S.
Provide an emergency loan for repatriation to the United States and/or limited medical support in cases of destitution.
Help you find accommodation and arrange flights home.
Replace a stolen or lost passport.

Domestic Violence: U.S. citizen victims of domestic violence are encouraged to contact the Embassy for assistance.

Tourism: Please check with the Philippine Department of Tourism before traveling. The safety standards you might expect of transport and tour operators, including adventure activities such as diving, are not always met. Sufficient safety equipment may not be provided, and recommended maintenance standards and safety precautions may not be observed. Always use available safety equipment, such as lifejackets or seatbelts, even if others do not. If appropriate safety equipment is not available, use another provider. In the event of an injury, appropriate medical treatment is widely available throughout the country. Outside of a major metropolitan center, it may take more time for first responders and medical professionals to stabilize a patient and provide life-saving assistance. U.S. citizens are encouraged to purchase medical evacuation insurance . If you are planning to dive, the Diver’s Alert Network (DAN) provides information on diving accident management.

Local Laws & Special Circumstances

Criminal Penalties: You are subject to local laws. If you violate local laws, even unknowingly, you may be expelled, arrested, or imprisoned. Individuals establishing a business or practicing a profession that requires additional permits or licensing should seek information from the competent local authorities, prior to practicing or operating a business.

The judicial process in the Philippines typically is lengthy, extending for years rather than weeks or months, and individuals charged with a crime can be held in indefinite pre-trial detention as their case makes its way through the judicial system. Penalties for possessing, using, or trafficking in illegal drugs in the Philippines are severe.

Convicted offenders can expect long jail sentences and heavy fines.

If a traveler is found to have any amount of drugs on his or her person, or nearby, when arriving or departing from the Philippines, he or she will be charged with trafficking. Trafficking is a non-bailable charge, and the maximum penalty is life imprisonment. If you intend to enter the Philippines with a prescribed controlled substance (e.g., medical marijuana), obtain clearance from the Philippine government first.

Since June 2016, Philippine authorities have conducted a public campaign against illegal drugs. This has resulted in armed confrontations between authorities and suspected drug dealers and users.

Always carry a copy of your passport in the event that you are asked about your citizenship. You may be questioned by authorities if you take pictures of certain buildings, especially government buildings or military installations. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs could land you immediately in jail.

The Philippine Bureau of Immigration (BI) may consider the participation of foreigners in demonstrations or political rallies in the Philippines to be a violation of the terms of admission. Foreign nationals who participate in demonstrations, political rallies, or other activity deemed anti-government in nature may be detained and deported for violating Philippine immigration laws.

In the Philippines, any adult in the company of a minor under 12 years old who is not related within the “fourth degree” may be subject to a severe penalty. U.S. citizens should be aware of this law both to avoid unlawful behavior and to protect themselves against potentially frivolous accusations.

Furthermore, some laws are also prosecutable in the United States, regardless of local law. For examples, see our website on crimes against minors abroad and the Department of Justice website.

Arrest Notification: If you are arrested or detained, ask police or prison officials to notify the U.S. Embassy immediately. See our webpage for further information.

Counterfeit and Pirated Goods: Although counterfeit and pirated goods are prevalent in many countries, they may still be illegal according to local laws. You may also pay fines or have to give them up if you bring them back to the United States. See the U.S. Department of Justice website for more information.

Faith-Based Travelers: See the following webpages for details:

Faith-Based Travel Information
International Religious Freedom Report – see country reports
Human Rights Report – see country reports
Hajj Fact Sheet for Travelers
Best Practices for Volunteering Abroad

LGBTQI+ Travelers: There is no prohibition on entry into the Philippines by LGBTQI+ individuals. Transgender travelers should be aware that immigration officials may require supporting documents if the gender in the traveler’s passport does not reflect the gender expression of a transgender person. According to Philippine law, an individual’s sex must match that assigned at birth as reflected on the official birth certificate, even in cases of post-operative sex reassignment.

Same-sex relationships are not illegal in the Philippines, but they lack legal recognition. No federal law prohibits discrimination against LGBTQI+ individuals. Several cities, however, have passed local ordinances protecting LGBTQI+ rights. Despite these legislative efforts, LGBTQI+ individuals continue to face discrimination and harassment.

See our LGBTQI+ Travel Information page and section 6 of our Human Rights Report for further details.

Travelers with Disabilities: Streets, buildings, and public transportation may lack facilities for persons with disabilities. Most public buildings are inaccessible to persons with physical disabilities or mobility impairments. Government efforts to improve access to transportation for persons with disabilities are limited due to weak implementing regulations.

There are local stores in the Philippines for durable medical equipment (DME) and some pharmacies also carry limited medical supplies and equipment.

For information regarding disability laws, please visit the Philippines National Council on Disability Affairs website.

Students: See our Students Abroad page and .

Women Travelers: See our travel tips for Women Travelers .

For emergency services in the Philippines, dial 911.

Ambulance services are not widely available, and training and availability of emergency responders may be below U.S. standards. Not all ambulances are equipped with state-of-the-art medical equipment.

We do not pay medical bills. Be aware that U.S. Medicare/Medicaid does not apply overseas. Most hospitals and doctors overseas do not accept U.S. health insurance. For more information about TRICARE medical services overseas (a health care program for uniformed service members, retirees, and their families), including possible vaccinations, please visit their Tricare-overseas website .

Medical Insurance: Make sure your health insurance plan provides coverage overseas. Most care providers overseas only accept cash payments. See our webpage for more information on insurance overseas. Visit the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for more information on type of insurance you should consider before you travel overseas.

We strongly recommend supplemental insurance to cover medical evacuation.

Always carry your prescription medication in original packaging, along with your doctor’s prescription. Check with the Philippine Bureau of Customs to ensure the medication is legal in the Philippines.

Vaccinations: Be up-to-date on all vaccinations recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Further health information:

World Health Organization
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Air Quality: Visit AirNow Department of State for information on air quality at U.S. Embassies and Consulates.

The U.S. Embassy maintains a list of doctors and hospitals in the Philippines. We do not endorse or recommend any specific medical provider or clinic.

Health facilities in general:

Adequate health facilities are available throughout the country but health care in rural areas may be below U.S. standards.
Public medical clinics lack basic resources and supplies.
Hospitals and doctors often require payment “up front” prior to service or admission.
Patients bear all costs for transfer to or between hospitals.
Psychological and psychiatric services are limited, even in the larger cities, with hospital-based care only available through government institutions.
Hospitals usually require advance payment or proof of adequate insurance before admitting a patient.
U.S. citizens have lodged a large number of complaints about unethical business practices, prices, and collection measures against some of the hospitals in the Philippines. Travelers should make efforts to obtain complete information on billing, pricing, and proposed medical procedures before agreeing to any medical care.
Be aware that some hotels or resorts may have exclusive agreements with medical providers, which may limit your choices in seeking emergency medical attention.
Medical staff may speak little or no English.
Generally, in public hospitals only minimal staff is available overnight in non-emergency wards. Consider hiring a private nurse or having family spend the night with the patient, especially a minor child.

