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2021 New Protocols for Arriving Passengers at NAIA

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Starting 1 February 2021, a new protocol will be observed for all arriving passengers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). The new protocols cover OFWs, Non-OFWs, and foreigners arriving at NAIA regardless of their port of origin.

New guidelines for arriving passengers in the Philippines

• Fully vaccinated passengers from Green countries are no longer required to undergo a facility-based quarantine. Fully vaccinated travelers from Yellow countries will have a shorter facility-based quarantine period. Non-OFW and foreigners must book at least 5nights/6days in a quarantine hotel. Read the full Guidelines for Vaccinated and Unvaccinated Travelers Arriving in the Philippines

Who are allowed to travel to the Philippines?

The ban on foreign travelers has been lifted but foreigners with tourist visas are still prohibited from entering the country. Only the following are allowed to travel to the Philippines:

• Returning Filipino citizens
• Foreign nationals with long-term visas
• Diplomats and dignitaries
• Persons with medical emergencies

Full list of foreigners who are allowed to enter the country effective February 1, 2021:

Testing Protocols

Effective February 1, arriving passengers will no longer be tested upon arrival. Returning Filipinos (ROFs) and foreigners will be tested only on the fifth day from the date of their arrival at the quarantine hotel they are in. Early testing will only be done for those who show symptoms of COVID-19.

Airport Protocols

Before you fly.

• e-CIF for land-based OFWs: e-cif.redcross.org.ph
• e-CIF for sea-based OFWs: ecif.firstaide.ph
• e-CIF for all non-OFW passengers (including Returning Overseas Filipinos, authorized foreign nationals, etc.) arriving in Manila: Coordinate with your airline. For PAL, you can fill this out: bit.ly/MNLPALeCIF
• Non-OFWs should pre-book a hotel accredited by Tourism and Health Agencies for at least 6 nights. Please refer to this list of DOT-Accredited Quarantine Hotels in Metro Manila and nearby provinces.
• For land-based OFWs, create/update your account on the OFW Assistance Information System (OASIS) at oasis.owwa.gov.ph /

During Check In

• During check-in, sign the Declaration and Waiver Form indicating that you are healthy and fit to travel.
• Present your QR code, Affidavit of Undertaking, and the Traze App

Upon Arrival

• Accomplish the Health Declaration Form, Bureau of Customs Form, and Arrival Card.
• Attend the briefing of the Philippine Coast Guard
• For OFWs: Proceed to the OWWA (land-based OFW) or MARINA (sea-based OFW) Desk for quarantine hotel assignments.
• For non-OFWs: Proceed to the validation and verification desk where to confirm your e-CIF data. Pre-pay the RT-PCR test (PHP 4,000).
• Submit the Affidavit of Undertaking to the Philippine Coast Guard and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) form to the BOC Officer before exiting the terminal.
• Proceed to your respective transport vehicle for transfer to your quarantine hotel.

Quarantine Protocols

• Your quarantine hotel will be arranged by OWWA for land-based OWF and MARINA for sea-based.
• Your RT-PCR test via Red Cross will be covered by the agency
• You will receive an e-mail on the third day of your quarantine to fill up a health check questionnaire
• RT-PCR testing will be administered on the fifth day from the date of arrival.
• At any point from the day of arrival to day 5, passengers showing symptoms shall inform their hotel of their condition. The hotel shall inform the DOH and BOQ for assessment, medical management, and testing.

Non-OFW and Foreigners

• Non-OFWs and foreigners shall cover the cost of their accommodation in a quarantine hotel. You can book your stay in advance to make sure you get a room when you arrive. These are the DOT and BOQ-approved Quarantine Hotels in Manila and nearby provinces .
• Your RT-PCR test cost will be at your own expense. You may pre-pay and schedule a test when you arrive at the airport.

Test Results

• If you test positive, you will be assessed by a health/quarantine officer to determine the appropriate next steps.
• If you test negative, you may obtain the Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) medical certificate via quarantinecertificate.com .
• Present your test result and BOQ medical certificate for clearance when checking out.

Checking Out and Going Home

• Please coordinate with your Local Government Unit (LGU) for the continuation of your 14-day mandatory quarantine or isolation.

Stay safe and welcome back, home!

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BI sets up e-travel platform at NAIA for exit of arriving passengers

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has set up an electronic travel platform at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to facilitate the exit of arriving passengers.

BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco said the stand consolidates all data collection processes to do away the usual filling out of various forms required by various government offices.

The BI chief said it replaced the arrival and health cards as well as the arrival information form of the Bureau of Customs.

"We are happy and proud to be part of this project of improving our services to the travelling public," Tansingco said.

Various government agencies have participated in the establishment of the electronic podium, including the transportation, health, information technology, justice and tourism departments and the customs bureau.

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Going abroad? More documents needed, stricter rules to follow starting Sept. 3

Travelers arrive at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 in this file photo taken in November 2022. INQUIRER file photo / SAMUEL YAP

MANILA, Philippines —Filipinos traveling overseas will soon be asked to present more documentary requirements and comply with new stricter travel regulations.

The Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) is set to implement its revised guidelines for the departure of Filipinos traveling abroad starting September 3.

In a recent statement, the IACAT explained that it has revised the departure protocols during the 58th Regular Council Meeting to “combat the grave menace of human trafficking.”

“It is of paramount importance to emphasize that the Revised Guidelines have been formulated not to encroach upon the fundamental right to travel, but to serve as a protective bulwark shielding our fellow citizens from the dire perils of human trafficking,” said IACAT.

“IACAT ardently anticipates that the enforcement of these meticulously refined Guidelines, complemented by an enhanced regime of information dissemination, will effectuate a palpable reduction, if not outright elimination, of human trafficking incidents,” it added.

Based on the revised guidelines, basic travel documents now consist of the following:

• Passport, valid at least six months from the date of departure;
• Appropriate valid visa, whenever required;
• Boarding pass;
• Confirmed return or roundtrip ticket, when necessary

In addition to the inspection of basic travel documents, the immigration office (IO) may then require the traveler to answer clarificatory questions as well as ask passengers for the following supporting documents:

For Tourists:

1. Self-funded Travels

• Confirmed return or roundtrip ticket;
• Proof of hotel booking/accommodation;
• Financial capacity or source of income consistent with the passenger’s declared purpose of travel;
• And proof of employment and other equivalent documents.
• For sponsored travels:

2. If the sponsor abroad is a relative within the first (1st) civil degree of the passenger

• Original Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)-issued birth certificate/report of birth or marriage certificate/report of marriage as proof of first (1st) civil degree relationship;
• Confirmed return or roundtrip ticket; and
• Copies of the following documents of sponsor, such as: Valid passport; Valid work visa/permit, residence permit or any equivalent document; Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC), E-receipt, or OFW Clearance, for OFW sponsors.

2.2. If the sponsor abroad is a relative up to the fourth  civil degree of consanguinity or affinity, unless otherwise limited by the Philippine Embassy or Consulate exercising jurisdiction

• Original Affidavit of Support and Guarantee (AOSG) and is:

-duly notarized by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate/Honorary Consulate authorized to perform notarization services; or

-if the AOSG is notarized by a local notary public in the country of destination, the AOSG must be duly authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate/Honorary Consulate (for non-Apostille countries) or apostilled by the apostille authority in the country of destination (for Apostille countries).

• Confirmed return or roundtrip ticket; and Original PSA-issued birth certificate/report of birth or marriage certificate/report of marriage showing the exact relationship between the passenger and the sponsor.

2.3. If the sponsor abroad is a non-relative or a legal/juridical entity

-duly notarized by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate/Honorary Consulate authorized to perform notarization services;

-or if the AOSG is notarized by a local notary public in the country of destination, the AOSG must be duly authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate/Honorary Consulate (for non-Apostille countries) or apostilled by the apostille authority in the country of destination (for Apostille countries)

• Substantial proof of relationship;
• if a legal/juridical entity, registration papers of the sponsor.

2.4. If traveling with a local sponsor

• Duly notarized affidavit executed by the local sponsor
• Substantial proof of relationship11:
• Copy of the sponsor’s return ticket consistent with that of the passenger

For Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs)

1. OFWs Departing for the First Time

• OEC, E-receipt, or OFW Clearance duly issued by the Department of Migrant Workers (MW) as appearing in the Border Control Information System (BCIS);
• Valid and appropriate employment visa or work permit or any equivalent document;
• Employment contract, as necessary; and
• Visa Usage Undertaking13 or Manpower Request specifying visa usage approved or verified by the Migrant Workers Office (MWO), if applicable.

2. Balik-Manggagawa

• Valid and appropriate employment visa/work permit or any equivalent document;
• OFW Clearance, OEC issued on-site by the MWO or by the DMW or Migrant Workers Airport Assistance Center (MWAAC), or Online BM OEC Exemption or manually issued OEC:
• And Proof of employment, as necessary.

3. Direct-Hire

• OEC, E-receipt, or valid OFW Clearance; and
• Proper and valid work visa/work permit or any equivalent document.

4. OFWs Requiring Special Travel Exit Clearance in lieu of OEC

• Locally employed seafarers (conduction crew) who will be manning a Philippine Registered Ship’s conduction from a foreign port to the Philippines;
• Seafarers who will undergo orientation and other analogous circumstances as a requirement before their employment, as the prospective foreign employer prescribes. The foreign employer must be accredited by a licensed local manning agency; and
• Emergency change crew for Philippine registered vessels docked in international ports.

5. OFWs traveling to other countries during their vacation in the Philippines

• If the OFW will travel to other country/ies for tourism, but will return to the Philippines before proceeding to his/her jobsite, the OFW shall undergo the usual immigration inspection for tourist travelers under this Guidelines.
• If the OFW will travel to other country/ies for tourism, but will proceed directly to his/her job site, a valid OEC will be required.

6. Endorsement to the DMW-MWAAC

• The IO shall promptly endorse a passenger to the DMW-MWAAC for validation of employment documents, updating of employment records, issuance of clearance, or other appropriate action, when confronted with the following: the OEC of the OFW or MWO-registered worker is invalid, expired, used, or did not reflect in the BCISl; or the OFW has incomplete or questionable documents.
• In cases of endorsement to the DMW-MWAAC, the IO shall provide the passenger with a validation request form. Upon validation by the DMW-MWAAC, the passenger shall be directed back to the I0 for the completion of the immigration inspection.

The primary IO will then defer the departure of a passenger if he or she presents fraudulent, falsified or tampered travel or supporting documents, or refuses to undergo primary inspection.

The IO will refer the following passengers for secondary inspection:

• Those who failed to establish their purpose of travel during primary inspection
• Those with inconsistent or insufficient travel or supporting documents
• Those unable to show proof of financial capacity to travel and are accompanied by a foreign national who is not a relative by consanguinity or affinity up to the fourth civil degree
• Those traveling, with or without a visa, to countries under Alert Level 3 or 4 and those with relevant deployment bans
• Those who previously stayed abroad for over six months as a tourist or previously misrepresented any travel information and are intending to travel again for the same purpose
• Those with active deferred-departure records
• Those identified and reported by the IACAT Anti-Trafficking Task Force or other government agencies as a potentially trafficked or illegally recruited person or a suspected trafficker or illegal recruiter

During the inspection, IACAT explained that the secondary IO shall consider “the totality of the circumstances of the passenger which includes, but is not limited to, the purpose of travel, country/ies of destination, duration of stay, travel history, age, financial capacity or source of income consistent with the passenger’s declared purpose of travel, and educational background.”

The secondary IO will defer the departure of the passenger upon a finding of any of the following grounds:

• Refusal to undergo secondary inspection
• Doubtful purpose of travel
• Inconsistent or insufficient travel or supporting documents
• Misrepresentation or withholding of material information about the travel
• Presentation of fraudulent, falsified, or tampered travel or supporting documents
• Non-compliance with previous deferred-departure requirements
• Passenger is a potentially trafficked or illegally recruited person, or a suspected trafficker or illegal recruiter

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Naia sets ‘new normal’ rules for travelers to follow when airport operations resume.

