Taking Currency In or Out of The Philippines

Taking Currency In or Out of The Philippines

Laws on bringing money into the Philippines, and taking it out, need to be looked at from both Philippine Currency and Foreign Currency separately.

No permit is required from the Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas to bring in to or to take out from the Philippines of foreign currencies, but money in excess of the limit must be declared, or forfeited.

Authorization by the Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas (Bsp), is required for the taking in and bringing out of the Philippines, of Philippine currency in excess of php 50,000.

The anti-money laundering act of 2001 requires all money transactions involving amounts in excess of php 400,000 to be reported to the anti-money laundering council (even if the transaction is done through the banks).

Some people who are caught breaking this law have had the excess money confiscated.

Bringing Foreign Currency into the Philippines

Arriving in the Philippines with Foreign Currency In Excess Of US$10,000

Travelers arriving in the Philippines must submit to the bureau of customs desk in the airport arrival area a declaration form stating the amount (foreign currency in excess of $10,000.00) being brought in. The source of the money (E.G., personal income) must be stated.

If a person wishes to bring more that the equivalent of USD 10,000, a written declaration must be made in the form of the BSP’s “Foreign Currency and Other FX-Denominated Bearer Monetary Instruments Declaration Form”.

Some websites say that there is no limit, but omit to mention the requirement to declare. eg:

The official rules state:

Rules on Foreign Currency www.bsp.gov.ph/…/faqfxreg.pdf (16 page PDF File. Section 10 and 11 on page 4 are relevant.)

Taking Foreign Currency out of the Philippines

Leaving the Philippines with Foreign Currency In Excess Of US$10,000

Travelers departing the Philippines must submit to the bureau of customs desk in the airport departure area a declaration form stating the amount (foreign currency in excess of $10,000.00) to be brought in or taken out of the philippines. The source of the money (e.G., personal income) must be stated.

Bringing Philippine Currency into the Philippines

Arriving in the Philippines with Philippine Currency In Excess Of Php 50,000

The taking in and bringing out of philippines of philippine currency in excess of php 50,000 is strictly prohibited, and any need to carry any currency in excess of the said amount must be given authorization by the Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas (Bsp) Cash Division.

Taking Philippine Currency out of the Philippines

Leaving the Philippines with Philippine Currency In Excess Of Php 50,000

The taking in and bringing out of philippines of philippine currency in excess of php 50,000 is strictly prohibited, and any need to carry any currency in excess of the said amount must be given authorization by the Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas (Bsp) Cash Division.

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New 10 Year Philippine Passport

Philippine Passports valid for 10 years available from August 17, 2017 ?

The Republic Act No. 10928 extended the maximum validity of Philippine passports from five years to 10 years for adult passport holders. Individuals under 18 years of age will still be issued with passports having a five-year validity period.

This act was approved on August 2, 2017, with Section 5 stating the effective date being: "fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a national newspaper of general circulation".

Philippine Passports valid for 10 years available from August 17, 2017 ?

The Republic Act No. 10928 extended the maximum validity of Philippine passports from five years to 10 years for adult passport holders. Individuals under 18 years of age will still be issued with passports having a five-year validity period.

This act was approved on August 2, 2017, with Section 5 stating the effective date being: “fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a national newspaper of general circulation”.

It has been reported that the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) stated that the new 10 year passports will cost applicants between P1,900 and P2,000, twice the current price of P950 for passports with five-year validity.

The Passport Office website is still quoting the 950 pesos passport price (8 Oct 2017).

Based on the above, I would assume that the new 10 year passport may not yet be ready to be implemented.  It does take time to create the new passports.

If anyone gets one, with 10 year validity, please let us know, as soon as you can, using the comments section below.

Sources:

PhilHealth Expands Coverage to Foreign Nationals

Philippines National Health Service Insurance for Foreigners

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), [the Philippines National Health Service] now allows foreign nationals and former Filipino citizens who have chosen to retire in the Philippines to avail themselves of social health insurance benefits.

Philippines National Health Service Insurance for Foreigners

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), [the Philippines National Health Service] now allows foreign nationals and former Filipino citizens who have chosen to retire in the Philippines to avail themselves of social health insurance benefits.

Citizens of other countries residing or working in the Philippines with a valid Alien Certificate of Registration Identity Card (ACR I-Card) issued by the Bureau of Immigration may submit their ‘PhilHealth Member Registration Form (PMRF) for Foreign Nationals‘ to the nearest Local Health Insurance Office (LHIO).

Premiums for PhilHealth vover for Foreigners

The annual premium contribution rate for PRA foreign retirees is P15,000, while that of other foreign citizens is P17,000.
They may pay for their premium contributions either quarterly, semi-annually or annually.

Eligibility Requirement

Premium contribution has been paid for at least three (3) months within the six (6) months prior to the first day of confinement and with sufficient regularity of premium contributions.

Sources:

www.philhealth.gov.ph/news/2017
www.philhealth.gov.ph/circulars/2017/circ2017-0003.pdf PDF File.