Medical Tourism and Elective Surgery:

U.S. citizens have suffered serious complications or died during or after having cosmetic or other elective surgery.
Medical tourism is a rapidly growing industry. People seeking health care overseas should understand that medical systems operate differently from those in the United States and are not subject to the same rules and regulations. Anyone interested in traveling for medical purposes should consult with their local physician before traveling and visit the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website for more information on medical tourism.
We strongly recommend supplemental insurance to cover medical evacuation in the event of unforeseen medical complications.
Your legal options in case of malpractice are very limited in the Philippines.
Although the Philippines has many elective/cosmetic surgery facilities that are on par with those found in the United States, the quality of care varies widely. If you plan to undergo surgery in the Philippines, make sure that emergency medical facilities are available and professionals are accredited and qualified.

Pharmaceuticals:

Exercise caution when purchasing medication overseas. Pharmaceuticals, both over the counter and requiring prescription in the United States, are often readily available for purchase with few controls. Counterfeit medication is common and may prove to be ineffective, the wrong strength, or contain dangerous ingredients. Medication should be purchased in consultation with a medical professional and from reputable establishments.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Food and Drug Administration are responsible for rules governing the transport of medication to the United States. Medication purchased abroad must meet their requirements to be legally brought back into the United States. Medication should be for personal use and must be approved for usage in the United States. Please visit the U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Food and Drug Administration websites for more information.

Water Quality:

In many areas, tap water is not potable. Bottled water and beverages are generally safe, although you should be aware that many restaurants and hotels serve tap water unless bottled water is specifically requested. Be aware that ice for drinks may be made using tap water.

Adventure Travel:

Visit the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website for more information about Adventure Travel .

The following diseases are prevalent:

Tuberculosis
Chikungunya
Visit the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website for more information about Resources for Travelers regarding specific issues in the Philippines.

Air Quality:

Air pollution is a significant problem in several major cities in the Philippines. Consider the impact seasonal smog and heavy particulate pollution may have on you and consult your doctor before traveling if necessary.

Travel and Transportation

Road Conditions and Safety: Vehicle traffic is dense and unpredictable. The road system is frequently congested, and drivers are often undisciplined. Consider the risks of driving your own vehicle if you are not used to Philippine road conditions. Avoid driving off the national highways and other paved roads, especially at night. Be extra vigilant when crossing the street. Do not expect vehicles to stop.

Traffic Laws: If you are involved in an accident, contact the local police, and attempt to stay inside your car until the police arrive before engaging with the other driver. Do not attempt to negotiate with drivers until police arrive. Drivers often ignore or do not yield to emergency vehicles, which may delay their arrival to the scene of an accident.

Always have a valid driver’s license and relevant documents with you when driving. Please review the following notices circulated by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to avoid scams and requests for bribes from apprehending officers: List of Traffic Violations and Penalties, No Contact Traffic Apprehension Policy, and Procedure in Settling Traffic Violations The MMDA also publishes guidelines on what to do during vehicular accidents .

Public Transportation: Exercise caution while traveling by inter-island ferryboats or other public transportation. Avoid overcrowded or unsafe transport. There have been 19 major inter-island ferryboat accidents since 2012, two with significant loss of life. U.S. government employees are advised not to use inter-island ferry boat services unless they are the only means of transportation available. There have also been a series of bus accidents due to poor bus maintenance or driver error. While taxis are the recommended form of public transportation, there have been safety issues using taxis. Please refer to our Safety and Security section for more information.

See our Road Safety page for more information. Visit the Philippine Department of Tourism website , the national authority responsible for road safety.

Aviation Safety Oversight: The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has assessed the government of the Philippine’s Civil Aviation Authority as being in compliance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) aviation safety standards for oversight of the Philippine’s air carrier operations. Further information may be found on the FAA’s safety assessment page.

Maritime Travel: Mariners planning travel to the Philippines should also check for U.S. maritime advisories and alerts . Information may also be posted to the U.S. Coast Guard homeport website and the NGA broadcast warnings .

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Tips for traveling in the Philippines right now, from people who just went

Flights to manila may be more expensive than they were before the pandemic.

Underwater photographer Erik Lucas has regularly traveled to the Philippines since 2014, using those trips to teach workshops on capturing the Pacific country’s vibrant marine life . Then the pandemic hit, and Lucas waited years to return. “The moment they announced that they were reopening without quarantine, I booked tickets,” Lucas says.

The Philippines began welcoming fully vaccinated international travelers from approved countries in February. On April 1, the archipelago will reopen to fully vaccinated travelers from all countries.

While there are covid-specific entry requirements to get to the Philippines, Lucas felt the end result was worth the additional effort, and he encourages other travelers to visit. “Absolutely go,” he says.

To prepare for your own trip, By The Way collected advice from recent visitors and travel experts on how to navigate a pandemic trip to the Philippines.

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Know the basic travel requirements

Fully vaccinated travelers must provide proof of immunization (your white CDC card will do) as well as A negative RT-PCR result from a test taken within 48 hours of departure to the Philippines. This timeline excludes layovers as long as travelers stay within airports.

Children under 12 are exempt from the vaccination requirement if they are traveling with a fully vaccinated parent.

Visitors who are unvaccinated, partially vaccinated or whose vaccination status can’t be confirmed also have to provide proof of a negative PCR test taken within 48 hours of their flight to the Philippines, in addition to other quarantine requirements .

All travelers must register with the One Health Pass (OHP), apply for an e-Health Declaration Card (e-HDC) and show that they have purchased travel insurance that includes covid-19 treatment with a minimum coverage of $35,000. Lucas used the Squaremouth platform to find the travel insurance he needed to meet the Philippines’ entry requirements.

Once you’ve arrived, there may also be specific domestic travel restrictions depending on the destination. Check to make sure if you need an additional coronavirus test before taking trips within the country .

Airports are slammed. Here are 6 ways to manage the chaos.

Keep track of travel restrictions online

As with all trips during the pandemic, it is critical to watch for updates to travel restrictions ahead of your trip.

“It changes all the time,” says Pow Belgado, who visited the Philippines in March to see her family in Manila and Batangas. She turned to the Facebook page of the Philippines’ Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF). “They’re very up to date,” she says, adding that the page made understanding travel restrictions more manageable with easy-to-read graphics.

Belgado also recommends checking for news through the Philippine embassy and contacting its staff if you have any confusion. “I had a question and they emailed me back on a Sunday,” she says. “I was quite surprised.”