After a two-month travel ban due to the Luzon-wide lockdown amid the COVID-19 crisis, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is preparing for the reopening of its international and domestic terminals with a new set of guidelines issued by the Department of Transportation (DOTr).

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The guidelines for this “new normal” to further prevent the spread of the COVID-19 disease are as follows:

1. Wearing of masks is required at all times inside the airport. The Manila International Airport Authority shared that it has already purchased surgical and washable face masks for its employees and is in the process of identifying the appropriate personal protective equipment that they should use.

2. Mandatory body temperature checks will be done. 

3. Social distancing measures shall be strictly observed at all queuing points inside and outside the terminal building. When seating, a “ one-seat apart policy ” shall be enforced. Acrylic barriers are already being installed in all check-in counters and help desks across the four NAIA terminals.

4. A “no contact policy” will be observed in security procedures. The Office for Transportation Security has been advised to maximize the use of x-ray machines, portable scanners, handheld metal detectors, and the like to limit manual frisking unless necessary.

5. Only passengers with valid travel documents and confirmed bookings for the day will be allowed to enter the airport facility.

6. All NAIA facilities and equipment will be disinfected regularly. Comfort rooms will be continuously cleaned and stocked with a steady supply of hand wash, hand sanitizers, toilet paper, and paper towels.

7. Foot baths will remain in all entry and exit points for passengers and airport personnel.

8. Safety precaution posters will be displayed in all terminals. MIAA will also release alert bulletins through airport information boards and its social media sites.

9. All departing and arriving passengers are required to electronically fill-out the Health Declaration Form and Passenger Locator Forms for straightforward contact tracing.

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NAIA Airport Departure Guide for First-Time Travelers

Getting ready for your first international trip from the philippines check out this easy-to-follow naia airport guide to ensure a smooth departure..

Are you excited to travel out of the country? Nervous to talk to the immigration officers in NAIA? Anxious you’d forget something important? Almost clueless of what to do when you arrive at the airport? I completely get you. I had the same mixed emotions the first time I traveled . 

Truth be told, my very first flight departure experience was memorable for all the wrong reasons. 

In a nutshell, I was detained at the immigration center; I almost missed my flight.  Not that I didn’t do my homework of knowing the airport procedures for my departure, it’s just that I felt overwhelmed and yeah, things got out of hand…

You see there are so many things going on at the airport. With a stream of passengers everywhere, announcements and noises to keep your attention, it’s necessary you know what to do and where to go BY HEART.

In this post, let me share  a guide on stress-free airport departure procedures in Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminals.

My reference for this post would mainly be my personal experience—things I learned the hard way—and some NAIA airport guides.

Naturally, after securing travel documents  and packing your stuff, you leave your house and head to the airport.

NAIA DEPARTURE STEP 1 – Initial Security Check

A.  Head to the Airport entrance.

Get off the taxi/ bus/ PUV. Take your luggage with you. If a person in uniform offers you help, you can opt to let him BUT know that you have to pay PHP 50 afterwards. It is his job as a “porter” even if he doesn’t tell you beforehand. In some domestic airports, some people will offer help then ask for a tip. In such case you can give at least PHP20 depending on how far and how heavy your stuff is. DON’T FORGET to keep an eye on your belongings though. 

PRO TIP: Ready your Passport and printed itinerary. Present it to the security personnel upon entrance.   

B. At the entrance, expect tons of passengers in line (especially at TERMINAL 1) to enter the airport building.

Choose the entrance that corresponds to the airline company in your itinerary. Look at the signs above your head. Though you can practically enter at any entrance gate, it is civilized to pass through your designated point of entry. 

Prepare your itinerary/ boarding pass and Passport. If you are traveling domestic, ready your itinerary/ boarding pass and Valid ID. Show them politely to the security and enter the building.

C. Upon entering, place all your belongings to the conveyor belt and let them pass through the x-ray machine. 

PRO TIP: Use the trays for your small items (i.e mobile phones, belt, shoes, etc). 

As this happens, step through the metal detector and have yourself inspected by the officer. It doesn’t really take long. After you are clear, promptly get your stuff and return the tray that you used to its proper place. 

NAIA DEPARTURE STEP 2 – Obtain Check-in details from flight information screen

A. After the initial security check, head to the nearest flight information monitor.  

It is the screen that shows flight information, designated check-in counters and other related info about a passenger’s flight.   

B. Look up your flight number on the screen and see your check-in counter. The check-in counter opens usually 2 hours before an international flight and an hour before a domestic flight. 

So you will see a table with Flight number – check-in counter – status. 

Something like this:

*this is just sample table, based on how I remember it

So if your flight is PR 5678 bound for NRT from MNL, you can check-in at counters E4, E5, E6, E7, E8 or E9. 

If your flight is 5570 check in counter is not yet open. You have to wait. If it opens, your check-in counter would be any counter from T to V. It’s not so difficult. I believe you’ll be able to figure it out easily.  

NAIA DEPARTURE STEP 3 – Payment of Travel Tax and Terminal Fee

A. BEFORE PROCEEDING TO YOUR CHECK-IN COUNTER for check-in, I STRONGLY SUGGEST you pay the tax and terminal fee first. 

The cashier is in the far left end of NAIA Terminal 3. For terminal 2 here it is . 

In most cases the counters are jam-packed with passengers, you’d have to wait in line for a couple of minutes. At the counter, you’d be asked to show your passport, itinerary and travel tax receipt. That means if you check-in first before paying the tax, you’d have to go out of the check-in area again, go to the tax section, queue, pay, go back to the check-in area again, queue, present your receipt… do you get my point? 

BASICALLY, it should be

TAX/ TERMINAL FEE PAYMENT >> CHECK-IN    

and not the other way around. Some security personnel direct passengers to the check-in counters without asking them whether they’ve paid the tax and terminal fee already, as a result, the passenger/passengers would experience the inconvenience. So I am telling you, pay the travel tax and terminal fee first before you check-in – BUT DO THIS ONLY WHEN YOU ARE SURE THE TRAVEL TAX IS NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR AIRFARE/PAID ONLINE

(Just a story about my unwise decision to pay my tax before check in EVEN IF I didn’t know if my ticket included the travel tax: When I was at the terminal 1 last year, I mistakenly paid my tax first prior to check-in – the staff asked me if I had checked in already to which I answered with a nod – so when I checked in, apparently my ticket already included the tax – if I weren’t almost late to boarding I could have refunded the tax I paid right then and there BUT no… long story short, I needed to go to the TIEZA office near SM MOA for a travel tax refund)

A.1 HOW TO PAY TAX AND TERMINAL FEE [READ HERE: HOW TO PAY TRAVEL TAX ONLINE]

Look at the sign, there should be step 1 or First Step. Line up. Wait for your turn. If it is your turn, show your passport and your boarding pass/ itinerary. Answer the question if asked such as “where are you travelling?” then pay PHP 1620. Wait for the receipt. Politely say thank you after the transaction.

NAIA DEPARTURE STEP 4 – Check-in your Baggage 

A. Go to your designated counter and check-in.  

Hand your itinerary/ printed boarding pass, TERMINAL FEE/TAX receipt and PASSPORT to the airport crew. 

PRO TIP: If you check-in online you can queue on web check-in counter. 

After checking in, you’ll be given your BOARDING PASS with your corresponding GATE NO. and BOARDING TIME. The airport staff will confirm the details on your boarding pass and make sure you understand the said details.

Do not forget your gate number. 

And DO NOT LOSE your boarding pass.

NAIA DEPARTURE STEP 5 – Immigration

A. Get past the check-in counters and head to the immigration. Don’t be confused. As for directions,  follow the person ahead of you or ask an airport officer. 

At the immigration area, you’d be needing to fill out a DEPARTURE FORM. 

PRO TIP: If there are many people, fill out the DEPARTURE FORM while in line especially if you are in a hurry. USE BLACK BALLPOINT PEN. WRITE LEGIBLY AND NEATLY.

B. Proceed to the Bureau of Immigration officer window. Hand your departure card and passport to the officer. No need to show your boarding pass/ return ticket unless asked. 

Answer the immigration officer’s queries. DO NOT TAKE THIS PERSONALLY especially when the officer is sounding indifferent or hostile. It is just another airport SOP. 

The usual question would be: Where will you go? Who will you travel with? What is your job? Where will you stay? When will you go back to the Philippines?

Bureau of Immigration officers will sound serious. They are not supposed to be friendly so again, do not take this personally. Make sure to be calm, honest and polite.  They can deny you to board the plane (for legal reasons) so exercise your manners. Wait for them to stamp your Passport. If you are a DOST scholar who has not applied for clearance yet, this post is for you.

NAIA DEPARTURE STEP 6 – Final Security Check

A. After you get your Passport stamped, proceed to the final security check. 

Again, place your stuff in the conveyor belt (your small belongings into a tray) and have them scanned. Step through the metal detector for self-inspection. After you are clear, get your stuff, put the tray back to its proper place. Politely say thank you to the officers if they help you out.  

NAIA DEPARTURE STEP 7 – Boarding

A. Go to your assigned boarding gate and calmly wait at the lounge for your boarding time.

B. Board the plane.

You might need to queue again. But listen to the announcement about which seats to go in first. Normally passengers by the window go in first or rows 16-28 take the rear entrance.  Pay attention to the announcements made at the airport. It may come in handy for sudden changes like if your boarding gate is changed or your flight is delayed, etc. Queue, SHOW YOUR BOARDING PASS to the airport crew and then get on the plane. 

Avoid taking photos in the ramp! BECAUSE! 

And do not board the wrong plane!!!  

Hope you find this AIRPORT DEPARTURE GUIDE useful and if I miss anything please feel free to share your thoughts… Also, you can  check out the FOREIGN AIRPORT ARRIVAL GUIDE HERE . 

Did you find this post useful? Do you have other airport departure tips and techniques you want to add here or some airport hacks you want to share? Let us know in the comment section below! And yeah, if this is useful, please do share!

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Travelbook.ph affiliate program commends bloggers on 1st anniversary celebration.

TravelBook.ph , the leading online travel agency (OTA) in the Philippines, celebrated the first anniversary of its Affiliate Program last June 24, 2017 at Oakwood Premier Joy-Nostalg Center Manila in Ortigas Center, Pasig. In addition to celebrating an important milestone, the event was the OTA’s way of thanking its 2,700 blogger affiliates and acknowledging each of their contributions to the success of the said program since it began.

The event, entitled TravelBook.ph Affiliate Program 1st Year Cheer, highlighted and celebrated the many firsts that the Affiliate Program has achieved on its first year.

Present during the event is Affiliate 001 Awardee David Bernabe, owner of Crowd Travel and the very first affiliate to sign up for TravelBook.ph’s Affiliate Program. DIY Travel and Tours was also awarded for being the first affiliate to incur a completed booking through their website. The awards and tokens of appreciation for the affiliates were presented by Ms. Pia Bernaldo and Ms. Toni Reyes of the Affiliate Team, along with Mr. Takumi Nakazawa, General Manager of TravelBook.ph.

TravelBook.ph also prepared an audio-visual presentation of their first blogger getaway, where 15 lucky bloggers won an all-expenses-paid trip to the lovely island of Caramoan in Camarines Sur. Two of the bloggers who attended the Caramoan getaway, Me-An Clemente of Yogo and Cream and event host Allan Bobis of The Filipino Rambler , received tokens of appreciation from TravelBook.ph and gift certificates from Trampoline Park.

