Global payments leader Visa is rolling out Visa Pay, a new service that lets consumers use their phones to make purchases via NFC-enabled point-of-sale terminals—whether shopping in-store or online, here or abroad. Read more »
The Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) announced that Taiwan passport holders can soon enjoy visa-free entry to the Philippines starting July 1, 2025. Read more »
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has opened applications for 265 fully-funded scholarships available to Filipino students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in Saudi universities. Read more »
The Philippines is setting its sights on digital nomads and long-stay travelers with a new visa to help position the country as a top remote work destination. Read more »
The Department of Science and Technology - Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) is setting its sights on developing a resilient, inclusive, and people-centered AI ecosystem in the Philippines. Read more »
Starting April 7, travelers from the Philippines planning to visit Japan for tourism can submit their visa applications at five new Japan Visa Application Centers (JVACs). Read more »