Average Wages in Philippines 2016

Daily Average Wages for these Philippine Major Occupation Groups in October 2016

987 pesos per day for Managers <..> 243 pesos per day for Elementary Occupations

Average Wages and Salary in the Philippines 2016

Bureau of Labor and Employment Statistics

Daily Average Wages for these Philippine Major Occupation Groups in October 2016

987 pesos per day for Managers
919 pesos per day for Armed Forces and Special Occupations
874 pesos per day for Professionals
579 pesos per day for Technicians and Associate Professionals
541 pesos per day for Clerical Support Workers
396 pesos per day for Plant and Machine Operators and assemlers
369 pesos per day for Craft and Related Trade Workers
367 pesos per day for Skilled Agricultural
350 pesos per day for Service and Sales Workers
243 pesos per day for Elementary Occupations (this appears to combine the previous 2015 two groups (Farmers, Forestry Workers and Fishermen AND Laborers and Unskilled Workers)

TABLE 19a – Average Daily Basic Pay of Wage and Salary Workers by Major Occupation Group, Philippines: April – October 2016

Daily Average Wages for these Philippine Major Occupation Groups in 2015

920 pesos per day for Officials of Government and Special-Interest Organizations, Corporate Executives, Managers, Managing Proprietors and Supervisors
871 pesos per day for Special Occupations
838 pesos per day for Professionals
531 pesos per day for Technicians and Associate Professionals
491 pesos per day for Clerks
383 pesos per day for Plant and Machine Operators & Assemblers
347 pesos per day for Trades and Related Workers
311 pesos per day for Service Workers and Shop and Market Sales Workers
252 pesos per day for Farmers, Forestry Workers and Fishermen
224 pesos per day for Laborers and Unskilled Workers

Source: TABLE 19 – Average Daily Basic Pay of Wage and Salary Workers by Major Occupation Group

Laborers and Unskilled Workers, who make up the largest group of workers have seen a daily rate of pay increase from:

194.8 pesos in 2013
215.5 pesos in 2014 (Oct)
224.4 pesos in 2015 (Oct) Up 15% from 2013

Shop workers have seen a daily rate of pay increase from:

283.8 pesos in 2013
299.7 pesos in 2014 (Oct)
305.5 pesos in 2015 (Oct) Up 8% from 2013

Visa Free Entry to Philippines

Guidelines On The Entry Of Temporary Visitors To The Philippines

Nationals from countries listed below who are travelling to the Philippines for business and tourism purposes are allowed to enter the Philippines without visas for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days, provided they hold valid tickets for their return journey to port of origin or next port of destination and their passports valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay.

Nationals from the following countries are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less:

Andorra
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Bahamas
Bahrain
Barbados
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bhutan
Bolivia
Botswana
Brazil (59 Days)
Brunei Darussalam
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Cape Verde
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
Colombia
Comoros
Congo
Costa Rica
Cote d’Ivoire
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia
Ethiopia
Fiji
Finland
France
Gabon
Gambia
Germany
Ghana
Greece
Grenada
Guatemala
Guinea
Guinea Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hungary
Iceland
Indonesia
Ireland
Israel (59 days)
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Latvia
Lesotho
Liberia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mexico
Micronesia
Monaco
Mongolia
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nepal
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Norway
Oman
Palau
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Republic of Korea
Romania
Russia
Rwanda
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Seychelles
Singapore
Slovak Republic
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
South Africa
Spain
Suriname
Swaziland
Sweden
Switzerland
Tajikistan
Thailand
Togo
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Tuvalu
Uganda
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Republic of Tanzania
United States of America
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican
Venezuela
Vietnam
Zambia
Zimbabwe

The following are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a stay not exceeding fifty-nine (59) days:

  • Holders of Brazil passports
  • Holders of Israel passports

The following are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a stay not exceeding seven (7) days:

  • Holders of Hong Kong Special Administrative (SAR) passports
  • Holders of British National Overseas (BNO) passports
  • Holders of Portuguese Passports issued in Macao
  • Holders of Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) passports

Important Note:

Nationals who are subjects of deportation/blacklist orders of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration shall not be admitted to the Philippines.

Largest Cities in the Philippines

The Largest Cities in the Philippines by Area and by Population

Top 10 Philippines Cities by Population

2,936,116 Quezon City, National Capital Region
1,780,148 Manila, National Capital Region
1,632,991 Davao City, Davao del Sur
1,583,978 Caloocan, National Capital Region
922,611 Cebu City, Cebu
861,799 Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur
804,915 Taguig, National Capital Region
776,386 Antipolo, Rizal
755,300 Pasig, National Capital Region
675,950 Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental

Top 10 Philippine Cities by Size in sq kms

2,444 Davao City, Davao del Sur
2,381 Puerto Princesa, Palawan
1,483 Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur
1,166 Ilagan, Isabela
969 Malaybalay, Bukidnon
881 Calbayog, Samar
817 Butuan, Agusan del Norte
813 Iligan, Lanao del Norte
700 Tabuk, Kalinga
699 Bayawan, Negros Oriental

These are the 2015 Population Figures

Going to Australia on a Visitor Visa

The most popular Visitor visa for Tourism to Australia is the Visitor visa (subclass 600) Tourism Stream. The Tourist stream is for people travelling to Australia for a holiday, recreation or to visit family and friends and for other purposes not related to business or medical treatment. This visa has options for up to three, six or 12 months visit periods. The three month option is the most common, and the easiest to process.