The attendees also looked back on their first affiliate training, which took place last year. Dianne Rosqueta of Curly Dianne was invited on stage to share her experience and how much the affiliate trainings helped her in optimizing the content of her blog. Afterwards, Ms. Pia Bernaldo of the Affiliate Team expressed her gratitude to the attendees and discussed the future plans of the program for the affiliate bloggers.

Also present in the event is Charmaine Belza of The Project Maine and the first affiliate to withdraw commission earned through the program. She was also given a certificate and token of appreciation from GetGo PH and Novellino Wines .

During the event, Ms. Pinky Librada, Business Development Manager of TravelBook.ph, discussed the Affiliate Program’s new commission structure, wherein the affiliates can score up to 65% commission rates once accommodations have been booked through their websites.

All attendees received PHP 2,000 worth of TravelBook points as well as loot bags with freebies from PhotoBook Wordwide , Hideo Wakamatsu , Celeteque , Vivo Lumio , and Bo’s Coffee .

Wines from Novellino Wines, backpack and trolley from Hideo Wakamatsu, Trampoline Park gift certificates, roundtrip tickets from Philtranco and Jam Liner Inc ., roundtrip business class tickets from FastCat , and an overnight stay with breakfast for two at Oakwood Premier Joy-Nostalg were among the raffle prizes given away to the blogger attendees.

TravelBook.ph Affiliate Program’s 1st Year Cheer, which was attended by members of the media as well as top travel and lifestyle bloggers, is TravelBook.ph’s last hurrah for the said program’s week-long anniversary celebration. 

If you want to be part of TravelBook.ph’s growing community of bloggers and page owners, register as an Affiliate at affiliate.travelbook.ph . 

The Reef Mactan’s First Anniversary

I first learned about the reef when i moved to cebu and was looking to invest. a friend who is a broker introduced us to this property along with others in punta fuego, mactan. what caught our attention was the impressive building, offering a fantastic view of the ocean and great amenities. we visited several times to enjoy dining and days by the pool, soaking in the beautiful scenery of mactan, cebu. fast forward to november 29, 2023, the reef island resort mactan celebrated its first anniversary, reaching new heights as a luxurious retreat by the sea and sky. dr. scott jahn and i were invited to the event, and i’m excited to share about the celebration, reflecting on a year of impressive growth, delightful culinary experiences, and the promise of an even brighter future., a year of remarkable growth:.

Since opening its doors on November 2, 2022, The Reef Island Resort Mactan has experienced phenomenal growth. What began with 110 rooms expanded within three months to a total of 175, inviting guests to immerse themselves in the lap of luxury at this seafront oasis. The culinary journey has been equally extraordinary, with the resort now proudly hosting three distinct outlets – The Bakery, The Kitchen, and The Lounge.

The Reef’s dining experience is a celebration of Southeast Asia’s finest flavors, transcending beyond baked goods to offer an eclectic menu that includes pasta and sandwiches. The Lounge, famed for its handcrafted cocktails, complements its beverage offerings with a full tapas menu, ensuring a delightful dining experience for every guest.

A Haven for Relaxation and Recreation:

The Reef Island Resort Mactan is not just a destination; it’s an experience. Guests can unwind in a fully equipped spa, embrace an active lifestyle in the state-of-the-art gym, or indulge in family-friendly fun at the engaging Kids Club and Arcade. With a diverse mix of guests from Asia and Europe, The Reef proudly boasts the second-longest beach shoreline in Mactan, spanning an impressive 110 meters.

The Anniversary and Tree-lighting Ceremony

The Anniversary and Tree-lighting Ceremony at The Reef Island Resort Mactan was a joyous occasion that brought together guests from mainstream and digital media, local officials, valued partners, and cherished friends. The day was filled with celebratory energy and entertainment, highlighted by mesmerizing fire dancers that left a lasting impression. The program featured lively live music, with a choir adding a melodic touch during the enchanting tree-lighting ceremony. The general manager delivered a heartfelt speech, raising a toast to The Reef’s future, making it an unforgettable celebration.

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As The Reef Island Resort Mactan celebrates its first year, the anticipation for an even brighter future grows. Two additional outlets are currently in progress, including the upcoming dive shop and additional recreation facilities slated for completion in the first quarter of the coming year. These developments promise to elevate the resort’s offerings, providing guests with even more reasons to choose The Reef for their tropical getaway.

A Year of Celebrations and Banquets

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NAIA Terminal 3 Guide: Everything You Need to Know

Arriving to or departing from Ninoy Aquino International Airport? Here's what you need to know about NAIA Terminal 3, one of its four terminals.

The terminal has the capacity to handle about 13 million passengers per year. It has 24 gates and 140 check-in counters.

It is connected to Newport City via a 0.22 -kilometer long footbridge and hosts both international and domestic flights.

The terminal has four levels and a parking garage that is connected to the main terminal:

NAIA Terminal 3 is located along the Pasay-Paranaque border. It is close to various hotels, fast-food chains, and other commercial establishments.

How to Get to NAIA Terminal 3

Driving Directions

Depending on where you are coming from, there are different ways to get to NAIA 3.

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Commuting Directions

You may ride a bus with a "MIA" signboard on EDSA. Alight on the Airport Road and take a jeepney bound to Nichols.

There are also jeepneys going to Nichols/Terminal 3 at EDSA Taft Rotonda.

If you're coming from Eastwood City, you may take the bus operated by Citylink Coach Services. It takes its passengers straight to the terminal.

Alternatively, you may take a cab. Fares depend on where you are coming from.

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Departure Hall Protocols

The departure hall in NAIA Terminal is located on the second floor. Here's a step-by-step guide on what to do when flying out from this terminal.

1. Security Check

Before entering the facility, prepare your passport and ticket. An officer will inspect these documents before you proceed to the x-ray machine.

Make use of the porter services if you are carrying heavy or several bags.

2. Travel Tax Payment

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Proceed to the TIEZA counters just beside the check-in desks. This is where you pay travel tax amounting to PHP 1,620.

You will have to show your passport and ticket to the officer. Keep the receipt as you will need this later on.

Take note that only passengers taking international flights have to complete this step.

3. Check-In

Present your passport, ticket, and travel tax receipts. This is where you should drop your check-in luggage.

Usually, passengers have to check in at least an hour before their flight.

International passengers may want to come earlier just to be safe.

Once done, the officer will give you your boarding pass containing the boarding time. Take note of the gate number assigned to you.

4. Immigration

Before proceeding to the immigration counters, fill out a departure form.

Head towards the Bureau of Immigration window with your passport, boarding pass, and departure card.

Expect the officer to ask you questions related to your travel. This is why it's also important to bring important travel documents with you. The office will stamp your passport once done.

5. Security Check... Again

A final security check is required before you proceed to the boarding gate. Your hand-carry will be going through an x-ray and metal detector again.

6. Boarding

Be attentive once you're at the boarding gate. You will hear announcements regarding boardings as well as change of gates and boarding times. After your flight number is called, line up and prepare your boarding pass and passport.

Arrival Hall Protocols

The arrival hall is in the ground floor of NAIA Terminal 3. Take note that there are no tubes used at the terminal on deplaning for domestic travel.

Passengers should board shuttle buses to and from the boarding gates instead.

1. Immigration

After deplaning, head towards the immigration counters and line up. Present your passport and customs form and have the former stamped.

2. Baggage Carousel

Head towards the ground floor to get your checked-in bags from the baggage carousel. The conveyor belts have labels showing your flight number.

Go to the customs counter after collecting your luggage. This is where you should submit your customs form. If you have nothing to declare, your bag doesn't have to undergo inspection.

Head over to the passenger waiting area, where your fetcher, family, or friends are waiting. You may also request porter services to help you with your things.

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NCAA can't cave to anti-transgender hysteria and fear like NAIA did

The ncaa is being pushed to ban transgender athletes despite a lack of science supporting their exclusion..

The NCAA must have the courage, and common sense, the NAIA lacked.

The NCAA’s Board of Governors meets later Thursday and is under heavy pressure to ban transgender women, as the NAIA did earlier this month . But to do so would give in to the fear mongering and misinformation that would have you believe transgender women are overrunning women’s sports, snapping up trophies and scholarships and relegating cisgender women to the sidelines like they were before the passage of Title IX.

None of which is happening.

Though the NCAA doesn’t publish the number of openly transgender athletes, it’s believed to be between 30 and 40, said Anna Baeth, the director of research at Athlete Ally, which works to create safe and supportive environments for LGBTQ+ athletes. That’s out of the more than 523,000 NCAA athletes who competed in Divisions I, II and III in 2022-23 , the most recent data available.

Do the math, and that works out to less than 0.008%.

“We are talking a very, very small number of athletes,” Baeth said.

But demonizing transgender people, transgender women athletes in particular, has become the new favored blood sport of the right wing.

Half of the states now have laws barring transgender girls and young women from playing sports — even though many of the politicians who passed them couldn’t cite a single instance where this was happening. Nor is there actual science to support the exclusion of trans athletes. Why? Because there haven’t been enough of them to conduct a study of legitimate scientific rigor!

A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine last month found transgender women were actually at a disadvantage in certain physical categories , including lung function and jump height, but said further studies are necessary. And that “these results should caution against precautionary bans and sport eligibility exclusions that are not based on sport-specific (or sport-relevant) research.”

“That is the irony here, right? If we’re talking about trans women in particular, there simply aren’t enough elite, transgender women athletes to do a study of this kind. Even a case study,” Baeth said.

Instead, the anti-trans mob talks about grip strength and opines about the (assumed) benefits of testosterone. They compare the results of cisgender male athletes to those of cisgender female athletes and say of course that means transgender women have an advantage. They cherry-pick results of transgender athletes and shriek that every sport is going to go the way of swimming, where Lia Thomas won an NCAA title after transitioning.

Which is laughable. Transgender athletes have been able to compete in the Olympics since the Athens Games in 2004 while the NCAA has had protocols governing trans athletes since 2011. If transgender women were going to “take over” women’s sports, they’d surely have done so by now.

All the while, the lives of vulnerable young people hang in the balance. And I am not referring only to transgender youth, who have a horrifyingly high rate of suicide and self-harm as it is. Any cisgender girl with short hair or who looks like a tomboy is at risk of being caught up in these witch hunts, too.

In states with anti-trans laws, athletes have already been, wrongly, accused of being transgender . Elite track and field athletes have been subjected to gender testing simply because of the way they looked. After South Carolina coach Dawn Staley said she doesn’t have a problem with transgender women playing college basketball, internet lowlifes trolled through the Gamecocks roster and theorized about which players might be transgender.

No proof. No facts. Just ignorance and hate.

“The sports community, whether it's the International Olympic Committee, the NCAA, every state board — we've always proceeded into fairness and safety with a lot of thoughtfulness to preserve fair play in sports,” U.S. Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Massachusetts, told USA TODAY Sports at the Final Four.

“There’s a group of experts that should be leading this discussion, not the most extreme Republicans who use this as a political issue,” said Trahan, who went to Georgetown on a volleyball scholarship. “I don’t really engage with them on this issue because they're just not serious about making sports better. In fact, most of them (don’t care).”

To Trahan’s point, there are very real ways in which women athletes are under threat. A USA TODAY investigation in 2022 found schools consistently devote fewer resources to their women’s teams and shortchange their women athletes on opportunities to play and scholarships . Trahan called enforcement of Title IX “a joke,” and expressed concern that NIL collectives will offer schools another way to circumvent the law.

And two weeks ago, two former Kentucky swimmers filed a federal lawsuit against the university, its athletic director and their former coach . Lars Jorgensen sexually assaulted and harassed members of the swim team and its coaching staff, the lawsuit alleges, and the university turned a blind eye to it.

But sure, it’s trans athletes who are doing the real damage. Let’s have the NCAA, high schools and local youth sports organizations expend their precious time and resources policing the bodies of girls and young women.