Hans Van Der Sande, treasurer of the casino and resort complex Okada Manila, relied on updates from the Philippine Airlines website. Its Covid-19 Travel Guide offers information for passengers flying to, from and within the Philippines.

You can also visit the official tourism website or the Department of Health ’s website.

Anticipate fewer flight options

Daniel Robbins booked his flight to the Philippines as soon as he heard about the reopening plan. Because Robbins was so early, there weren’t great flight options to get from Los Angeles to Manila; airlines are still ramping up services to the country.

“[I got] like the only [flight] available before it started getting very expensive,” he says. “I had to fly from California to Hawaii, Hawaii to Guam, Guam to Manila. It took forever.”

While planning for his 2½-week trip to Manila and Cebu, Norman Villaroman — a native of the Philippines and founder of the family travel blog Go Places With Kids — also noticed tickets were more expensive than before the pandemic.

As demand rises for flights to the Philippines, the cost of tickets should go down, and options should increase. Villaroman says travelers should make sure the flight is flexible in case they need to cancel or reschedule based on the results of a coronavirus test.

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How to prepare for your travel day

Travelers will have to present their essential documents — such as proof of vaccination and OHP QR code — at their departure airport when checking in for their flight, again before they board and upon landing in the Philippines. They will also be asked to show their travel insurance and test results before departing.

“They check every step of the way,” Lucas says, noting that he was surprised how thoroughly they reviewed his travel insurance policy.

Robbins arrived at the airport much earlier than usual, giving himself four hours in case something went awry. Before he left home, he made sure he had multiple copies of every required document for his trip. “I didn’t want to rely on them only being on my phone,” he says.

What happens when you land

Visitors will have to show their essential travel documents when they arrive in the Philippines. The process is smooth, Belgado says, but she recommends sitting as close as you can to the front of the plane so you can be one of the first to the counters for your document review.

Once you have gone through immigration and coronavirus procedures at the airport, you are free to leave and begin your adventure. Just make sure you keep track of your vaccination card throughout your trip — most hotels require guests to provide proof of vaccination to enter and check in.

“Having your vaccine card is almost as important as having your passport,” Van Der Sande says.

Aside from vaccine requirements, Van Der Sande says the only other major coronavirus precaution is that masks are required in public places .

Otherwise, there aren’t many restrictions limiting a traveler’s experience in the Philippines. Bars and restaurants are open, but they may have limited capacity. Belgado says she went to the beach, malls and casinos, and “it felt normal.”

Robbins enjoyed the reduced capacity on his snorkel excursion. Although that meant customers had to wait a little longer for their turn to board a boat, people weren’t packed in together like they would be before the pandemic.

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Plan your coronavirus tests to get home

As a reminder, anyone coming to the United States must get an approved test within a day of their flight.

Belgado says people staying in Manila should have no problem finding and arranging a coronavirus test, but if you’re staying in a smaller or more remote destination, plan your test with more care. While staying in Batangas, she didn’t realize the testing lab needed to send out her sample to another facility, so getting results took much longer than she expected. She had to splurge on a second test to make sure she could get the results in time.

When planning your own tests, Belgado says, ask the lab how long they will need to process a test within your travel window.

To cut the stress of finding a test locally, Villaroman packed an at-home test that is approved for U.S. travel restrictions. Should you go this route, note that tests must be approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and be taken over a video call with real-time supervision from a telehealth service. Some options include Qured’s antigen self-tests and BinaxNOW’s kit (not the over-the-counter version found at drugstores; you have to order the COVID-19 Ag Card Home Test online and make sure it includes video-call support). Detect’s coronavirus test uses the same technology as a PCR lab test and delivers results in about an hour.

“I also brought some extra at-home tests for peace of mind just so I could test myself if I had symptoms,” Villaroman says, echoing advice from many coronavirus experts .

More travel tips

Vacation planning: Start with a strategy to maximize days off by taking PTO around holidays. Experts recommend taking multiple short trips for peak happiness . Want to take an ambitious trip? Here are 12 destinations to try this year — without crowds.

Cheap flights: Follow our best advice for scoring low airfare , including setting flight price alerts and subscribing to deal newsletters. If you’re set on an expensive getaway, here’s a plan to save up without straining your credit limit.

Airport chaos: We’ve got advice for every scenario , from canceled flights to lost luggage . Stuck at the rental car counter? These tips can speed up the process. And following these 52 rules of flying should make the experience better for everyone.

Expert advice: Our By The Way Concierge solves readers’ dilemmas , including whether it’s okay to ditch a partner at security, or what happens if you get caught flying with weed . Submit your question here . Or you could look to the gurus: Lonely Planet and Rick Steves .

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Malacañang approves further easing of Philippine travel requirements

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Malacañang approves further easing of Philippine travel requirements

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MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang has approved the recommendation by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) to further ease travel restrictions for people entering the Philippines.

Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, via orders from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., issued a memorandum on Friday, October 28, approving the IATF resolution released on October 4.

The IATF is composed of representatives from several government agencies, and is tasked with managing the spread of infectious diseases, such as COVID-19.

The IATF’s Resolution No. 2 (series of 2022) states that fully vaccinated travelers need not test prior to traveling. A person is fully vaccinated when they have completed a two-dose series or a single dose COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days before leaving to travel to the Philippines.

Proof of vaccination includes a World Health Organization International Certificate of Vaccinations of Prophylaxis VaxCertPH, a vaccination certificate from a foreign government, and other proofs of vaccination.

For the unvaccinated, or those whose vaccination status cannot be validated, the requirements are:

For those 15 years and older (whether Filipino or a foreign national), a negative rapid antigen test result from a laboratory and administered by a health professional – which means self-tests aren’t allowed. The test must be taken within 24 hours of departure from their country of origin.
For travelers 15 and above who did not take a pre-departure antigen test, they must undergo an antigen test upon arrival at the airport. The test must be administered and certified by a healthcare professional and should be laboratory-based.
Unvaccinated minors accompanied by adults will follow the quarantine protocols of their parents or the adults accompanying them.
Unvaccinated minors travelling solo are required to take pre-departure laboratory-based antigen exams or take one upon arrival at the airport.

Travelers who end up testing positive for COVID-19 in the antigen test will undergo quarantine procedures as specified by the Philippines’ health department.

The Philippines has long waived testing requirements for fully-vaccinated foreign nationals but required a negative RT-PCR test results for unvaccinated foreign travelers .

Pandemic protocols have eased rapidly in the first months of the Marcos administration. The President recently signed an order that made mask-wearing optional both indoors and outdoors. – Rappler.com

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Entry requirements.

This advice reflects the UK government’s understanding of current rules for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK, for the most common types of travel.

The authorities in the Philippines set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Embassy of the Philippines in the UK .