Tourist Visa for Visiting Australia for Filipinos

The most popular Visitor visa for Tourism to Australia is the Visitor visa (subclass 600) Tourism Stream.

The Tourist stream is for people travelling to Australia for a holiday, recreation or to visit family and friends and for other purposes not related to business or medical treatment.

This visa has options for up to three, six or 12 months visit periods. The three month option is the most common, and the easiest to process.

The normal cost for this Visa is A$140 (1 July 2017) and normally takes between 3 and 5 weeks to process, although some do take longer or shorter than this.

The Visitor visa (subclass 600) Sponsored Family Stream does take longer, and is subject to more rigorous checks, and has a higher rejection rate. It is the same price but often takes between 6 and 9 weeks to process.

Australian Visa Applications from the Philippines:

Visa applications will NOT be admitted directly at the Australian Embassy except in cases of genuine emergency only.

The Australian Embassy strongly encourages online visa applications. You can apply 24/7 and you check your application status if you apply online.

Online applications can be done at: www.border.gov.au/immiaccount

Paper applications are lodged through (AVAC) which is operated by VFS Global.

VFS Philippines(Manila Visa Application Center)

Address:

Mezzanine Floor, Ecoplaza Building
2305 Don Chino Roces Ave Extension
Makati City
Metro Manila 1231
Philippines

Contact:

Tel: 02 790 4900
Mob: 0916 226 3779
Email:
Web:

VFS Philippines (Cebu Visa Application Center)

Address:

9th Floor, Keppel Center, Unit 905, Samar Loop
cor. Cardinal Rosales Avenue
Cebu Business Park
Cebu City 6000
Philippines

Contact:

Tel:
Mob: 0916 226 3779
Email:
Web:

CFO clearance in Pampanga

The​ CFO-Clark Extension Desk at the “One-Stop Processing Center in Clark (OSPC)” opened in September 2016 and is located at the Clark Polytechnic Compound at Jose Abad Santos Ave. Clark Freeport Zone.

The CFO clearance is now available in Clarke, Pampanga.

The​ CFO-Clark Extension Desk at the “One-Stop Processing Center in Clark (OSPC)” opened in September 2016 and is located at the Clark Polytechnic Compound at Jose Abad Santos Ave. Clark Freeport Zone and minutes away from the Clark International Airport.

The CFO-Clark Extension Desk is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays to Fridays.

Schedules for each country of destination can be seen at http://www.cfo.gov.ph/~comfil/news/cfo-news-and-events/3445-cfo-opens-extension-desk-in-clark-pampanga.html

 

2015 Average Family Income in Philippines

The 2015 Philippines Average Family Income varied substantially depending on the location in the Philippines, from an average of 8,173 pisos per week in Manila, down to 2,673 pisos per week in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.

Average Family Income in the Philippines in 2015 was 5,135 pisos per week

The 2015 Philippines Average Family Income varied substantially depending on the location in the Philippines, from an average of 8,173 pisos per week in Manila, down to 2,673 pisos per week in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.

The average for the country was 5,135 pisos per week, per family, with averages for each region shown below:

267,000 – Philippines Entire Country – 5,135 per week
425,000 – National Capital Region – 8,173 per week
312,000 – CALABARZON – 6,000 per week
299,000 – Central Luzon – 5,750 per week
282,000 – Cordillera Administrative Region – 5,423 per week
247,000 – Davao Region – 4,750 per week
239,000 – Central Visayas – 4,596 per week
238,000 – Ilocos Region – 4,577 per week
237,000 – Cagayan Valley – 4,558 per week
226,000 – Western Visayas – 4,346 per week
222,000 – MIMAROPA – 4,269 per week
221,000 – Northern Mindanao – 4,250 per week
198,000 – Caraga – 3808 per week
197,000 – Eastern Visayas – 3,788 per week
190,000 – Zamboanga Peninsula – 3,654 per week
188,000 – SOCCSKSARGEN – 3,615 per week
187,000 – Bicol Region – 3,596 per week
139,000 – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao – 2,673 per week

Source: psa.gov.ph Statistical Tables on 2015 Family Income and Expenditure Survey – TABLE 1 Number of Families, Total and Average Annual Family Income and Expenditure by Region 2015.pdf

This survey was based on 22.73 million families, in the following Regions:

22,730,000 Philippines Entire Country
3,251,000 CALABARZON
3,019,000 National Capital Region
2,507,000 Central Luzon
1,699,000 Western Visayas
1,672,000 Central Visayas
1,262,000 Bicol Region
1,170,000 Ilocos Region
1,156,000 Davao Region
1,055,000 SOCCSKSARGEN
1,029,000 Northern Mindanao
976,000 Eastern Visayas
824,000 Zamboanga Peninsula
816,000 Cagayan Valley
697,000 MIMAROPA
616,000 Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
579,000 Caraga
402,000 Cordillera Administrative Region

Food Consumption in the Philippines

The average Filipino consumes 114.2 kgs of Rice and 39.5 kgs of Banana, 21.9 kgs of Corn and 18.8 kgs of Pork per year...