“I’m not saying politics haven’t been involved in sports forever because they have,” Baeth said. “But the egregious nature of this is really frightening.”

The NCAA has already caved to the anti-trans extremists by requiring that sports adhere to the guidelines of their international governing bodies, limiting opportunities for transgender swimmers, cyclists and track and field athletes. But fear is not a substitute for facts, and no good policy has ever come from hate and hysteria.

If the NCAA is going to consider imposing a total ban like the NAIA did, science and common sense should be the deciding factors. And so far, there hasn't been enough of either.

Follow USA TODAY Sports columnist Nancy Armour on social media @nrarmour.

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Grassfire seen as possible cause of NAIA parking lot blaze

The fire that burned cars in an outdoor pay parking area at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) may have been caused by a grassfire due to the extremely hot weather, the airport's management said.

According to a report on Unang Balita on Tuesday, the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) is in talks with the concessionaire of the parking area for possible assistance to the owners of the affected cars.

The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) on Monday said the fire broke out in the parking lot around 1:35 p.m. and was declared out around 2:03 p.m. Eighteen cars were totally burned while one was partially burned.

MIAA General Manager Eric Ines earlier said the agency owned the property where the parking area was located but it was being leased.

“Palagay namin aksidente. Hindi siguro sinadya ito. Mabilis lang talaga kahit anong tingin mo nakakatakot talaga magsindi ka lang ng konti ang bilis,” Ines said in Mark Salazar’s “24 Oras” report on Monday.

(We think it is just an accident. The fire just spread quickly.)

“Di namin alam kung sinu-sino mga may-ari. Ipapatawag namin kung sino in charge dito. Halo-halo na. 'Yung isa empleyado daw pero 'yung iba 'di namin alam. Baka nga di nila alam hanggang ngayon na nasunog,” he added.

(We don’t know the car owners. We will ask the people in charge of the parking lot. The owners are a mix of people. One of them is said to be an airport employee. We have no idea about the others. They may not even know about the fire.)

Ines also said they would coordinate with the private concessionaire running the pay-per-parking to determine the assistance the firm will extend to the affected car owners.

“Ang importante is how we can avoid ang mga ganitong klaseng sitwasyon because very dry ang season natin ngayon. Susceptible to fire,” he said.

(What’s important is to prevent a repeat of the situation.)

The incident did not affect the operations of NAIA terminals.

The fire came amid the dangerous heat index levels in some parts of the country. PAGASA said that the heat index in some areas may rise to 42°C to 45°C. —Joviland Rita/KBK, GMA Integrated News

Sue Bird & Megan Rapinoe join hundreds of athletes rallying the NCAA to prioritize trans inclusion

M ore than 400 current and former NCAA athletes – including longtime partners and LGBTQ+ greats Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird – have signed on to an open letter urging the collegiate athletic association to stand up for trans inclusion in sports.

The letter to the NCAA Board of Governors opens by reminding the group that the NCAA is “meant to serve athletes and our wellbeing, to ensure the lifesaving power of sport is accessible to all athletes who compete in the championship and emerging sports and for NCAA-member institutions – including transgender athletes.”

It continues, “To deny transgender athletes the fundamental right to be who they are, to access the sport they love, and to receive the proven mental and physical health benefits of sport goes against the very principles of the NCAA’s Constitution.”

The NCAA’s current policy on trans athletes has been in place since 2022 and allows the national governing bodies for each sport to set their own standards. For the decade or so prior to that policy, trans women were required to have been undergoing testosterone suppression for at least a year before competing.

The letter comes as the NCAA Board of Governors is set to meet on Thursday at a time of year that is often a “key rules-making period for the NCAA,” according to The Washington Post.

It also comes only a few weeks after the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)  approved a ban on trans women participating in women’s sports. Under the new policy, trans women and nonbinary students receiving masculinizing hormone therapy will be banned from participating in interscholastic competition on women’s teams. Students who are receiving hormone therapy will still be allowed to take part in workouts, practices, and other team activities, as well as men’s events.

The ban has sparked LGBTQ+ activists to push the NCAA to clarify its stance on trans inclusion and stand up for trans athletes.

“We know that the value of sport goes far beyond the playing field,” the letter states. “Sport allows people to develop a sense of self and identity and to reflect what we value as a community. Sport is a tremendous enabler of physical and mental health, teaches valuable lessons on teamwork and discipline, and has brought us lifelong community. Every single student should have access to the lifesaving power of sports.”

The athletes also pointed out the “methodologically flawed and misinterpreted” studies used to justify excluding trans athletes and said “anti-trans legislation is largely fueled by propaganda and deception.”

Two other letters also urged the NCAA Board of Governors to protect trans athletes, one from over 50 LGBTQ+ advocacy organizations and spearheaded by Athlete Ally and the other signed by over 300 academic scholars.

It is unknown whether the Board of Governors plans to discuss trans inclusion policies or not. But as LGBTQ+ activists rally for trans rights, those against trans inclusion are also trying to make their case to the board. U.S. Olympic swimming gold medalist in Nancy Hogshead-Makar – currently CEO of the anti-trans organization Champion Women – has launched an email campaign asking folks to sign on to a form letter praising the NAIA’s trans athlete ban and encouraging the NCAA to follow suit.

Earlier this month, House Republicans sent a letter to NCAA president Charlie Baker urging him to follow the NAIA and ban trans women from sports. The letter accused trans women of depriving cisgender women “of a fair opportunity to compete and achieve athletic success.”

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Watch: NAIA bans transgender women athletes

A new ban in college sports is targeting trans athletes.

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics banned trans women athletes from competing in women’s sports. University of South Carolina basketball head coach Dawn Staley defended trans athletes, saying in part, “If you are a woman, you should play…If you consider yourself a woman and want to play sport or vice versa, you should be able to play.” Sports journalists, Jemele Hill and Bianca Peart, join Touré to discuss this, along with other top sports stories.

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If you’ve flown out of the country before, then you’re probably familiar with the whole pre-flight thingamajig. But if it’s your first time,  read on as I discuss in detail the whole check-in and boarding processes so you could breeze through them.

One of the biggest mistakes that you will make if you’re flying to any other foreign destination is to assume that everything would go well exactly like how it does with domestic flights. Many travelers who have flown domestically before make that mistake and it results in stress caused by trying to beat the time and sometimes missing the flight altogether.

The check-in process for international flights is very similar to domestic in many ways but there are also many differences. For starters, you need to be at the airport at least 2 hours before the scheduled departure time for international flight as opposed to 45 minutes for domestic. This is because there are additional steps and paperwork that need to be done before anyone is allowed to board the plane.

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What to Do Upon Check-in

Once we were sure we had all the important items with us, it was time to check in. Here’s the step by step guide.

• Pay the Travel Tax.  IDEALLY, the travel tax and departure fee are already included when you book your ticket, so please check your ticket. But there are times when it isn’t the case. If not sure, check-in first. The check-in agent will tell you if you still need to settle the tax. It’s P1,620 per person.
• Check in ! Present the Departure Card together with the Travel Tax receipt, printed ticket and passport to the check-in agent. If you’re checking in baggage, make sure they have locks. The Agent will give you your boarding pass.
• Get a copy of an Immigration Form (aka Departure Card).  Often, there are copies at the check-in counter. If not, you may proceed to the Immigration Area and get one there. Guards will check your boarding pass upon entry. Accomplish one copy per person. You will need the exact address of your hotel here.
• Proceed to the Immigration Booths. Philippine passport-holders have lines separate from foreigners, so make sure you’re in the right queue. When it’s your turn, give your passport to the Officer, who may or may not ask questions.
• Final security check. Remove all gadgets and metal items (including belts and coins) from your body. Remove your shoes only when instructed.

After the final security check, head to the Pre-Departure Area. Check your boarding pass to see what gate you should go to. You should be fine here. All you need to do now is wait for the boarding call.

Things to Bring to the Airport

Whenever I travel abroad, I always have a checklist of items I MUST NOT forget. This is also why it is important to go to the airport early, like 2-3 hours before the flight. This allows you time to sit down and check your things. And in case you forgot something awfully important at home, you still have time to go back and get it. Allow me to share with you my checklist.

• Passport – The last thing you want to happen is to unintentionally leave your passport at home.
• Printed Flight Itinerary/Tickets – Make sure you print out the tickets. When I fly domestic, I usually just show the check-in agent the tickets on my phone. They accept it. But for international flights, you will be showing your tickets too many times (check-in counter, travel tax counter, departure fee counter, immigration, etc) that it would be impractical and ridiculously annoying to whip out your phone every step of the way. A printed ticket will make it a lot easier for you and the people who will check it. Besides, a piece of paper does not need to be charged.
• Company ID – Immigration Officers sometimes ask for a company ID as a proof that you would return to the Philippines and would not seek employment opportunities in your destination country.
• DSWD Clearance – Only when I’m traveling with my nephew or niece and their parents are not joining the trip.
• Credit card – Some airlines require a copy of the credit card used when the tickets are booked online. You might also need it as a safety net in case you run short of cash. Some hotels also ask for credit card for deposit.
• Travel Itinerary – Make a clear plan of what you want to do and write them down. In case the Immigration Officers pick you for a random check, a printed itinerary will help convince them that you will really go to your destination to tour and nothing else.
• Hotel address and contact number – You will need it. If you’re traveling with a kid or someone who doesn’t speak English (or the language spoken in the country you’re visiting), give them the address and contact number of the place you are staying in. In case they get lost, it will be easier for them to find their way to you. You will also need the hotel address when filling out immigration forms.
• A Pen – Yes, the humble pen is important. You will be accomplishing forms.

There’s a reason why teams competing at the Amazing Race all have a fanny pack with them. Though they might look unfashionable, they are absolutely helpful.

How to Avoid Being Offloaded

Aside from the items above, there may be other documents that you need to prepare depending on your situation or background. We created a separate post for it.

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During the Flight

At one point on board the plane, flight attendants will distribute  arrival cards  to all passengers. Accomplish it immediately to save time. Here’s an example of an Arrival Card. This one is for Hong Kong.

Don’t forget to fill out these forms because you will have to present it at the Customs/Immigration booths in the country you’re visiting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Since a lot of people are asking, I’m adding this section and it covers both counters here in the Philippines and those in your destination. Every country has their own Immigration rules. Some require visas from Filipino visitors, others don’t. Some have stricter rules, others don’t. It is important that you know these rules and requirements before your flight.

But here are some frequently asked questions that I thought I could answer. Again, I can’t be too sure but I’m only relying on experience.

• Do I need to have a hotel reservation before my flight?  It is BEST to always book accommodations first before your flight. You will be required to indicate the address of your hotel on your departure and arrival cards, and Immigration officers on both sides sometimes ask for hotel reservation. Even when I’m backpacking across more than one country, I usually make sure I have at least booked accommodations on my first night in the next country I’m visiting. Again, you could go there without prior preservations but if you want to avoid the hassles of getting asked too many questions and the stress that comes with it, better book in advance.
• I’ll be staying at a friend’s house, do I need an invitation letter? If you could produce one, go ahead. They might just ask for one if they deem necessary. You will be asked to indicate your “address abroad” so make sure you have that. To be on the safe side, be sure you have your friend’s contact number, too.
• Is there a show money? How much do I need to have for them to let me through? I have never been asked to show money. I have never been picked for a random inspection or questioning but I know people who have been. My pocket money depends on the destination country. Some are more expensive than others. For example, the cost of living in Singapore is definitely higher than in Thailand. In countries like Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia, I usually bring USD400 for a 4-day trip, USD500 for a week-long trip. But that’s way more than I actually spend. In cheaper countries like Cambodia and Thailand, I allot USD50 per day. Again, that has a big allowance.