To enter the Philippines as a visitor, you must have a ticket for your departure. Most airlines will not carry you if you cannot produce your departure ticket.

You must also register with the ‘e-travel’ system 72 hours or less prior to your arrival.

COVID-19 rules

There are no COVID-19 testing or vaccination requirements for travellers entering the Philippines.

Passport validity requirements

Your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive.

Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.

You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.

Visa requirements

UK passport holders do not need a visa to visit the Philippines for 30 days.

If you overstay your visa-free 30 days without getting an extension , or if you overstay any visa without authority, it is a serious matter. You could face fees and fines, and detention if you cannot pay them, or you could be deported at your own expense.

If you want a visa to live, work, or study in the Philippines, you’ll need to meet the requirements of the Philippine immigration regulations . This includes having certain UK documents (birth certificates, marriage certificates, UK police certificates, school documents) legalised by the Legalisation Office (not by the Philippine Embassy in London).

Children travelling without their parents

If your non-Filipino children aged 14 or under are travelling without either parent, you must apply for a waiver of exclusion ground for entry into the Philippines .

Vaccination requirements

At least 8 weeks before your trip, check the vaccinations and certificates you need in TravelHealthPro’s Philippines guide .

Depending on your circumstances this may include:

a yellow fever vaccination certificate
a polio vaccination certificate

Customs rules

There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of the Philippines . You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.

Taking money into the Philippines

You cannot bring in more than 50,000 Philippine pesos. If you are bringing in foreign currency (cash or cheques) worth more than 10,000 US dollars, you must complete a foreign currency declaration form on arrival.

Exit requirements

If you have stayed in the Philippines for 6 months or more on a tourist visa, you must get an emigration clearance certificate ( ECC ) during the 72 hours before you leave the country.

If you were in the Philippines on a visa issued by the Department of Justice ( DoJ ), the Board of Investments ( BoI ), the Philippine Retirement Authority ( PRA ) or the Philippine Economic Zone Authority ( PEZA ), you will need a travel pass from the department that issued your visa to leave the Philippines. If you have an ECC , you do not need a travel pass.

Airport tax

If you’re leaving the country from Cebu Mactan airport you must pay a departure tax of 850 Philippine pesos in local currency or the equivalent in US dollars. There’s no longer a departure tax at Manila airport. This information can change and you should check with local authorities before you travel.

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Exercise a high degree of caution in the Philippines overall due to the threat of terrorism and violent crime.

Higher levels apply in some areas.

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Local emergency contacts

Fire and rescue services, medical emergencies.

Call 117 for the Police National Operations Center hotline.

Or contact your nearest Philippines National Police (PNP) station.

Advice levels

Exercise a high degree of caution in the Philippines overall.

Exercise a high degree of caution in the Philippines overall due to the threat of terrorism and violent crime.

See Safety .

Do not travel to:

central and western Mindanao, including the Zamboanga Peninsula;
the Sulu Archipelago; and
the southern Sulu Sea area

due to the very high threat of terrorism and kidnapping.

Reconsider your need to travel to eastern Mindanao (excluding Camiguin, Dinagat and Siargao Islands).

Reconsider your need to travel to eastern Mindanao (excluding Camiguin, Dinagat and Siargao Islands), due to political violence and the threat of terrorism.

Terrorist attacks could occur anywhere in the Philippines. Possible targets include aviation and airports, public transport, hotels, shopping malls, restaurants, major events, places of worship and tourist areas. Be alert to possible threats. On 3 December 2023 there was a terrorist attack in Marawi City resulting in four dead and many injured, leading to heightened security arrangements in Mindanao and elsewhere, including Manila.
Kidnappings occur in the Philippines and kidnappers may target popular tourist areas. The threat of kidnapping and piracy in the southern Philippines is high, especially in the area of the Sulu Archipelago. If you travel to the southern Philippines despite our advice, get professional security advice. Ensure your accommodation has proper security measures. Don't travel by boat.
Protests can turn violent. It's illegal to take part in political rallies if you're not Filipino. Avoid large public gatherings.
Violent and other serious crime is common. Many crimes involve guns. Gangs often drug tourists before robbing or assaulting them. Pickpocketing, bag snatching, and scams are common. Don't leave food or drinks unattended. Avoid using public transport. Be careful in crowded shopping malls and other public places. Only use ATMs in secure locations.
Typhoons, tropical storms, flooding, landslides, earthquakes and tsunamis are common. These events may disrupt essential services. Know your accommodation's evacuation plan.

Full travel advice: Safety

Medical facilities are generally adequate in major cities. Medical facilities are limited outside cities.
Malaria and dengue are common, especially in many provincial areas. Other insect-borne diseases include Japanese encephalitis and filariasis. Consider taking anti-malarial medication.
Foodborne, waterborne and other infectious diseases include cholera, typhoid and hepatitis. Drink only boiled or bottled water. Avoid raw or undercooked food. Don't swim in lakes or rivers.
HIV/AIDS is a risk. Take precautions if you engage in high-risk activities.

Full travel advice: Health

If you're accused of a crime, authorities may not let you leave the Philippines until investigations and legal proceedings are finished. These can take a long time, sometimes years.
Don't use or carry illegal drugs. Penalties are severe and police are strictly enforcing drug laws. Mandatory sentences are common for possessing small amounts of drugs and may include life imprisonment.
The Philippines has strong laws against child sex crimes and human trafficking. Sentences can include life imprisonment. You can also be charged under Australian law for child sex crimes committed overseas.
Local laws don't protect LGBTI rights. Consider avoiding public displays of affection.

Full travel advice: Local laws

You can enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of 30 days or less, provided that you meet all of the requirements and certain conditions . Entry and exit conditions can change at short notice. You should contact the nearest embassy or consulate of the Philippines for the latest details.
You must register your travel to and from the Philippines on the eTravel Card online portal in order to receive a QR code to use for arrival and departure formalities.
Airlines and countries you transit throug https://etravel.gov.ph/h may have different requirements. Check and fully understand the requirements of the airline you're travelling with. Also check the requirements of any country you're transiting through. Transit passengers should ensure they meet all entry requirements for the Philippines. Flight cancellations or delays have resulted in transit passengers who do not meet arrival requirements having to remain inside the airport, sometimes for many days.
Airside transfer is not permitted between Terminal 3, and Terminal 1 or 2 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). All travellers transiting to or from Terminal 3 must pass through Immigration and meet all Philippine arrival requirements.

Failure to meet entry requirements may result in you being denied entry to the Philippines and detained until the next available flight to your port of departure or Australia, at your own expense.

Full travel advice: Travel

Local contacts

The Consular Services Charter details what the Australian Government can and can't do to help you overseas.
For consular help, contact the Australian Embassy in Manila .
To stay up to date with local information, follow the Embassy’s social media accounts

Full travel advice: Local contacts

Full advice

Terrorist attacks, including bombings, are possible anytime, anywhere in the Philippines, including Manila.