Per Capita Food Consumption in the Philippines

The sixth module of the PSA, Agricultural Indicators System; Food Consumption and Nutrition, provides information on per capita production, per capita consumption and per capita calories, proteins and fats supply of selected major agricultural commodities.

The reference years for the following data are 2010 to 2014.

Annual Per Capita Food Consumption in the Philippines

114.2 kgs of Rice per year
39.5 kgs of Banana per year
21.9 kgs of Corn per year
18.8 kgs of Pork per year
12.8 kgs of Chicken per year
10.6 kgs of Pineapple per year
8.2 kgs of Mango per year
7.4 kgs of Coconut per year
4.3 kgs of Tuna per year
2.6 kgs of Cassava per year
2.5 kgs of Beef per year
2.5 kgs of Sugarcane per year
1.9 kgs of Onion per year
1.6 kgs of Papaya per year
1.5 kgs of Calamansi per year
1.2 kgs of Cabbage per year
0.9 kgs of Peanut per year
0.9 kgs of Potato per year
0.6 kgs of Mongo per year
0.5 kgs of Shrimps And Prawns per year
0.4 kgs of Garlic per year
0.3 kgs of Coffee per year
0.3 kgs of Pomelo per year
0.2 kgs of Oyster per year

Source:

Agricultural Indicators System (AIS) from the Philippine Statistics Authority:
https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/foodconsumptionnutrition2015.pdf

2003 Fish Consumption in the Philippines

In 2003 the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations quoted a figure of 28.8 kgs of Fish in the Philippines for direct human consumption per year.

Philippine Currency Foreign Exchange Rates 2006 to 2016

Is the Philippine Peso Crashing or Rising?

That is a question I have been asked, but my answer might be different depending who I am talking to.

US Dollar to PHP comparison

When compared to the US Dollar, you needed about 48 pesos to buy 1 USD in 2006, and about 43 in 2013, but in 2016 it is nearer to 50 pesos.

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Australian Dollar to PHP comparison

When compared to the Australian Dollar, you needed about 47 pesos to buy 1 AUD in 2006, and about 40 pesos in 2013, but in 2016 it is nearer 37 pesos.

aud-to-php-10-year-chart-to-dec-2016

British Pound to PHP comparison

When compared to the British Pound, you needed about 95 pesos to buy 1 GBP in 2006, and about 62 pesos in 2013, but in 2016 it is nearer 62 pesos

gbp-to-php-10-year-chart-to-dec-2016

Charts sourced from: http://www.xe.com

Duterte among world’s most powerful

Duterte is number 70 out of the 74 global influencers.

President Rodrigo Duterte is one of the world’s most powerful people.

According to Forbes magazine.

In its annual list of the world’s most powerful people, the international business magazine placed Duterte in 70th place.

According to Forbes, Duterte is number 70 out of the 74 global influencers.

The top 5 are:

  1. Putin (Russia)
  2. Trump (USA)
  3. Merkel (Germany)
  4. Jinping (China)
  5. Pope Francis

Source: cnnphilippines.com

How Much Money Can You Take into or Out of the Philippines

How much in Philippine currency can you take in or out of the Philippines? The figure has recently increased from Php 10,000.00 to Php 50,000.00 in local currency.

How much Currency can you take in or out of the Philippines

Most people know that there is a limit of US$10,000 or equivalent for money to be carried in or out of the Philippines.  It is a similar figure in most countries.

However, what about Travellers Cheques or Philippine Pesos?

How much in Philippine currency can you take in or out of the Philippines

Circular No. 922 Series of 2016 23rd November 2016 Increase from Php 10,000 to Php 50,000

The DFA wishes to inform the public that the Monetary Board of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has approved the issuance of Circular No. 922 Series of 2016 increasing from Php 10,000.00 to Php 50,000.00 the amount of legal tender Philippine currency that may be imported/brought in and/or exported/brought out of the country physically or electronically without prior authorization from the BSP.
This is part of the continuing efforts to ensure that regulations are attuned to the need of providing greater flexibility to travelers to and from the Philippines. The new policy became effective on 15 September 2016. www.dfa.gov.ph

Prior to 2016 the figure was just 10,000 pesos, enough to last you a day or two when you arrive.

How much in Travellors Cheques can you take in or out of the Philippines

The answer to this appears to vary, depending on what part of the Philippine Government you listen to…. Or more appropriately as to whether you have got on the plane yet.