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kaylangan bang ipakita ang cash mo sa immigration? maliit lang kasi dala kong cash since i’m travelling alone and would be unwise if i have the cash on-hand. baka mahold-up or malaglag. all the money are with my BPI card (which is international) and credit cards.

also, my hubby is sponsoring the trip, so i don’t actually need that much cash.

takot lang baka kasi need ipakita talaga… hala!

Hi Pinayshopper! Nope, only when they ask and they rarely do. But I always bring enough cash to be on the safe side. :)

hello po im going to malaysia po this week ill ask lang po if how much need for show money

thank you! It is my first time to travel(going to Hk). Very Informative :)

No problem, Jeff! Hope to see you again on this blog! :)

Hi THis is Krizza . First time ko po mag travel abroad. May boyfriend po ako na Japanese pero sa china sya ngawwork and nkatira. Bmili sya ng ticket for me to Macau . Na screenshot ko na po ung dalawang ticket papunta at pauwi. meron lang po ako passport and government id’s and unemployed po ako. And Sya po ang bahala sa lahat ng ggastusin ko. Almost 1 year na po kami mg boyfriend ko. Minsan po umuuwi sya dto sa Pinas pero 2days lang po sya palagi and nagkkita kami. Pwde kpo ba irepresent ung conversations namin and mga pictures po sa immigration? May 10 po depart ko to Macau May 12 po ako uuwi Pinas. Pakisagot naman po. Thankyou so much po.

Hi, this german.. First time ko po magtravel abroad, im going to jakarta to process my visa, foreigner po ba ang mga immigration officers?

Hi German, sa PH side (exit), mga Pinoy. Sa Indonesian side, Indonesians.

Tnx po sa answer. Another question, na offload po kme ng kasama ko, punta po kme Jakarta to process our Slovak working visa, she po sa immigration na dito nmen kailangan I process un, but then pag punta nmen sa Slovak embassy they told us na sa Jakarta talaga po talaga processing ng visa.. Pwde po ba kme mag complain regarding sa wrong info na I binigay ng immigration officers?

Siguro po, pero di ko po alam kung papaano.

Very informative.. best for first timers and travel dummies.. great job.. keep it up..=)

Thank you! Glad to help!

Going to Singapore as a touris, Is it a major requirement to have this Invitation Letter? Saw while browsing.

http://www.sugarpinoy.com/2010/10/todays-hottest-issue-pinoys-travelling.html

Hi Andrei! Been to Singapore 5x already. I never brought invitation letter. :)

Thank You very much, this is very informative especially to a first time traveler like me. :) I just want to ask about this: “Having not enough cash is a common reason why travelers are denied entry even when they are already at the airport.” so i am going to declare the amount i have for the entire trip, are they going to ask for a proof of the amount i have?

Only when they ask you. They usually don’t ask but sometimes, they do random check. :)

it is a great help for me first time traveller in jeddah saudi arabia as of now i feel like fear..my visa is a tourist visa i don’t know what to do when inside NAIA..

Hope everything will work out fine for you! :)

Thanks for this one. I will have a flight locally but these things will surely help me (specially the ball pen and the IDs) I wanted to add that If you wanted to bring a laptop, make sure that it has a genuine OS (Windows 7) otherwise, you will not be able to have a flight.

how about Linux OS laptops. is that ok to bring?

Thanks for the comment, Jerald! And thanks for sharing a tip, too. :) Enjoy your trip. :)

I want to ask about the money. Before going to a trip, should you first have your money exchanged to the currency of the country you are travelling to? Like for instance, if you’re from PH and going to SG, should you have your peso money changed to SGD? Thanks so much for this post btw, very helpful for first time travellers. :)

Hi Jane. I’m not sure if this is the wisest way to go about it but this is what I usually do.

1. At Changi airport, I exchange just enough pesos to SG dollars to get me through the day. 2. When I have the chance, I would exchange more money at Mustafa or other changers with better rates.

Ayun. Hihi. But I think the exchange rate shouldn’t bother you unless you’re exchanging big amounts. Baka kasi yung iba-byahe mo to the money changer is mas mahal pa dun sa matitipid mo. :)

Hope this helps. :)

Hi, I am a first time flyer and we will go to Hong Kong on July to spend our vacation with my fiancee. It will absolutely be my first time to step in the airport. I already have all the travel documents and beside, we will only spend 12 days in Hong Kong. However, I want to know if it’s okay that I don’t have any dollars? But my fiancee have and he’s the one holding our money and cards, we will be travelling together. Have you heard such case? Do you think the immigration offices would stop me from flying? Magkasabay naman po kami sa flight. Also, is it necessary na may hotel receipt na agad? Balak kasi namin pag dating nalang sa HK maghahanap ng hotel para mas adventurous daw.

A reply would be very much appreciated.

Hi Kalai! Usually, they don’t ask tourists to show how much money they have or even ask about it. They just check your passport, some times your airline tickets, and ask standard questions like:

– Who are you traveling with? – How long will you be staying? – WHERE will you be staying?

They only ask more in very “special” occasions, like, when they do random questioning or when they suspect you’re not entering their country for leisure purposes/business trips.

That said, I strongly encourage you to book hotels even before the trip. Departure cards and immigration forms that you will need to fill out before facing the immigration ask you to indicate the exact address of the hotel or house where you will stay. If you leave this field blank, you might be giving the Immigration officer a reason to ask MORE questions. But that’s just my two cents.

hi i want to ask if i need to pay the travel tax and the 750 if i have owwa… Kumuha po kasi ako nun dito sa singapore before umuwi sa pinas… Para sa pagbalik kO… Tnx

Hi Ray Anne, i have no idea. :( You might want to call OWWA directly?

It’s my first time to travel to Singapore. I will be there to look for a job and I will be staying at my cousin’s place. Do I still need to book for a hotel since I will register myself as a tourist? or just tell the officer that I I will be staying at my cousin’s place? Thank you so much. :)

pwede ba un? For tourism ung reason pero mghhanap pla ng work?

You can say that you’re staying at your cousin’s place. Make sure you have the address. :)

when having a tourist visa what to bring po idea sana please di na po need ng PDOS? ung seminar what to do when your flight day arrived I have no idea po kasi its my first time..thank you po

Hi Princess, I dunno. :( I haven’t traveled to another country that requires a visa.

I’m planning to take my vacation in Bangkok, Do I really have to put the exact address of the hotel?I’m planning to stay in hotel when I get there, I don’t have hotel booking in Bangkok. What should I tell to Immigration about my stay?

When is your flight to bangkok?

Hi Mike! I just got back from my SEAsia backpacking trip and I visited Bangkok. :)

ei… im emie its my firstime to to travel out of the country and i wanna visit thailand, the problem is i have my hotel accommodation but there is no exact address in the voucher is it fine if i just write the name of the hotel in the departure card??

please reply thanks

i have another question, do i need a hard copy of the hotel address and contact info to present the immigration?? or is it fine if I’ll get all the info over the phone and just write it down in my departure card?? still they need everything in print out???

appreciate youre reply tnx

You may call the hotel and get their address.

It’s always best too book a hotel ahead of time. The Immigration is gonna need the exact address of the hotel. :)

Hi! I’m planning to come to pinas with two little two dogs, ano ba ang procedure diyan now a days. Dahil sa pandemic kailangan ko ba mag stay sa maynila or mag home quarantine ako. Kung sa maynila naman ng ilan araw poydi ba ako masa lurong ng sister kasi may aso ako paki reply ng buong details kung ano ba talaga ang procedure sa non OFW. Pls. Nag punta ako sa Philippines embassy kung kailangan ko ba ng Philippines Visa at cnabi ko na one way lang ang ticket ko pa punta lang diyan kasi ko pa alam kung kailan ako babalik sa states.

Yes, Son, you need exact address of the hotel or place you want to stay. The officer ask me @ NAIA and you need it to for the departure card. I just been to Thailand last week. Got awed by Amazing Thailand! Better go to Khaosan Road in Bangkok for affordable place if you’re planning for long stay. I stayed there! Cool and lively place!

Thanks for answering the question above! :) Just got back from Thailand and it is indeed amazing! :)

Thanks for the info. Ask lang. Nid ba talaga to indicate the exact hotel address? My friend and i will be going kc to hondkong. We dont have a hotel yet. Ang balak namin is to get a hotel na lang when we arrived at hongkong na. Ok lang ba un? Thanks

Hi Josh! To be safe and to make it easier for you to go through the Immigration of both Hong Kong and Manila, I strongly suggest that you book a hotel before your flight. :)

Hello. Is it advisable to book the tourist attraction in SG before the flight? Im thinking there would be days that tickets will be sold out. And can u give me an idea what are the things to do when we fly back to manila in changi airport? Thanks.

Hi Francis, best if you just buy on site. :)

Re flight back to Manila, same process as flying in. Except, less fees. :)

Nice post! I’m very excited na for my trip abroad (first time). Ask ko lang kung gaano kaimportante ang mga valid IDs bukod sa passport? Passport lang kasi ang meron ako since (unfortunately), naholdap ang wallet ko with my IDs. Hindi na ko makakuha ng replacement IDs since next week na ang alis ko. Do you think it’s just fine?

Your passport serves as your ID but to be on the safe side, bring another ID kahit school or company ID. Sorry to hear about what happened to you.

hi!, hindi pa terror ung immigration natin lalo na dun sa may cebupac? first time ko kasi magabroad this november sa malaysia. may ticket na ko na pinurchased last january during seat fare. ung place na pagiisteyan ko is ung apartment kung saan nakatira ung friend ko dun. ayos lang ba un?

Hi Arvin. Yes, it’s okay. Just explain that you will be staying with a friend. It would also help if you already have an itinerary ready to prove that you will go there to tour. :)

Hello there! I just wanna ask re: credit cards. Do the officer just look at the credit card to match the CC number and the name or do the passenger have to give them a photocopy of the cards? If they need to have a copy of the cards, can I give them a copy with the numbers covered-up or blackened-out? Thanks in advance!

Hi Jan, the Immigration officers won’t need a copy of your credit cards. The check-in agent of the airline MIGHT ask for it if you booked your ticket online and yes the numbers have match. You don’t have to worry because they WILL NOT keep the photocopy; they’ll just look and give it back to you. :)

hi i will be flying alone to bangkok i wil be styng thre for 6 days i already booked for my hotel accmodation.. wat is the other possible thing or papers they wil ask for me i will be seeing my bf also their, im afraid they will ask for my COE ciz im unemployed

Hi Jamilla and Chaw, just got back from Bangkok and the Immigration process was smooth. They didn’t ask me any questions. But that’s just me.

Hi Jamilla, As of this posting time have u visited bankok already? If yes, how was ur experience facing the immigration officrs at the naia did they ask u questions about ur unemployed status? Im also planning to tour bangkok and like u im also unemployed… hope you can reply on this. Thank you…

Thanks for the info. My girlfriend will go to SG for work — She’ll be staying there for two weeks. I am planning to surprise her. Is it OK to go there over the weekend? This would be my frist time to fly out of the country. I have my passport. I have her apartment’s address. Am I good to go? I have my ID too. I can buy plane tickets online.

Shall I declare that I am a “Tourist”.. What about the itinerary? What shall I do about it?

aM I good to go?

Thank you so much

Hi Athan! Yes, if you have a passport, you can visit Singapore. To be on the safe side, prepare an itinerary and take note of your GF’s address. :)

hello, first time traveller here. i will be visiting macau with my cousin in December. So at the airport, we just have to pay the travel tax P1,650 and the departure fee P550 right? How about when arriving and exiting Macau, do we need to pay anything too?