The Philippine media occasionally reports that terrorists may be planning attacks.

Possible targets for future attacks include places travellers and expats visit, such as:

aviation and airports
transport hubs and the metro system
hotels, shopping malls, clubs, restaurants, bars and markets
places of worship
outdoor recreation events
other tourist areas

Mindanao and the southern Philippines

These areas have a high threat of:

terrorist attacks
violent crime
violent clashes between armed groups

We continue to advise do not travel to central or western Mindanao. If despite our advice you visit these areas:

get professional security advice
have effective personal security measures in place

If you get into trouble, the Australian Government may be unable to help. In most cases, our ability to provide consular assistance in do not travel locations is extremely limited.

Any travel by Australian officials to do not travel locations is subject to high-level approval and is based on a rigorous risk assessment.

Terror attacks

Terror attacks include:

On 3 December 2023 there was a terrorist attack in Marawi City resulting in four dead and many injured, leading to heightened security arrangements in Mindanao and elsewhere, including Manila.
On 24 August 2020, a dual bomb attack in Jolo, Sulu killed 14 people and injured 75.
On 7 September 2019, a bomb blast in a public market in Sultan Kudarat, Mindanao injured 7 people.
On 28 June 2019, several soldiers and civilians were killed in a suicide bombing at the entrance to a military base at Indanan in Sulu, Mindanao.
On 30 January 2019, a grenade attack at the Mahardika mosque in Zamboanga City, Mindanao killed 2 people and injured others.
On 27 January 2019, a bomb attack at the Roman Catholic Cathedral of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Jolo, Sulu, Mindanao, killed more than 27 people and injured many more.

Terrorism is a threat worldwide.

More information:

Kidnapping occurs across the world with political, ideological, and criminal motives. Foreigners, including Australians, have been kidnapped overseas whilst travelling. Kidnaps can happen anywhere, anytime, including in destinations that are typically at lower risk.

Kidnapping can happen anywhere in the Philippines, including in metropolitan Manila. Kidnapping can be business, criminal or terrorism-related, and foreign nationals are affected. Kidnappings occur in rural, urban and coastal areas. Criminal kidnappers tend to target individuals perceived as wealthy. The threat is highest in central and western Mindanao, especially:

along the Zamboanga Peninsula
in the Sulu Archipelago
off the coast of Sabah, Malaysia

Locals, expatriates and foreigners, including Australians, have been kidnapped in central and western Mindanao and in eastern Malaysia. Kidnappers sometimes hold victims for a long time, even for years, before releasing them. They sometimes kill their captives.

The threat of piracy in the southern Philippines is high, especially in the Sulu Archipelago.

If, despite our advice, you travel to an area with a high risk of kidnapping, our ability to provide consular assistance in these destinations will be limited.

To reduce the risk of kidnapping:

always be alert to your personal security and surroundings
get professional security advice for travel in locations with a heightened kidnap risk
check your accommodation has appropriate security measures
avoid isolated locations, particularly when travelling alone
notify family or friends of planned travel, and share your location
avoid talking about your money or business affairs
use ATMs in public places and during daylight hours
avoid giving personal details to strangers online or over the phone

The Australian Government's longstanding policy is that it doesn't make payments or concessions to kidnappers. Ransom payments to kidnappers have funded further terrorist attacks and criminal activity. Paying a ransom to terrorist groups will likely break Australian counter-terrorism financing laws.

Travelling by boat

Civil unrest and political tension

Avoid all protests, demonstrations, or rallies, and monitor local media for updated information. See our general information on staying safe in case of demonstrations .

Public protests and events that draw large groups of people are not uncommon and can gather quickly. Sometimes they can turn violent.

It's illegal to take part in political rallies if you're not Filipino. Authorities may deport Australians or cancel their visas for being involved.

Armed clashes occur between security forces and militants, throughout the country but especially in central and western Mindanao.

The armed wing of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), the New People’s Army (CPP-NPA), operates throughout the Philippines. They are often involved in attacks targeting Philippine security forces.

In central and western Mindanao, armed clashes between rival clans and other armed groups are common, often resulting in deaths.

If you see a confrontation between police and criminals or between rival groups, leave the area straight away.

Demonstrations and civil unrest

Violent crime

Violent crime is a serious problem in the Philippines.

Gun ownership is widespread and poorly regulated. This adds to the high rate of violent crime.

Gunfights between police and criminals have occurred in the past, including in tourist areas in Manila. People, including bystanders, have been killed or injured in such incidents.

Terrorist groups are sometimes involved in violent criminal activities in rural areas. They target business interests, including mining projects, for extortion.

Several Australians have died after property disputes turned violent.

There have been instances where armed criminals have robbed and killed or injured people on:

Avoid travel on these forms of transport.

Gangs are active in Manila, and provincial resort towns.

Gangs can drug, rob or assault tourists.

Drink spiking can occur, including in areas frequented by foreigners in Metro Manila. To reduce the risk of drink spiking:

never accept food or drinks from strangers or leave drinks unattended
if you aren't sure if a drink is safe, leave it
stay with people you trust in bars, nightclubs and taxis

Petty crime and scams

Pickpocketing and bag snatching are common, including in Manila. Be careful in crowded shopping malls, bars and nightclubs, and other public places.

Scams , including those involving property ownership, business ventures, credit cards and ATMs, are common. You should seek legal advice before committing to any major financial decision.

Online relationship and friendship scams are common. In the past, victims, which have included Australians, have been blackmailed or found themselves facing legal action.

Be cautious of anyone you meet online from overseas.
Learn the signs of a relationship scam. Know what to watch for.
Never send money.
If you've already given them money, don't go overseas to try to get it back.
Always confirm their identity (including their age), before going overseas to meet them.

Learn more about internet friendship, dating and marriage scams on ScamWatch.

To protect yourself from scams:

undertake due diligence when entering into business ventures
only use ATMs in secure locations such as banks, shops and shopping centres
always keep your debit and credit cards in sight

To protect yourself from crime:

always keep your personal belongings close, especially in crowded areas
monitor local sources for information about new security risks

Cyber security

You may be at risk of cyber-based threats during overseas travel to any country. Digital identity theft is a growing concern. Your devices and personal data can be compromised, especially if you’re connecting to Wi-Fi, using or connecting to shared or public computers, or to Bluetooth.

Social media can also be risky in destinations where there are social or political tensions, or laws that may seem unreasonable by Australian standards. Travellers have been arrested for things they have said on social media. Don't comment on local or political events on your social media.

Cyber security when travelling overseas

Swimming safety

Swimming off coastal areas is risky.

Severe currents and rips are common in coastal areas. Many travellers have drowned, including at popular resorts.