If you read a Philippine Consulate website you see this:

Residents and Non-residents: local currency (Philippine Peso-PHP): up to PHP 10,000.-. Exceeding amounts require an authorisation from the Central Bank of the Philippines. foreign currencies : up to USD 10,000.-, or its equivalent. Amounts exceeding USD 10,000.-, or its equivalent must be declared.
Note: Only banknotes and coins, which are legal tender must be declared (travelers checks, credit cards etc. are exempt from declaration requirement).

So you think… Hmm travelers checks are exempt. That’s good.

But, then you are on the plane and you get the “Customs Declaration Form” which says:

3: Are you carrying foreign currency or other foreign exchange denominated bearer negotiable monetary instruments (including travelers checks in excess of US$10,000 or its equivalent?

So, which is right ? Well it is too late now. You have to fill in the “Customs Declaration Form”, or argue with Philippine Customs..

Play it safe is often best.

From the Philippines Consulate in Canada

Philippines Customs declaration rules

then the form to fill in on the Plane:

From the Philippines Department of Finance: Bureau of Customs, 2015

Philippines Customs declaration form

Philippine Currency

Prior to 1967 the Philippine unit of Currency was called the Peso, but this was changed to the Filipino language version, the Piso, in 1967

The Philippine unit of Currency is the Piso

Prior to 1967 the Philippine unit of Currency was called the Peso, but this was changed to the Filipino language version, the Piso, in 1967

The new one-piso coins were put in circulation, in 1967, to replace the old one-peso notes. In 1969 the new Pilipino series of notes came out in denominations 1, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100.

pil_1pcoin  pilipino_1

Old Series Currency

Current Currency

Aid for Typhoon Haiyan / Yolanda in the Philippines

International Financial Aid for Typhoon Haiyan / Yolanda. $121,153,336 UK $ 90,074,530 USA $ 64,907,867 Australia ... more

International Financial Aid for Typhoon Haiyan / Yolanda

Foreign Governments were reported to have contributed the following figures (in US$) towards the November 2013 Philippines Typhoon Disaster relief efforts

$121,153,336 UK
$ 90,074,530 USA
$ 64,907,867 Australia
$ 63,328,022 Japan
$ 58,682,262 Canada
$ 39,619,200 Germany
$ 31,579,414 Norway
$ 20,622,870 UAE
$ 15,792,912 China
$ 15,492,026 Sweden
also
$ 81,506,255 United Nations Funding

There were various other aid sources and more details can be seen at: www.gmanetwork.com

Duterte and Buying US Arms

Duterte says Philippines is separated from USA for Military and Economics, we now deal with China. America follows by saying OK, we won't sell the Philippines guns. Duterte gets annoyed because the American monkeys won't sell him guns, and he may now buy from China. Next day, Duterte says we will consider buying from USA after all...

Does Duterte want to deal with the US in buying arms?

Oct 20, 2016 – Duterte

“In this venue, your honours, in this venue, I announce my separation from the United States, both in military, not maybe social, but economics also. America has lost.” Duterte told Chinese and Philippine business people, to applause, at a forum in the Great Hall of the People attended by Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli.
“I’ve realigned myself in your ideological flow and maybe I will also go to Russia to talk to Putin and tell him that there are three of us against the world – China, Philippines and Russia. It’s the only way,” Duterte told his Beijing audience.
www.zerohedge.com

Nov 1, 2016 – USA

The U.S. has canceled a planned sale of more than 26,000 assault rifles to the Philippines. www.newsweek.com

Nov 2, 2016 – Duterte

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte chided the United States on Wednesday for halting the planned sale of 26,000 rifles to his country, calling those behind the decision “fools” and “monkeys” and indicating he might turn to Russia and China instead. www.reuters.com

Nov 3, 2016 – Duterte

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said Wednesday he’ll consider continuing to acquire weapons and defense equipment from the United States if his military recommends so, despite offers from China and Russia.  www.philstar.com

First he doesn’t want to deal with the USA, then when the USA says OK we won’t, he then complains because they don’t, and he then says he will.

Someone says ‘that is the way that Asians deal‘. Another person says “if you want to trade internationally you learn to do it the international way and stop pissing off the supplier“.

A Philippines Senator said: “This reaction from the US should have been expected, as US legislators have long been known to intervene in the sale of arms to allied countries that have poor human rights records or apparent state-tolerated use of violence against the civilian population.” www.philstar.com

 

US – Philippines Dual citizenship

US – Philippines Dual Citizenship from an American Viewpoint

The automatic acquisition or retention of a foreign nationality does not affect U.S. citizenship; however, under limited circumstances, the acquisition of a foreign nationality upon one’s own application or the application of a duly authorized agent may cause loss of U.S. citizenship under Section 349 (a)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [8 U.S.C. 1481 (a)(1)].

In order for loss of nationality to occur under Section 349 (a)(1), it must be established that the naturalization was obtained voluntarily by a person eighteen years of age or older with the intention of relinquishing U.S. citizenship.

http://manila.usembassy.gov/service/dual-nationality.html

US – Philippines Dual Citizenship from a Philippine Viewpoint

All natural-born citizens of the Philippines who have acquired any other citizenship are eligible to be a Philippine dual citizen.
A person is a natural-born Filipino citizen if s/he was born to a father and/or mother who was Filipino at the time of her/his birth.