Hi Bianca! No need to pay anything in Macau. :)

thanks for the big help. i appreciate ur post :D

Hi Arvin! No problem! Happy to help!

hi! my husband and i will fly to SG for a tour next year already have my e-tickets…i used my married name in my ticket but my passport is still my maiden name…will i be having problem with that…

Hi piyen, You will have a big problem with the airline co and immigration if your name in the ticket is not the same with your passport. I would suggest that you get a new passport , any way you have time to change your passport(Express Php 1,250), you need only authenticated NSO marriage cert.. Another option is to change the name at the ticket. Some airlines allow this for a fee but not all airlines. Hope this help you.

Oh, I’m not sure. Usually, airlines require that when you book an international flight ticket with them, you should use the name in your passport.

Hi! Thanks for this post. Very informative. =)

No problem Sheryll! Thanks for visiting!

Hi there!thanks so much for those post it helps me so well!Godbless!

Hi there, bless this blog!

What was the longest trip you had outside? It’s gonna be my first time touring around SEA from Vietnam to Cambodia to Thailand, then a side trip to India, and Lastly, Malaysia. It’s a month-long itinerary. I already booked hotels. Do I have to give them the full list? Or can I just show them the Vietnam part since I’m directly flying there from NAIA.

Hope to hear from you :)

Hi Alia! Longest is a month so far. Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam. (Would have been 2 months but I had to cut it short for budget reasons but I’ll continue the trip in January.)

Anyway, better prepare and print out EVERYTHING (hotel reservations if you have already booked them, plane tickets, and tour itineraries) but just give them the Vietnam part. Present the rest if (and only if) they ask for it to keep it short. Actually, when I left for my month-long trip, they didn’t even check my return ticket or hotel reservations. They just asked if I was going there for business or pleasure, and I answered “pleasure”!!! Haha

I’m surprised that you booked hotels already. I usually just book hotel in my first city coz I usually end up extending in one city, cutting short my stay in another, skipping some altogether, and messing up my itinerary, ahhaaha.

When is your trip? Have a safe one! Enjoy! :)

Wow thanks so much:3 the trip’s actually for August next year. I’m just so way ahead of myself. LOL. Really, you’re a great help :)

Hahhaa, you really are way ahead but good for you! haha :P No problem

Hello Sirs,

I (filipino) am travelling at 2nd of November going to Singapore. My father is Singapore citizen. Do i need invitation letter and how much is the show-money? i only have about 200USD in cash, I have credit card but not visa type( cannot use outside phil). I am very worried now as my flight is near, I know the exact address of my father, It is my first time to visit him and i am alone. the last time was when i was baby. I really need your suggestion, thank you so much. the only means of communication my father is only letters and nothing else, i tried to ask for email address and phone number, but he is not giving it. I wil wait for you reply, thank you so much.

Hi Chris! An invitation is not really a requirement. But you will need your dad’s address. :)

Hi! Matanong ko lang, aalis na kasi ako papuntang Canada this Saturday, kasi no’ng in-orient kami sa CFO, sinabi ‘yong about sa mga pirated chuba ekek. Ang na-explain nga lang nila is ‘yong sa mga external hard drives na may laman na illegal downloads. Though, wala akong external HDD. Tapos may mga naririnig na rin ako na titignan daw OS ng laptop mo kung licensed or hindi. Licensed naman ‘yong sa akin. Pero kasi, may mga downloads ako sa laptop ko, bubuksan ba ang laptop mo kapag iche-check nila sa airport? Or hindi na nila ichecheck?

Hi Lee! I dunno how strict Canadian Immigration is. The experience I had related to it was in Singapore. I brought my laptop and they asked me to open in and turn it on. After logging in and the desktop image appeared, the Immigration Officer was already satisfied and let me through. I guess they just wanted to check if it was indeed a laptop. But they were very nice and kind. Nothing terrifying. I was scared, though. Haha

hello, just wanna ask, how much would i bring ( incase only) as show money?,got a schengen visa for 30 days to germany,been invited to visit the country all expenses paid by my sponsor, i have the documents ready on my side eg( printed plane fare -roundtrip,passport-with visa stamp,invitation letter,formal obligations authenticated by the host country,my COE,approve leave of absence),Do all these documents make me calm so that i wont be offloaded? Makes me creep reading lots of our kababayan being offloaded for questionable issues. Your reply will sure make me calm to deal with IO officers at NAIA. Thanks….

Magtatravel kami sa Malaysia this coming Nov 19. Nalilito lang ako sa money. Kasi sabi ng friend ko na tutuluyan namin dun, pesos daw ang dalhin. Okay lang ba na dalhin ko in hand eh 20k? di ba kukuwestiyunin ng immigration?

Hi Bino, nope. Di kukwestiyunin yun. :)

Hi its my first time to travel abroad, I’m going to Malaysia and will stay for a month purely for vacation purposes. I’ll be staying at my cousin’s apartment. No need for a visa if one month stay only. I’m a housewife, will that be questionable since I’ll be staying there for a month?

Michelle, as long as your stay does not exceed 30 days. :)

HI PO 1ST TIME KO TO TRAVEL papunta korea anu po ba step by step n ppuntahan ko pag kapsok ko plang ng airport ?help me po tnx

Hi Kristhel. The best advice I can give you about traveling and about life in general is to READ. I detailed the step-by-step process in the post above. Thanks.

thank you for this post, i just wanted to ask, kung mahigpit ba sila sa may mga atraso sa bank, malalaman ba ng mga imigration officers? thanks

They wouldn’t ask that. Maybe when you’re applying for a visa but not at the Immigration booths at airports. At least, not usually.

Hi, me and my family will go to hongkong on september. 5kami, I just want to ask pano kung magstay lang kami sa house ng employer ng lola ko? do we need any documents po? saka how much po ang standard pocket money.? thanks

No, just indicate the address on the Arrival Card. :)

Hello guy’s – We will be going to Macau this coming March 17 2013, Me and my girl cousin. Concern ko lang Sabay kaming aalis diba, Pero magkaiba yung Surename namin. Sa tingin nyo ba na ki-questionin kami ng immigration officer dto sa NAIA about that?? Much better ba na magpa book kami ng HOTEL? ko-contakin ba nila yung HOTEL kung san kami naka booked? tour only. And we will bring 30k CASH. [ NO CREDIT CARD ] Unemployed kami parehas. Well thank’s for the INFO above.

kamusta po tour nyo? tsaka kamusta naman sa immigration? kc first time ko din abdroad tour lang din and i’am unemployed as well. Wala nmam bang naging problem sa phil immigration. Thanks

Thanks sa blog very informative blog!! thumbs up!!

Hello. I highly recommend booking a hotel first before flying. Other than that, I don’t see any problems. :)

Hello i just want to ask kung bukod s NAIA n bbyarang 750 b un plus 1650 eh may bbyaran p rin po ba s changi airport pauwi?

Hi Silver! Wala na. :)

Hi thanx for this very informative blog I’ll keep this notes. This is my first time to travel outside the country and also my first time traveling alone :( .

Im going to visit my boyfriend in SG worried lang aq kasi baka hassle bumyahe pa pntang SG but then thanks sa mga tips mo.

Thanks for dropping by and leaving a comment, Christine! Have a safe trip!

I would like to ask your opinion lang kung saan ba maganda magexchange ng SG dollar? sa mga Money Changers, sm forex exchange etc, or sa NAIA Terminal 3 or sa SG Airport na mismo?

I am considering factors like best value for money, safety and easy access…

Will appreciate your response!

Thank you very much!

When exchanging your Philippine peso to the currency of the country you are visiting, it is better to bring the country’s currency. I suggest you exchange a few peso in Sm or Czarina they have good rates. You will have to call a day before when you want to buy in bulk. You will find better rates in case you want to purchase more in the malls near the hotels you are staying at rather than the arrival airport of the country you are visiting

Greetings…..

i need your advice .my girlfriend and me are planning to meet in Bangkok on 2nd week of August.

i will join her from London and she will travel from Philippines (Manila).we will stay 7 days in Bangkok the travel agent told her that she should not tell her that she is going there to meet her Boyfriend otherwise she will be in trouble

its her very 1st travel to abroad. as the requirement of tourist visa for a Filipino for Thailand are below

1)return ticket

2) hotel reservation proof

3) show money at least 10000 Thai Baht

she will be carrying with her all of the required things.

A travel agent told us that she should carry 2000 Thai for per day.So her stay is of 7 days so she will carry 500$ with her

she will carry her job certificate with her

she have few friends who work in a hotel in Thailand

please tell me are these all things are enough to let her clear from immigration or let me know if she need more things to carry with her

it would be great if someone can share his/her recent experience for a tourist visa for thailand

Waiting for your kind reply

best regards

what happen to you and your girlfriend trip?

Hi Very informative article you have! good job! Btw, i have a question. I will be assigned by my company for 4 months in SG but temporarily lng toh. And I decided to invite my father who is at 54 and my brother, a college student, to visit me sa SG for 2 weeks. Wala ng work si papa. Purpose is to have a tour around SG and at the same time to visit me. They wanted to have it on the last 2 weeks of April. Would you know what r the other requirements needed? And is invitation letter enough n yun?kelnagan ba din ng COE ko as a proof na may trabaho ako? Sagot ko nman yung stay and food and other related expenses sa kanilang dalawa. DI b gaano strict is Immigration Officer for that? Hoping for your reply soon. =)

hi, thank a lot, that is very informative. i have a question, is it possible to fly from vietnam then to cambodia then to manila?

thank you very much for the reply!

Hi! Thanks for the tip.. this indeed is very helpful for me as I’m about to leave the country and ride a plane for the first time. I’ll be having my vacation in Malaysia. I’m actually a little worried since I’ll be staying there with a friend for 4 weeks. Just want to ask what the “Invitation letter” should be like and if the Itinerary should be detailed, as in yung may date and time pati length of stay mo sa certain place for the tour?

Thanks a lot!

Just wanna ask, what if I made a booking in one of the backpacker’s hostel in SG but no hard copy (e.g. receipt or printed document stating I’m booked) about it. Does the immigration need one or simple address and contact number of the hostel will do? And about the itinerary, does it need to be printed (from a tour guide company even when you’re not traveling with a tour guide) or simple plan for the day (handwritten) can suffice the immigration?

HI Che, you’ll find the answers here: https://www.thepoortraveler.net/2013/03/philippines-first-timer-international-flight-travel-guide-abroad/

Very informative! Thanks a lot! :)

Hi its my 1st tym to travel out side d country.my sister invited me in dubia.she apply me a visit visa gud for 3months.asked ko lng pgdating sa immigration sa naia wat r the posible question.my posible din bng madenie?all d documents r complet some r denie by d immigration officer

Thank you for the information you Posted. It is a really big help for me.

cause Its my first time to go abroad ;) and just dropping by ;)

Hi, I am travelling to Hong Kong with my family on September 2013. Bale, 4 kami. (Lolo, Mom, Sis and I) Tanong ko lang, individual ba ang pila sa immigration? or okay lang na 4 na passport na agad un ipresent namin para sabay sabay? Un ticket kasi namin hiwahiwalay nun pinurchase. Pati okay na ba un 50,000 for at 3days in hongkong? Salamat po.=)

hi..thanks much.. very informative.. traveling next month to kuala lumpur, aside from the travel tax and 550, is there any other fees to pay in NAIA 4 ( via zest air) ?

how about exiting KUala lumpur airport, do i need to pay anything?

Hi! I would like to ask if I needed to fill up the immigration card if my destination in Hong Kong would be likely just to wait for my next flight (Germany). If ever, What shall I put in my ‘Place in Hong Kong’? My flight is on Aug. 16, 2013 and I’m still naive on what to do as it is my first time to travel. I hope to receive an answer from you. By the way, you are such a helpful person and I am proud of you as your fellowman :) cheers!

No you need not fill up any card in any airport that you travel through unless you are checking out your luggages and checking in a different airline

hi. additional tip lang. if you are working for a government office at magtatravel ka abroad, hahanapan ka ng travel order / authority to travel sa immigration.