Lifeguards are rarely available.

A red flag means you shouldn't enter the water.

If you plan on swimming:

take extra care when swimming off coastal areas
never swim after dark or after consuming alcohol
don't swim where there are red flags
get local advice before swimming

Tours and adventure activities

Transport and tour operators don't always follow safety and maintenance standards. This includes for adventure activities such as diving.

If you plan to do an adventure activity :

check if your travel insurance policy covers it
ask about and insist on minimum safety requirements
always use available safety gear, such as life jackets or seatbelts

If proper safety equipment isn't available, use another provider.

Climate and natural disasters

The Philippines experiences frequent natural disasters and severe weather , including:

Volcanic eruptions
Earthquakes

To protect yourself during a natural disaster:

secure your passport in a safe, waterproof place
monitor news and other weather information sources such as the Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System
take official warnings seriously and follow the advice of local authorities
have a plan of what to do
keep in touch with friends and family

Identify local sources of support and advice that can help you after a natural disaster.

If you're visiting after a natural disaster, contact your tour operator to check if services are affected.

Typhoons usually occur between late May and December and cause significant damage and disruption.

The direction and strength of typhoons can change with little warning.

Typhoons may disrupt communications, including phones and internet. Transportation may also be disrupted.

Heavy rain associated with typhoons may cause localised flooding.

If you're travelling during typhoon season:

know your accommodation's evacuation plans
identify your local shelter
check the latest typhoon information at the Joint Typhoon Warning Centre

If there's a typhoon:

adequate shelter may not be available
flights and ferries could be delayed or suspended, and travel could be unsafe
available flights and ferries may fill quickly
ports could be affected

Contact your airline for the latest flight information.

National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC)
Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)

Earthquakes and volcanoes

The Philippines is located on the Ring of Fire. Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are common. Following an earthquake or volcanic eruption, there may be disruptions to essential services.

On 27 July 2022, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake occurred in Abra, Northern Luzon, resulting in landslides and damage to infrastructure. The earthquake was felt in Manila.
On 12 August 2021, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit in Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental.
On 24 July 2021, a 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit at an intermediate depth of 130km beneath the epicentre near Balayan, Luzon.
On 7 February 2021 a 6.3 magnitude earthquake occurred 6km southeast of Magsaysay, Davao Del Sur at an intensity of 5 (strong) in Kidapawan City causing injuries and damage to the area.
On 22 January 2021, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental.
On 25 December 2020, a 6.3 magnitude earthquake occurred offshore near Batangas in central Luzon. This earthquake was felt in Manila.
In April 2019 a 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck the northern Luzon region. It damaged infrastructure and disrupted essential services, including transport. This earthquake was felt in Manila.

Monitor media reports and follow the advice of the local authorities.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) has set up permanent danger zones (PDZ) around the summits of several volcanoes:

Mayon volcano in Albay Province has a 6km PDZ
Bulusan volcano in Bicol Province has a 4km PDZ
the entire volcanic island of Taal is a PDZ

Avoid areas around all of these volcanoes.

On 12 January 2020, Taal Volcano, in the southern Luzon province of Batangas, erupted. Residents within 14 km were advised to evacuate, and ash clouds travelling over Manila affected both international and domestic flights at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).

On 26 and 27 March 2022, Taal Volcano erupted again, resulting in a temporary increase to the alert level and evacuation of a number of surrounding communities.

Volcanic activity may increase with little or no notice. It may disrupt flights in the region. Individual airlines make their own decisions about flight operations. Contact your airline or tour operator for up-to-date information.

If there is major volcanic activity, monitor warnings from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) .

Large and destructive tsunamis can happen.

If there's a tsunami warning:

check the US Tsunami Warning Centre website regularly
follow the advice of local authorities

Move to high ground straight away if:

you feel a strong earthquake that makes it hard to stand up
you feel a weak, rolling earthquake that lasts a minute or more
you see a sudden rise or fall in sea level
you hear loud and unusual noises from the sea

Don't wait for official warnings. Once on high ground, monitor local media and weather services.

Travel insurance

Get comprehensive travel insurance before you travel.

Your policy needs to cover all overseas medical costs, including medical evacuation.

If you can't afford travel insurance, you can't afford to travel. This applies to everyone, no matter how healthy and fit you are.

The Australian Government won't pay for your medical expenses overseas or medical evacuation costs. This can be very expensive and if you're not insured, you may have to pay many thousands of dollars up-front.

what activities and care your policy covers
that your insurance covers you for the whole time you'll be away

If you travel to central and western Mindanao despite our advice, you'll probably need a specialised insurance policy that covers travel to high-risk destinations. Most Australian policies won't cover you for travel to these areas.

Physical and mental health

Consider your physical and mental health before you travel, especially if you have an existing medical condition.

See your doctor or travel clinic to:

have a basic health check-up
ask if your travel plans may affect your health
plan any vaccinations you need

Do this at least 8 weeks before you leave.

If you have immediate concerns for your welfare or the welfare of someone you know, call the 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305 or contact your nearest Australian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate to discuss counselling hotlines and services available in your location.

If you need to speak to counselling services in the Philippines, contact the following:

In Touch (Crisis Line # +63 2 8893 7603 | +63 917 800 1123 | +63 922 893 8944)
National Centre for Mental Health (NCMH) (Crisis Hotline +63 917 899 8272 | +63917 898 8272)

You can also contact the Australian Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305.

General health advice
Healthy holiday tips (Healthdirect Australia)

Not all medication available over the counter or by prescription in Australia is available in other countries. Some may even be considered illegal or a controlled substance, even if prescribed by an Australian doctor.

If you plan to bring medication, check if it's legal in the Philippines. Take enough legal medicine for your trip.

Carry a copy of your prescription or a letter from your doctor stating:

what the medication is
your required dosage
that it's for personal use

Health risks

Rabies is a risk throughout the Philippines, including in Manila.

To protect yourself from rabies:

avoid direct contact with dogs
don't feed or pat animals
avoid contact with other animals, including bats.

Talk to your doctor about getting a pre-exposure rabies vaccination if you're planning to:

stay in the Philippines for a long time
work with animals.

If bitten or scratched by an animal:

immediately use soap and water to wash the wound thoroughly
seek urgent medical attention.

There have been recent measles outbreaks throughout the Philippines, including Manila.

In 2019, the Philippines reported more than 47,000 cases of measles and over 630 deaths. The Philippines Department of Health advised the outbreak was under control in April 2019; however, the outbreak declaration has not lifted.

Get vaccinated against measles.

Philippines Department of Health
Australian Department of Health and Aged Care

Polio is an infectious disease that can spread rapidly and mainly affects young children. It can cause muscle weakness, paralysis and, on rare occasions, it can be fatal. Make sure you're vaccinated against polio.

