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BI Resumes Transactions Suspended during MECQ
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) released an Advisory dated Aug 19, 2020 announcing the lifting the previous suspension on transactions upon shifting of NCR and other regions back to General Community Quarantine (GCQ). Moreover, the BI directs all transacting clients to...
Foreigners with valid PH visa and married to Filipino may enter the PH
In its Press Release dated August 8, 2020, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced that foreigners married to Filipino or have Filipino dependents may enter the Philippines as long as they have a valid Philippine visa. In the Bureau's Facebook page post on August 14,...
BI Suspends Select Transactions During MECQ
As the National Capital Region (NCR) and nearby provinces such as Cavite, Laguna, Rizal, and Bulacan would be under Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) from August 4 - 18, 2020, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) released an Advisory dated August 3, 2020...
Special Visa Under the Innovative Startup Act (RA 11337)
The Innovative Startup Act (RA11337) was signed into law on 26 April 2019. The law aims to foster the growth and development of the Philippine startup ecosystem to improve the economy and create new jobs and opportunities. The primary beneficiaries of the said law are...
Foreigners With Select Long-Term Visas Allowed to enter PH starting 1 August 2020
The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for the Management of Emerging Infectious Disease released Resolution No. 56 on 16 July 2020. Said resolution stated that foreign nationals with valid and existing visas below shall be allowed to enter the Philippines starting 1...
Concessions on Residential and Commercial Rents During GCQ
The DTI has issued a Supplemental Memorandum Circular on the concessions on residential and commercial rents. Lessees are granted a 30-day grace period starting March 17, 2020 until the community quarantine is lifted (which includes ECQ, MECQ, GCQ, MGCQ) or; from the...