Woot! Thanks for sharing this, Mariya!

Hi! I’m working as a resident doctor in a government institution. Hahanapan ako ng travel order or authority to travel? It’s my first to travel and I’m going to Seoul. Thank you!

Hi.i just need some help..i am a filipina..i was offloaded two times already in naia because i dont have poea clearance kc nakita nila na nagwork ako ng macau but resigned na ako so wala ako mapapakita sa kanila na clearance kc hnd na ako working..but anyway now i manage our family business..my brother,his fiancee and i are planning to go in hong kong for 3days only and we have now a plane ticket round trip and hotel accomodation..i also have our business permit and bank cert to prove that i have money to have a good life here in philippines..im just afraid kc may record na ako sa knila na two times na ako na offload..baka maoffload na naman ako ulit..but this time i have the requirements as a tourist..my question is,enough na po ba requirements ko para makalusot sa immigration or my kulang pa?at kung meron man plz tell me..napagastos na naman kc ako at my brother also..please reply..thank you

Nkalipad ka po?

First tym po nmin mag ina mag travel abroad dis coming dec.22 to jan.4 papuntang brunei don po nagwork husband ko.. meron n po kmi invitation galing sa company ng husband ko. Ask ko lng kung ok n po un at xa rin ung nag pa booking samin. Then ask ko pede ko baipakita ung oec ng husband ko para may discount kmi pgbbyad ng travel tax or terminal fee ba yon. Ano p po kelangan nmin excepts cnbi ko.

Tanung ko lang po punta kami phuket Thailand this coming wed 3 kmi family holiday for 7days 1st tym kasi namin and ung baby ko 1 yr old long my invitation kami at my packet money do naba ko dapat kabahan pag dating sa immigration sana po my makasagot skin salamat pro

Quick question. I read that in some cases they require you to show a copy of the credit card used to book the airline tickets. I booked a ticket to Japan using my friend’s card, but she’s not coming to the trip with me. Would this be a problem?

Many thanks for your help.

Hi i hope u can help me since u traveled to japan did the phil immigration asked for an authenticated copy of invitation letter coming from your guarantor? please reply i hope u can help me my trip is on dec. 2014 please anyone can help me?

A photocopy/scanned copy of the credit card you used is enough. They won’t keep the copy, don’t worry. They’ll just check and then give it back to you. :)

Amazing! Your post is very detailed and helpful for a first-timer like me. Thank you very much for this! Cheers! :)

No problem, Pammy! Glad it’s useful! :D

Thank you, Yoshke for another informative article. We’ll be travelling to SG (first time! yay!) this week and your site is such a blessing. God bless and more power! :)

I would like to know how much money you need to have in your wallet kapag paalis ka na going to japan? First time traveler outside PH. I am planning to bring Y30,000 $200 and P10K. Is that a safe amount?

Hi A. Depends on how long your trip is gonna be :)

Thanks for the info. I’m going to SG, should I have my pocket money exchanged to USD or SG dollars? Thanks!

Hi Anika! Answer is here: https://www.thepoortraveler.net/2013/03/philippines-first-timer-international-flight-travel-guide-abroad/

Hello! Stumbled on your blog today and I would like to share something.

In your list of valid IDs to present, perhaps you can add the employee ID? On my first trip outside the country the immigration officer at NAIA asked for my employee ID. I didn’t bring it with me because I didn’t want to risk losing it in another country. It became a bit of a problem since the officer was really looking for proof of my employment. My guess is that she wants proof that I will go to Singapore as a tourist only and not to find work illegally. I offered to give my calling card, which has the company logo. Fortunately, she accepted the calling card and allowed me to proceed.

Since then I’ve always brought my employee ID with me when traveling, kahit local destinations lang. Maybe other first-time travelers can learn from my experience. :)

Hi Yael! Added Company ID to this post. :)

Really they ask for IDs?? I travel naman even alone Pero never naman ako tinatanong those questions. Is it relevant to your travel??

hi Ms. Cecil. siguro po depende sa officer na nakakatapat. meron kasi simple questions lang tinatanong. meron naman sobrang intense. as for me, grabe yung questions. luckily hindi ako naoffload.

Good day.I just want to ask about this agony of mine.Im planning to go to Hong Kong for 4 day vacation on December 2014.By that time I will be unemployed.But I have my roundtrip ticket already ,enough fund for my trip and hotel reservation. will the embassy allow me to go on board?. Thank you.Im hoping for your response.

Hi Eden, by the time you travel to HK, you won’t have any company ID with you. Be sure though to bring an ITR with you to show that you have earned enough to support yourself for a leisure tour.

I’m a freelancer and it was my first time to travel abroad last month. SInce I don’t have a company ID with me, the IO asked me a lot of questions like: “Ano tinapos mo? Saan ka nag-aral? Patingin ng school ID? May government IDs ka ba? Magkano kinikita mo?, etc…”

The key really is to be confident and to show the IO that you have money to support yourself. In my case,I have my ITR with me so the IO immediately saw my earnings. After I answered (with confidence) all of her questions, I was through.

Hi. I’m also a freelancer. I work as a freelance tutor. I don’t have a company ID and ITR since my earnings fall to the minimum wage line. But I have worked before as a teacher and have enough savings. All I can show them is my joint account with my mother and my personal savings account. I can also show them my tutorial schedule with the signature of my clients together with my return ticket and hotel reservations. I guess it will help also if i show them that I have traveled to India before (with my parents). Will this be enough?

Thanks so much for this, Sir! Sobrang helpful nito saken. I’ll be traveling to Cambodia solo for the first time. Glad i found this article. :)

Just want to ask po kung saan pwede magpapalit/money changer ng peso to US Dollar? First time ko kasi, sa bank ilang days pa bago ma grant ung dollars. Thanks po.

Hello Sir! I find your site very helpful specially for first timer like me. I want to ask if you have a domestic version of this article? Because I don’t know what to do in the airport for domestic flight. Hoping for your kind respond. Thank you.

Hi, I plan to travel to sg with my singaporean bf, u think the io will still offload me? I got company id and Coec. Pls I need advice.. my flight is next month.. and also is it questionable if my flight ticket back to manila is different airline ticket from my manila – sg ticket?

Hello asked ko lang if natuloy ka sa sg?ok naman ba mga io?

just secure an invitation letter. ganun din kasi ginawa ko. pero i heard marami nao-offload parin. nagprint din ako ng pictures ng IC Card ng singaporean boyfriend ko and other IDs. prinepare ko lahat ng possible na hahanapin nila. napapunta pa ako sa secondary inspection. nung napatunayan ko naman na kaya ko suportahan sarili ko and hindi ako mag tTNT, nakaalis ako. wag lang masyado kabahan and wag maghawak ng phone habang kausap sila. pero kabadong kabado talaga ako nun. First Time ko pa magtravel :D

Hello please help me.susunduin aq ng Boyfriend ko na singaporian dito sa manila tapos isabay na nya aq sa singapore.ok pang ba ilagay q sa ticket ko 29 days aq mag stay dun.ano pa bang posibling itaning ng io saken.

Hello, I just want to ask. I am still a student, but I want to go on a vacation abroad, what do I need? thank you.

Hi po..i find your blog very relevant kasi first timer din po ako to go out of the country..I will be leaving for HongKong para magspend po ng christmas at new year sa tita ko na ng.invite sa akin doon.. I have ba rin po yung necessary things like my roundtrip ticket invitation letter from my tita plus letter done by HongKong embassy na my red ribbon..nagwoworrie lang po ako kailangan ko po ba magdala ng malaking pera para ipakita sa immigration?. Then po do i need a copy of my Aunts ID with me upon departure? Tnx po.

Hello! I’ll be doing the same thing this July, I’ll be staying for a week with my Aunt in HK and I would have just graduated by then. Any tips? :)) Thank youuuu

Just wanna share. I visited Macau/HK alone last jan27 until feb5. It was my first time to travel abroad. Luckily, the IO was very approachable and I was able to answer his questions honestly. What I brought with me were: passport, certs of employment and leave, invitation letter coming from my brother who is working in macau and Php 15, 000.00 pocket money.

what did they asked you.. thanks a lot..will be travelling also to macau this coming march…

Hi Im going to Malaysia on March for 1 month i have my return ticket but i will be staying at my friends house ..complete nmna ung docs ko.. Including letter of invittion..Possible ba ako madenied since almost a month ako magstay sa kanila?? Im employed i just want to spend my vacation in my friend who married a malaysian.. Pls answer thanks

Hi, I would be travelling next week to Vietnam and Thailand. Does the IO get suspicious if you’re travelling to more than one country? Thanks!

No Po as long as you have a return ticket tithe Philippines you won’t have a problem

hi, i got my working visa in Thailand, just wondering if i can visit Singapore first for a couple of days [3-5 days] and do i need to show the immigration officer all my working documents in thailand?

Hello.. what if I do not have a company ID? Would they still let me through? I work full time online and I do not have any company IDs.

Also.. do they need to see a return ticket? — because I’m planning on going to multiple countries and travel for 3 months time.

Any tips for this? Thanks!

PS It’s my first time traveling abroad.

Hello Eralce! We have the same situation, I also work online and don’t have any company ID and ITR to present to IOs. Plus, it’ll be my first time to travel.

Have you gotten any information or tips about this?

Hi! I would like to ask some opinion and advice. This is our first time to travel HK. so,, I just want to ask,” Is it true that the PASSPORT, E-TICKET, BCERTIFICATE, and SCHOOL ID of my child are needed to travel Hong Kong.? We have already a voucher and e-tickets from agency that we applied. Is this e-tickets that they give us is sufficient without Airplane tickets?Is there anything to bring/show to the airport? and how much money do I need to bring for pocket money to travel in 3 days in Hong Kong?

Are red ribboned documents required?

Hello! Your post is really informative. Now that I have read it, I am a little bit nervous about the Company ID. You see, it will be my very first time to travel out of the country to Thailand in August. I am a homebased online tutor and I don’t have an ITR. Is there any other way to prove my financial capability and to show them that I’ll definitely come back after my trip is over?

hi. we are in the same situation. i just want to ask how did it go? successful ba?

Hi! Your post is so informative. Thank you.

My best friend and I are booked to visit Thailand this month, first time travelers kami and fresh graduate so wala pa kaming work. But we have enough money to support our travel, what should we do?

Pag galing ka over seas may available bang domestic plane ticket sa terminal 3??? I nean chance passenger?

Hello im going to thailand next week my friend he envite to visit do i need invations from him?.. coz i will stay in herre condo please help me…

Hi po i have a question regarding to my upcoming trip to sg. It is my first time travelling and i don’t have work po. My bf give me this trip for vacation alone. Ask ko lang po ano po yung posible question for me? Ok lang ba kahit wala ako work?thanks po. Natatakot ako ma offload :-(

Hmm most likely mapupunta ka sa gilid for interrogation kasi first time and ur travelling alone. Ganun kasi ako nung first time ko. Student ako so nagpresent Lang ako ng patunay na enrolled ako at the moment Tsaka tinanong nila ako sino nagsponsor ng trip ko, magkano dala ko, may credit card ba ako on hand, Saan ako mag sstay Tsaka kung ano mga gagawin ko. Kailangan mo Lang mapatunayan na babalik ka and Hindi mag tatrabaho or magtnt dun. Tsaka wag ka maglalabas ng phone gaano Pag kausap sila. Act normal wag kabahan. Dress properly para di mapagisipan ng masama :)

hi angeline

Hi. I’m planning to go to Thailand this November 2014 under a travel agency (Shadow Travels and Tours) with my good friend. This will be my second time going abroad, but before, I’m travelling alone with an invitation letter. This time I’m using a travel agency. Is there a chance that I’ll still get offloaded even though i’m traveling with a friend? And currently I’m just under contract on my job (job order) so I can’t secure a travel order from our company. What documents should I bring? Thank you.

