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Philippines fuel surcharges add 15,000 pesos to long haul nomad flights
Reduced flight frequencies and rising ticket prices are creating significant hurdles for travelers to the Philippines. Digital nomads and expats should expect higher relocation costs and limited route availability as the tourism sector faces its toughest supply shock since the pandemic.
Philippines enforces 730 day home stay rule for J-1 visa holders
The Commission on Filipinos Overseas is strictly enforcing the two-year home-country presence requirement for J-1 exchange visitors. Failure to comply or obtain a waiver will result in the denial of future U.S. immigrant or work visas.
Why Philippines 9G Visa Holders Face Stricter Enforcement
The Bureau of Immigration has arrested four foreign nationals for overstaying and violating 9G work visa conditions. Commissioner Viado emphasized that 9G visa holders must strictly work only for their petitioning employer or face deportation.