Re-acquiring Filipino citizenship

Under Republic Act No. 9225, 2003, a natural-born Filipino who lost her/his Filipino citizenship through naturalization in another country may re-acquire Filipino citizenship by taking the Philippine Oath of Allegiance before a duly authorized Philippine official. The Philippine Oath of Allegiance does not require the renunciation of citizenship in any other country.

Prior to 2003 a Filipino could not have Dual citizenship

Residency in the Philippines is not required of those who wish to re-acquire or have re-acquired Filipino citizenship.

If You Know Of Any Addicts, Go Ahead And Kill Them Yourself: President Duterte

“If You Know Of Any Addicts, Go Ahead And Kill Them Yourself”, President Duterte On The Phillippines’ Bloody War On Drugs

192 alleged drug abusers killed and over 60,000 turned themselves into rehabilitation centers to avoid death.

Ever since Rodrigo Duterte’s landslide win for the Presidency in the Philippines, his commitment to a bloody war on drugs has resulted in a confirmed 192 deaths of major drug dealers in the city.

In a recent speech, President Duterte states:

“If you destroy my country, I will kill you. If you destroy our children, I will kill you. If I am asked by anybody, including the Commission on Human Rights, I do not know you”.

During a visit to police headquarters early this month, Mr. Duterte encouraged officers not to hold back.

“Do your duty, and if in the process you kill 1,000 persons because you were doing your duty, I will protect you,” he said.

In response, over 60,000 drug abusers have turned themselves in to authorities over the past three months in order to avoid being shot on the street. They’ve turned themselves in in such large numbers that rehabilitation centers are unable to cope with the influx of people.

Close to 60,000 drug dependents nationwide have surrendered since the Duterte administration began its intensified campaign against illegal drugs, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Martin Andanar said. According to local news reports, at least 43 alleged drug traffickers have been neutralized and 300kg of shabu, a highly addictive and harmful methamphetamine whose use is widespread in the Philippines, has been confiscated. EPA/MARK R. CRISTINO

In a speech late last month, Duterte spoke to a crowd of about 500 people, stating:

“If you know of any addicts, go ahead and kill them yourself”.

He has also given the Philippines’ 4,000 person strong communist rebel army legal rights to kill civilians without a trial.

In addition to the surrendered drug users, at least 43,000 alleged drug traffickers have been “neutralized”, with 300kg of the addictive methamphetamine “Shabu” confiscated.

“Forget the laws on human rights. If I make it to the presidential palace, I will do just what I did as mayor.”

“You drug pushers, hold-up men and do-nothings, you better go out. Because I’d kill you. I’ll dump all of you into Manila Bay, and fatten all the fish there.”

DRUGS IN EAST ASIA

According to a UN report, the Philippines has the highest abuse rate for methamphetamine hydrochloride, or “Shabu”, in East Asia. 2.1% of Filipinos between 16 and 64 were using the drug.

Philippine authorities have seized over 250 kilos of meth, valued at $68 million. While there has been a decline in industrial-sized laboratories based in the Philippines itself, they note that meth has been smuggled in through African-based airlines and in bulk through cargo shipments.

A VIOLATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS

Human rights lawyer Jose Manuel Diokno tells AFP that “[Duterte] has spawned a nuclear explosion of violence that is spiraling out of control and creating a nation without judges.”

Rene Saguisag, a former senator and prominent human rights lawyer has also criticized President Duterte’s harsh methods.

“Do we still probe and have a trial as part of due process? Useless, it seems to me,” Mr. Saguisag wrote in an online column last week.

Duterte has also come under fire by the Citizens Council on Human Rights (CCHR), who believe that anti-illegal drugs and criminality campaign is worsening violence and lawlessness in the country. They urge the government to stop killing suspected drug dealers and allow them the right to due process and a fair trial.

The United Nations shares the opinion of the CCHR, having stated that “people do not lose their human rights because they use drugs. Other major organizations such as the World Health Organization believe that drugs should be decriminalized and rehabilitated, which goes starkly against Duterte’s current violent stance.

President Duterte has promised to eradicate crime and corruption within 6 months of his presidency, using whatever tactics necessary.

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Marriage Visa for Philippines

Marrying and Staying in the Philippines

I am a foreigner and married to a Filipino. How can I apply for an Immigrant Visa?

If you are a foreign national whose country also grants permanent residence and immigration privileges to Filipinos, under Foreign Service Circular No. 21-10, you may apply for a Non-Quota Immigrant Visa by Marriage to a Filipino Citizen of Section 13 (a) of the Commonwealth Act No. 613 or Philippine Immigration Act of 1940 (PIA).

What are the requirements for an Immigrant Visa by Marriage to a Filipino citizen?

Under the Philippine Immigration Act of 1940, Section 13 (a) you are eligible for permanent residency in the Philippines. This visa is issued to an alien on the basis of his valid marriage to a Philippine citizen.