On 19 September 2019, the Philippines Department of Health reported a polio outbreak. This was declared to have ended in June 2021.

Department of Health and Aged Care
World Health Organization

Insect-borne illnesses

Malaria , dengue , Japanese encephalitis , filariasis , and other insect-borne illnesses are increasing in Manila and neighbouring provinces.

These illnesses are more common during the rainy season between May and December.

Get vaccinated against Japanese encephalitis before you travel.

There's no vaccination or specific treatment available for dengue or Zika virus .

If you're pregnant, the Australian Department of Health recommends that you:

discuss travel plans with your doctor
consider deferring non-essential travel to affected areas

To protect yourself from disease:

make sure your accommodation is insect-proof
use insect repellent
wear long, loose, light-coloured clothing
consider taking medicine to prevent malaria
Infectious diseases
Dengue Fact Sheet - WHO

HIV/AIDS is a risk for travellers.

Take precautions if you engage in activities that expose you to risk of infection.

Condoms may be difficult to find outside Manila.

Other health risks

Waterborne, foodborne, parasitic and other infectious diseases are common, including:

Tuberculosis
Meningitis

Serious outbreaks can occur.

Lakes and rivers can contain waterborne diseases, such as:

Bilharzia (schistosomiasis)
Leptospirosis

Risks are highest after flooding and continue after floods recede.

Swimmers in coastal resort areas have also reported illness from pollution.

To reduce your risk of illness:

drink boiled water or water from bottles with sealed lids
avoid ice cubes
avoid uncooked and undercooked food, such as salads
don't swim in fresh water sources
always check with local authorities before swimming in waters

Get medical advice if you suspect food poisoning or have a fever or diarrhoea.

Fish poisoning

Ciguatera fish poisoning from eating reef fish can be a hazard.

Ciguatera poisoning information (NSW Food Authority)

Bird flu (avian influenza)

Avian influenza occurs in farm birds.

To protect yourself from avian influenza:

stay away from live poultry
don't visit live bird and animal markets, including 'wet' markets and poultry farms

When preparing food, handle poultry properly. Make sure you thoroughly cook all parts of the poultry.

Medical care

Medical facilities.

Major private hospitals, particularly in Metro Manila, are well-equipped and internationally accredited. Medical facilities in rural/regional areas may have limited services and facilities, including in some popular tourist destinations.

Most hospitals need up-front payment or guarantee of payment before they'll treat you. Treatment can be expensive.

Hospitals may cease treatment if ongoing bills are not settled. You should ensure you understand what your Philippine health fund or travel insurance provider will and will not cover.

Decompression chambers are available in:

Bacolod, Negros Occidental
Batangas City
Cavite City
Cebu City, Cebu
Coron, Palawan
Davao City, Davao
Makati City
Manadaue City, Cebu
Quezon City
Panglao, Bohol
Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro
Puerto Princesca City, Palawan
Tacloban City, Leyte

It is common for decompression chambers not to be working.

If you become seriously ill or injured, you may need to be evacuated. Medical evacuation can be very expensive.

For a list of hospitals in the Philippines visit the Philippine Department of Health website.

You'll be subject to all local laws and penalties, including those that may appear harsh by Australian standards. Research local laws before travelling.

If you're arrested or jailed, the Australian Government will do what it can to help you under our Consular Services Charter . But we can't get you out of trouble or out of jail.

If you're accused of a crime, authorities may not let you leave the Philippines until investigations and legal proceedings are finished.

The justice process can take a long time. Some court cases take years and you may be held in detention for a long time before your trial is finalised.

Australians accused of crimes have experienced financial and other difficulties while waiting for their cases to finish.

Penalties for drug offences are severe. They include long jail terms, including life imprisonment, for even small amounts.

A major clampdown on drugs - the war on drugs - has been underway since 2016. There are mandatory jail sentences for possessing even small amounts of illicit drugs. Thousands have been arrested and a large number of people have been killed in drug-related violence.

Carrying or using drugs

The Philippines also has strong laws against child sex crimes and human trafficking. Authorities have arrested and prosecuted a number of foreigners, including Australians, for these offences. Sentences can include life imprisonment.

It's illegal to take photos of official buildings for publication.

Australian laws

Some Australian criminal laws still apply when you're overseas. If you break these laws, you may face prosecution in Australia.

Staying within the law

Local customs

Local laws don't protect LGBTI rights.

Locals generally tolerate the LGBTI community. However, open displays of affection between same-sex partners may offend.

Advice for LGBTI travellers

Dual citizenship

The Philippines recognises dual nationality.

Always travel on your Australian passport .

Dual nationals

Visas and border measures

Every country or territory decides who can enter or leave through its borders. For specific information about the evidence you'll need to enter a foreign destination, check with the nearest embassy, consulate or immigration department of the destination you're entering.

You are permitted to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of 30 days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements.

See the following links for the latest information:

Philippine Embassy in Australia website
Philippines Bureau of Immigration website
Philippines Office of Consular Affairs website
Philippines Tourism

Ensure you keep your visa up to date. Failure to do so may result in you being:

fined or arrested
detained in immigration detention
deported back to Australia at your cost
blacklisted from future travel to the Philippines

Detention conditions in the Philippines do not compare with Australian standards, and deportation processes can be lengthy.

You can apply to extend your tourist visa (visa waiver) through the Philippines Bureau of Immigration and pay the appropriate fees.

Entry and exit conditions can change at short notice. Get further details about visas, currency, customs and quarantine rules from:

the nearest embassy or consulate of the Philippines
the Philippines Bureau of Immigration website

Border measures

Australians are permitted to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of 30 days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements .

Your passport must be valid for at least six months, and you must have onward/return tickets for no later than 30 days from your arrival in the Philippines.

You must register at the eTravel online portal and complete the electronic health declaration checklist in order to receive a QR code for validation by the Bureau of Quarantine.

Children under 15 years of age may need a Waiver of Exclusion Ground if they're:

not accompanied by a parent
coming to meet a parent or parents in the Philippines

You should declare any:

local cash of more than PHP50,000 to Bureau of Customs officers at the airport when you arrive or leave
amounts of more than $US10,000 or of the same value in a different foreign currency
this covers all forms of currency, not only cash.

Confirm requirements through your travel provider or nearest Philippine Embassy.

Check and fully understand the requirements of the airline you're travelling with, as their requirements may be different.

Failure to meet entry requirements may result in you being denied entry to the Philippines and detained until the next available flight to your port of departure or to Australia. This will be at your own expense.

Departure from the Philippines

You must register your departure from the Philippines on the eTravel online portal within 72 hours (but not less than 3 hours) before your scheduled departure.

Airlines and transiting country protocols may differ. It's important that you check and fully understand the requirements of the airline you are travelling with. You should also check requirements for the country you are transiting through.

