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Suspension on Entry of Foreign Nationals in the PH Extended Until April 30
Based on the IATF Resolution No. 110, the on-going suspension on entry of foreign nationals in the Philippines has been extended until April 30, 2021. This amends the previous IATF Resolution which initially announced the travel ban on foreign arrivals until April 21,...
PH TEMPORARILY SUSPENDS FOREIGN ARRIVALS FROM MAR 22 TO APR 21
Following the recommendations of the IATF in its Resolution No. 103 to temporarily suspend the arrival of foreign nationals related to the surge of Covid 19 cases in the Philippines, the Bureau of Immigration release its guidelines in the implementation of the travel...
Foreigners May Pay for RP/SRC at the PH Airport Upon Arrival
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) released a memo on 25 Feb 2021 in compliance with the Memorandum from the Secretary of Justice dated 19 Feb 2021 directing them to allow foreigners to pay for their new Return Permit (RP) or Special Return Certificate (SRC) at the...
Avenida & Diaz earns 3 nominations in the ALB Philippine Law Awards 2020
Avenida & Diaz Law Office (ADLO) remained to be a strong contender in the 5th Asian Legal Business (ALB) Philippine Law Awards 2020 following its success last year. ADLO earned nominations in three categories: Immigration Law Firm and Rising Law Firm, for which it...
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...
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...