To qualify for this visa, the applicant must prove that:

    • He contracted a valid marriage with a Philippine citizen.
    • The marriage is recognized as valid under existing Philippine laws.
    • There is no record of any derogatory information against him in any local or foreign law enforcement agency.
    • He is not afflicted with any dangerous, contagious or loathsome disease.
    • He has sufficient financial capacity to support a family and will not become a public burden.
    • He was allowed entry into the Philippines and was authorized by Immigration authorities to stay.

NOTE: This visa is only available to citizens of a country which grants permanent residence and immigration privileges to Philippine citizens.

www.immigration.gov.ph/…/conversion-to-non-quota-immigrant-visa-by-marriage

Zip Codes in Cordillera Administrative (CAR) region Philippines

Zip Codes in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), region of the Philippines

Zip Codes in Abra

Zip Code for Bangued, Abra – 2800

Zip Code for Boliney, Abra – 2815

Zip Code for Bucloc, Abra – 2817

Zip Code for Bukay, Abra – 2805

Zip Code for Daguioman, Abra – 2816

Zip Code for Danglas, Abra – 2825

Zip Code for Dolores, Abra – 2801

Zip Code for La Paz, Abra – 2826

Zip Code for Lacub, Abra – 2821

Zip Code for Lagayan, Abra – 2824

Zip Code for Lagiden, Abra – 2807

Zip Code for Langagilang, Abra – 2802

Zip Code for Licuan, Abra – 2819

Zip Code for Luba, Abra – 2813

Zip Code for Malibcong, Abra – 2820

Zip Code for Manabo, Abra – 2810

Zip Code for Peñarubia, Abra – 2804

Zip Code for Pidigan, Abra – 2806

Zip Code for Pilar, Abra – 2812

Zip Code for Sal-Lapadan, Abra – 2818

Zip Code for San Isidro, Abra – 2809

Zip Code for San Juan, Abra – 2823

Zip Code for San Quintin, Abra – 2808

Zip Code for Tayum, Abra – 2803

Zip Code for Tineg, Abra – 2822

Zip Code for Tubo, Abra – 2814

Zip Code for Villaviciosa, Abra – 2811

Zip Codes in Agusan del Norte

Zip Code for Buenavista, Agusan del Norte – 8601

Zip Code for Butuan City, Agusan del Norte – 8600

Zip Code for Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte – 8605

Zip Code for Carmen, Agusan del Norte – 8603

Zip Code for Jabonga, Agusan del Norte – 8607

Zip Code for Kitcharao, Agusan del Norte – 8609

Zip Code for La Nieves, Agusan del Norte – 8610

Zip Code for Magallanes, Agusan del Norte – 8604

Zip Code for Nasipit, Agusan del Norte – 8602

Zip Code for Remedios T. Romualdez, Agusan del Norte – 8611

Zip Code for Santiago, Agusan del Norte – 8608

Zip Code for Tubay, Agusan del Norte – 8606

Zip Codes in Agusan del Sur

Zip Code for Bayugan, Agusan del Sur – 8502

Zip Code for Bunawan, Agusan del Sur – 8506

Zip Code for Esperanza, Agusan del Sur – 8513

Zip Code for La Paz, Agusan del Sur – 8508

Zip Code for Loreto, Agusan del Sur – 8507

Zip Code for Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur – 8500

Zip Code for Rosario, Agusan del Sur – 8504

Zip Code for San Francisco, Agusan del Sur – 8501

Zip Code for San Luis, Agusan del Sur – 8511

Zip Code for Sibagat, Agusan del Sur – 8503

Zip Code for Sta. Josefa, Agusan del Sur – 8512

Zip Code for Talacogon, Agusan del Sur – 8510

Zip Code for Trento, Agusan del Sur – 8505

Zip Code for Veruela, Agusan del Sur – 8509

Zip Codes in Benguet

Zip Code for Atok, Benguet – 2612

Zip Code for Baguio City, Benguet – 2600

Zip Code for Bakun, Benguet – 2610

Zip Code for Bokod, Benguet – 2605

Zip Code for Bugias, Benguet – 2607

Zip Code for Itogon, Benguet – 2604

Zip Code for Kabayan, Benguet – 2606

Zip Code for Kapangan, Benguet – 2613

Zip Code for Kibungan, Benguet – 2611

Zip Code for La Trinidad, Benguet – 2601

Zip Code for Lepanto, Benguet – 2609

Zip Code for Manyakan, Benguet – 2608

Zip Code for Phil. Military Academy (PMA), Benguet – 2602

Zip Code for Sablan, Benguet – 2614

Zip Code for Tuba, Benguet – 2603

Zip Code for Tublay, Benguet – 2615

Zip Codes in Ifugao