You must have current visas and exit paperwork to depart. You may need an Emigration Clearance Certificate (ECC) from the Philippines Bureau of Immigration before you leave the Philippines if you have stayed in the Philippines for more than six months. You'll need to visit an immigration office in person to undertake biometrics. Allow enough time to complete the process at immigration office. For more information visit the Philippines Bureau of Immigration .

Children born in the Philippines who are leaving the country for the first time on a foreign passport will need an ECC.

You must pay any outstanding visa fees or fines or risk not being able to depart the country. You may be detained by the Philippine Government and subject to a lengthy deportation process.

You must have no outstanding legal issues or court cases. You need to contact the relevant court or the Bureau of Immigration to confirm that you do not have any travel restrictions (Hold Departure Order; Watchlist and Blacklist).

Check the Philippines Bureau of Immigration website for more detailed information or make an appointment to settle your visa issues.

Depending on your Philippine visa type (such as those issued by the Philippine Department of Justice (DoJ), the Philippine Board of Investments (BoI), the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) or the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA)), you may need to obtain a Travel Pass from the Department that issued your visa in order to leave the Philippines. If you hold an ECC issued by the Bureau of Immigration you may be exempt from this requirement.

If you're leaving the Philippines from Mactan-Cebu or Clark International Airports, you need to pay a departure tax.

If transiting through a third country, ensure you have completed any forms to transit that country. Ensure you have six months validity on your passport.

Transiting through the Philippines

All passengers transiting through the Philippines should ensure they meet all Philippine arrival requirements . Flight cancellations or delays have resulted in transit passengers who do not meet arrival requirements, having to remain inside the airport, sometimes for many days.

Airside transfer is not permitted between Terminal 3 and Terminal 1 or 2 of NAIA. All travellers transiting to or from Terminal 3 must pass through Immigration and meet all Philippine arrival requirements. You should allow plenty of time for arrival formalities and check-in for your next flight.

If you're denied entry, the Australian Embassy is not able to intervene in any decisions made by the Bureau of Immigration.

You should discuss options for transit with your airline or travel agent.

Some countries won't let you enter unless your passport is valid for 6 months after you plan to leave that country. This can apply even if you're just transiting or stopping over.

Some foreign governments and airlines apply the rule inconsistently. Travellers can receive conflicting advice from different sources.

You can end up stranded if your passport is not valid for more than 6 months.

The Australian Government does not set these rules. Check your passport's expiry date before you travel. If you're not sure it'll be valid for long enough, consider getting a new passport .

If you need to renew or replace your passport, please contact the Australian Embassy directly for advice about how we can assist you.

Lost or stolen passport

Your passport is a valuable document. It's attractive to people who may try to use your identity to commit crimes.

Some people may try to trick you into giving them your passport. Always keep it in a safe place.

If you lose your passport on arrival into the Philippines, before passing through Immigration, you'll be refused entry to the Philippines. You'll be sent back to your port of origin by Philippine Government and the Australian Government is unable to help.

If your passport is lost or stolen, tell the Australian Government as soon as possible:

In Australia, contact the Australian Passport Information Service .
If you're overseas, contact the nearest Australian embassy or consulate .

Passport with ‘X’ gender identifier

Although Australian passports comply with international standards for sex and gender, we can’t guarantee that a passport showing 'X' in the sex field will be accepted for entry or transit by another country. Contact the nearest embassy, high commission or consulate of your destination before you arrive at the border to confirm if authorities will accept passports with 'X' gender markers.

More information:

LGBTI travellers

The local currency is the Philippine peso (PHP). You can easily convert AUD for PHP at airports, banks, shopping centres, tourist locations, in major cities and towns.

ATMs are widely available. International credit cards are generally accepted in hotels, restaurants and higher-end shops, particularly in cities and larger towns. However, it is advisable to keep some cash. Card skimming occurs.

Local travel

Travelling in the Philippines takes longer than it does in Australia.

Driving permit

You can use an Australian driver's licence for up to 90 days after you arrive. After that, you need to get a Philippines licence.

Land Transportation Office

Road travel

Roads are generally congested and often in poor condition. Drivers often break the road rules.

Avoid driving off the national highways and other sealed roads, especially at night.

You're more likely to die in a motor vehicle accident in the Philippines than in Australia.

Driving or riding

Motorcycles

Certified helmets are mandatory when riding in major cities. Accidents are frequent.

Check if your travel insurance policy covers you when riding a motorbike and if any exclusions apply. You might not be covered if you don't have a valid Australian motorcycle licence.

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Interested to visit South Africa? Here are the visa requirements for Philippine passport holders

The Philippines is the second largest Southeast Asian tourist market in South Africa, next to Singapore.

In 2023, almost 6,500 Filipinos travelled to The Rainbow Nation, compared to 4,329 in 2022, representing a 15% year-on-year increase.

In an interview with GMA News Online, Neliswa Nkani, South African Tourism’s Hub Head for the Middle East, India, and Southeast Asia, said that compared to pre-COVID times, Filipinos are now more ready to travel outside of Asia.

“The Philippine market is ready to travel to South Africa, to see the beauty, the natural beauty, and the culture,” Nkani said.

“And also your summer is around the corner, and everybody wants anything but the heatwaves of the Philippines, and South Africa got the perfect weather,” she added.

If you’re among those looking to visit South Africa to go on a safari and experience wonderful things from Mother Nature, here are the requirements you need to prepare for your Visa application as a Philippine passport holder:

Passport: First on the list is, of course, a passport. It must be valid for at least 30 days after the intended stay or departure date from South Africa, with at least two unused or blank visa pages.

Fully completed visa application form-11 (DHA-84): The form must be completed in black ink and block letters. It must be signed by the applicant, and the signature should match your passport. You may get the form online from VFS .

Two recent photographs: Passport-size photos not older than 30 days.

Bank statement : The bank statement or proof of financial capability requires three months of bank statement, certified by a bank and not older than seven days from the time of application.

Vaccination certificate : Vaccination certificate for yellow fever if the applicant travels through or stays in the yellow fever belt.

Roundtrip flight reservation and hotel booking proof : No fixed flight arrangements should be made until a Visa has been attained.

Copies of passport bio-data pages .

Cover letter : Original covering letter signed by the applicant stating the name, passport number, and duration of visit.

The letter must have the physical address, contact details of the authorized signature's name and an outline of the purpose and duration of the visit.

Once you complete all the requirements, you may submit your files to the South African Embassy located in Yuchengco Tower in RCBC Plaza, Makati City. Tourists planning to stay for 29 days or less don't have to pay a visa fee but for those staying in South Africa for 30-90 days, you'll need to shell out P2,525.

By the way, submit your visa application at least 15 working days before your proposed flight itinerary.

— LA, GMA Integrated News

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