Zip Code for Aguinaldo, Ifugao – 3606

Zip Code for Asipulo, Ifugao – 3610

Zip Code for Banaue, Ifugao – 3601

Zip Code for Hingyon, Ifugao – 3607

Zip Code for Hungduan, Ifugao – 3603

Zip Code for Kiangan, Ifugao – 3604

Zip Code for Lagawe, Ifugao – 3600

Zip Code for Lamut, Ifugao – 3605

Zip Code for Mayaoyao (Mayoyao), Ifugao – 3602

Zip Code for Potia, Ifugao – 3608

Zip Code for Tinoc, Ifugao – 3609

Zip Codes in Kalinga-Apayao

Zip Code for Balbalan, Kalinga-Apayao – 3801

Zip Code for Calanasan, Kalinga-Apayao – 3814

Zip Code for Conner, Kalinga-Apayao – 3807

Zip Code for Flora, Kalinga-Apayao – 3810

Zip Code for Kabugao, Kalinga-Apayao – 3809

Zip Code for Liwan (Rizal), Kalinga-Apayao – 3808

Zip Code for Lubuagan, Kalinga-Apayao – 3802

Zip Code for Luna, Kalinga-Apayao – 3813

Zip Code for Pasil, Kalinga-Apayao – 3803

Zip Code for Pinukpuk, Kalinga-Apayao – 3806

Zip Code for Pudtol, Kalinga-Apayao – 3812

Zip Code for Sta. Marcela, Kalinga-Apayao – 3811

Zip Code for Tabuk, Kalinga-Apayao – 3800

Zip Code for Tanudan, Kalinga-Apayao – 3805

Zip Code for Tinglayan, Kalinga-Apayao – 3804

Zip Codes in Mountain Province

Zip Code for Barlig, Mountain Province – 2623

Zip Code for Baukod, Mountain Province – 2621

Zip Code for Besao, Mountain Province – 2618

Zip Code for Bontoc, Mountain Province – 2616

Zip Code for Natonin, Mountain Province – 2614

Zip Code for Paracelis, Mountain Province – 2615

Zip Code for Sabangan, Mountain Province – 2622

Zip Code for Sadanga, Mountain Province – 2617

Zip Code for Sagada, Mountain Province – 2619

Zip Code for Tadian, Mountain Province – 2620

Zip Codes in Surigao del Norte

Zip Code for Alegria, Surigao del Norte – 8425

Zip Code for Bacuag, Surigao del Norte – 8408

Zip Code for Basilisa (Rizal), Surigao del Norte – 8413

Zip Code for Burgos, Surigao del Norte – 8424

Zip Code for cagdianao, Surigao del Norte – 8411

Zip Code for Claver, Surigao del Norte – 8410

Zip Code for Dapa, Surigao del Norte – 8417

Zip Code for Del carmen, Surigao del Norte – 8418

Zip Code for Dinagat, Surigao del Norte – 8412

Zip Code for Gen. Luna, Surigao del Norte – 8419

Zip Code for Gigaquit, Surigao del Norte – 8409

Zip Code for Libjo (Albor), Surigao del Norte – 8414

Zip Code for Loreto, Surigao del Norte – 8415

Zip Code for Mainit, Surigao del Norte – 8407

Zip Code for Malimano, Surigao del Norte – 8402

Zip Code for Pilar, Surigao del Norte – 8420

Zip Code for Placer, Surigao del Norte – 8405

Zip Code for San Benito, Surigao del Norte – 8423

Zip Code for San Francisco, Surigao del Norte – 8401

Zip Code for San Isidro, Surigao del Norte – 8421

Zip Code for San Jose, Surigao del Norte – 8427

Zip Code for Sison, Surigao del Norte – 8404

Zip Code for Socorro, Surigao del Norte – 8416

Zip Code for Sta. Monica, Surigao del Norte – 8422

Zip Code for Surigao City, Surigao del Norte – 8400

Zip Code for Tagan-an, Surigao del Norte – 8403

Zip Code for Tubajon, Surigao del Norte – 8426

Zip Code for Tubod, Surigao del Norte – 8406

Zip Codes in Surigao del Sur

Zip Code for Barobo, Surigao del Sur – 8309

Zip Code for Bayabas, Surigao del Sur – 8303

Zip Code for Bislig, Surigao del Sur – 8311

Zip Code for Cagwait, Surigao del Sur – 8304

Zip Code for Cantillan, Surigao del Sur – 8317

Zip Code for Carmen, Surigao del Sur – 8315

Zip Code for Carrascal, Surigao del Sur – 8318

Zip Code for Cortez, Surigao del Sur – 8313

Zip Code for Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur – 8310

Zip Code for Lanuza, Surigao del Sur – 8314

Zip Code for Lianga, Surigao del Sur – 8307

Zip Code for Lingig, Surigao del Sur – 8312

Zip Code for Madrid, Surigao del Sur – 8316

Zip Code for Marihatag, Surigao del Sur – 8306

Zip Code for San Agustin, Surigao del Sur – 8305

Zip Code for San Miguel, Surigao del Sur – 8301

Zip Code for Tagbina, Surigao del Sur – 8308

Zip Code for Tago, Surigao del Sur – 8302

Zip Code for Tandag, Surigao del Sur – 8300