Hi. I’m working as a private tutor and because of that I don’t have a company ID. What will I do? Same with my mother who is just doing “paluwagan” to make a living. What should we do in this case?

HI, Please help me. I am going to Singapore soon. It’s going to be my first trip to Singapore and my first trip as a tourist visitor abroad, but this is not my first time to travel. I worked as performing artist last year in Japan and I signed another contract going back to Japan. But I am still waiting for my visa which means I am not really going to look for work there but just to take pictures of their beautiful spots and hopefully to witness events. Now, I only have my passport, round trip ticket to Singapore (5 days stay), atm, hotel reservation, money, and a pen. My question is, will they allow me to get on board even though I am unemployed this time? I got my little piggery and I lend money. what kind of proof they need from me if my job this time doesn’t have any certification?

Hello .. Good evening po.. Me and my boyfriend have a plan to travel Manila to bangkok thailand.. Im a Filipina and my boyfriend live in Vienna, Austria. He is coming here again in the Philippines by this coming December and in the 1st week of January 2016 we fly together to Bangkok Thailand. My question was. How can i pass the board to exit manila to thailand. This is my 1st time to travel abroad? What would be i needed? What are the requirements do i needed? I dont have work so i dont have company i d. And im not a student anymore so i dont have i.d.too… Thats all!!!! Thank you so much for reading my long story and much questions? Thank you very very much. God bless Truly yours,

Marian Sheryl

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Hello. May itatanong po sana ako. Magta-travel po kasi kami ng husband ko sa SG for our second honeymoon. I don’t have work yet but i am a professional teacher. My husband is an ofw. Meron po kaming roundtrip ticket, hotel reservation even yong ticket sa universal studio, one of our destinations when we get there. I’m a bit nervous because it’s my first time to travel abroad. Meron pa po ba kaming dapat dalhin na ibang documents aside sa marriage contract kasi yong sa passpost ko is maiden name ko pa ang nakalagay. I am soliciting your advice on this matter. And anything you can advice for our upcoming trip is highly appreciated. Thank you and more power!

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Hello, I will be traveling to Singapore this July 12 . I’m coming with my mom , cousins , aunts and 2 nieces . Parents of my 2 nieces wouldn’t be coming . We have Dswd clearance already, and affidavit letter . I’m just worried if these are enough For immigration to pass my nieces , and is there any additional requirements when we reach Singapore immigration (in case you brought your nephews there ) ? I really wish you could help me . I don’t wanna ruin our vacation :(

Hello! I need some advice. Hope you can help me. I’m here at Dubai. And my boyfriend, my daughter’s dad is planning to go here pero hindi kami married. They said na cross country po. Saang bansa siya pwedeng pumunta? Yung hindi siya mahihirapan sa immigration. Yung mura lang po sana. At anong mga documents ang kailangan niyang dalhin para sa immigration sa Pilipinas at Immigration sa bansang dadaanan niya papunta dito sa Dubai? Need some advice po. THANK YOU

Following your tips made my first immigration experience done smoothly. Thank you so much. :-)

I would like to ask if it is really necessary to present a company id? Well i’ve been to many places abroad but during that time im still employed. I just resigned at my work just few months ago and i already surrender the id. I only have with me is old college id, voters id and credit cards.

How was it with the immigration officer? Were you able to leave the country?

Hi Xhai and Ros, as a freelancer I used to travel a lot without a company ID. I just tell them what my work is. Usually, di naman na nila hinihingi after ko iexplain, but one time I had to show a certificate of employment from my clients to prove I’m employed.

If hindi ka employed kasi in between jobs, just explain that to the officer. Dito magiging useful ung travel history mo talaga.

Wow! Thank you for this! I will be traveling to the US for a training and I have no idea what to do. First time to travel internationally. Well, first time to travel (period).

Thank you for this!

hi sir i booked online using my managers credit card ,then i paid her cash do you think the immigration officer will quetion that?

hi I just want to ask . 19 years old pa kasi ako think I would be travel by myself . tanong kulang kadalasan bang pinayagan ang ganitong Edad ??

Hello sir,, I Don’t have ITR but I have COE. I’m afraid that IO might ask for my ITR and I will not be able to provide it since I’ll be going to HK on November.

Hi. Thanks for the guide.

I have just one concern. Do immigration officers really ask for CASH or show money? I am not planning to bring much cash as I will be using my VISA and MasterCard credit / debit cards when I get there. I’m going to HK for 3 days, how much cash will I NEED to show?

Hi, Thank you for providing us the information, very helpful. I have one question. Me and my husband are planning to go to Japan this May, we are going to apply as a tourist.. and we are going to stay in our friends house.. Is that safe? I hope to hear from you soon..

If you’re going to apply as a tourist, have a hotel reservation. If you’re staying at a friend’s house, declare that you’re visiting a friend. :)

Hi ask lang po…pupunta po kasi ako ng thailand this coming february po.for 20 days.to meet my boyfriend there…may ticket na po ako roundtrip and hotel are already book.. siya po ang nag book lahat saken…pag dating po ba sa immigration itatanong po ba kung sino nag book ng ticket po? Na print ko na rin po yung ticket tsaka hotel booking po. Or ano pa po ba kailangan kung epresent ? 2months nalang po kasi flight ko na.first time ko po to ever.. Waiting for reply po…

Hi Mirasol, yung usual first questions ay, anong gagawin mo dun, sino ang kasama mo, and ano work mo dito. Whether or not may iba pang additional questions, often nakasalalay sa sagot mo dyan sa mga yan.

May bearing din ang travel history. So if it’s your first time to travel, marami silang questions most likely. More info here: http://www.thepoortraveler.net/2013/03/philippines-first-timer-international-flight-travel-guide-abroad/

hello po I booked roundtrip tickets for 2 po on Oct this year to SG po. 9 days po kami and we’re planning po kasi na we will stay in SG for 4 days and 2 nights in Malaysia and overnight in Indonesia. I have queries po since this is our first time to travel internartional do I need to book in advance for our accomodation in Malaysia and Indonesia para ma present ko po ito sa immigration? How much po need na cash during this trip po? I need your help po.. thank you

It’s always best practice to book accommodations in advance.

You might also want to read this post: http://www.thepoortraveler.net/2013/03/philippines-first-timer-international-flight-travel-guide-abroad/

Hi po first time ko din umalis from mnl to hk via cebu pacific ok lng po n na ung invitation letter and hostel na resibo is scan and email

Yes, okay lang yun.

Kung sponsored po kaya yung trip ng amo ng kaibigan ko sa hk ok lng kaya un honestly im un employed po kc kaso sponsored ng kaibagan ko yung trip and ang nkalagay sa invitation kc yung amo nya ang lumalabas na nag sponsor

Medyo questionable po kasi na yung amo ng friend mo yung nag-iinvite kasi it gives the impression na magtatrabaho kayo doon.

Hi Sir, Does PH travel tax apply if I’m going to book a one-way flight from abroad to Manila?

scenario: I book a free flight (MNL – BKK) using getgo points. Then they asked to pay 881 pesos (terminal fee)… Upon checking the itinerary there’s no amount indicated. No PH Travel tax – 1,620

Now: I booked (BKK – MNL) , itinerary include Passenger Service Charge – TH = THB 700

My friend says that the 700 baht is my travel tax , There’s no need to pay 1,620 going to BKK.

I already called the cebu pacific regarding this they said that I still need to pay 1,620.

correction:

Does PH travel tax apply if I’m going to book a one-way flight to abroad from Manila?

From Manila to abroad? Yep, you will need to still pay P1620.

Hi ask ko lang, pupunta po kasi ako this july sa hongkong for 4 nights and 5 days. I have some queries since this is my first time to travel abroad and I don’t want to be offloaded by the Immigration. Here are my queries: 1. Tinatanong po ba ng IO if may susundo sa hkg airport upon arrival doon . 2. Do I have to present the credit card of my friend which is used for booking tickets. 3. Will the IO aks kung bakit 1 night lang resevation sa hotel even if I will be staying in hongkong for 4 nights and 5 days.

Waiting for your reply. Thanks

1. Tinatanong po ba ng IO if may susundo sa hkg airport upon arrival doon. —– Minsan, tinatanong.

2. Do I have to present the credit card of my friend which is used for booking tickets. —– Depende po yan sa policy ng airline kung saan ka nagbook. Best to contact the airline.

3. Will the IO aks kung bakit 1 night lang resevation sa hotel even if I will be staying in hongkong for 4 nights and 5 days. —— If hingin sayo ang proof of accommodation, yes, malamang magtatanong yun kung bakit 1 night lang.

what if wala po susundo upon arival sa HK airport? would that be a problem?

Hello, I will be traveling to HK this July 22 for 4N5D and it’s my first time to travel abroad. I want to know if okay lang po na mag-book po ako ng hotel for just one day even if 4N5D ako sa HK. Will I not be questioned sa IO.

Hi Mia! Bakit po 1 day lang if 4N5D ang trip?

The following day po kasi ng mag day tour ako sa macau then pagbalik po ulit ng HK sa sa apartment na po ng tita ng officemate ko ate tutuloy as transient for the rest of my stay sa HK.

Explain that if you’re asked. Best if you also have an invitation letter from the tita of your officemate.

If hindi po ako makakuha ng invitation letter sa tita ng officemate ko. Would be enough that I can provide her address and contact number?

If hindi po ako mabigyan ng invitation letter ng titan g officemate k. Would it be okay if kinun ko nalang po yung address niya sa HK at contact number? Thanks.

Normally okay lang un. Mas safe lang talaga kung merong letter kasi baka biglang hingin.

hi,,,,, anong papers kailangan sa naia terminal 3 pabalik ako ng dubai,, dumating ako sa pinas for vacation one month now babalik nako ng dubai,,,, my oec nako, my renew visa nako and passfort, hawak ko din ang labor contract ko at company certificate ko

Ill be flying to Singapore this week and its my first time flying , okay naman na mga papers . ill be staying for 4 days and 3 nights . Is it okay that ill be bring like ube jams ? in my check in baggage as requested by my friend in singapore .

Hi! Di ako sure. I think okay lang kasi processed naman, basta properly packed.

Hello PO my flight is on JUNE 15,2018 next Friday from manila to Sydney. ask ko Lang po if Tama po ang pagkaintindi ko sa procedures… So una po mag fifill up Muna ng card kukunin SA counter tas mag checheck in na po ? Then, ibibigay ung passport and itinerary at ung no fill up na form tapos magbabayad po NG travel tax and terminal fee ? And then proceed na PO SA immigration para SA stamped NG passport then dadaan na PO SA pray for metal detecting. And then proceed na PO SA departure area.?

So ask ko Lang po if need PO NG show money SA Immigration although kasama ko Naman PO baby ko na 1 yr old and sponsored PO ako SA LAHAT NG fiancee ko when go down to Sydney ? Kasi po 5k Lang budget ko to pay the travel tax and terminal fee.

Thank you !

Hi Michelle, we have a more updated post here: https://www.thepoortraveler.net/2013/03/philippines-first-timer-international-flight-travel-guide-abroad/

But to answer your question, now it’s best to pay the travel tax first, then check-in, then fill out the departure card, then go to Immigration.

Hi Sir ! Tatanong ko lng po sana pwd po ba mag travel na graduate student palng.,? Yung purpose ng travel is reward sa self namin kasi graduate nkmi at yung travel nmn galing sa savings namin. Me and my friends kasi planning to travel malaysia,vietnam and singapore. Nag aalinlangan po kc kmi bka kailangan pag mg trvel my trabaho na. Yung mga nabasa ko po kc pg sa imiggration na hinahanapn ng company id. Pwd po kaya kmi mag travel? Sana po matulungan nyu kmi, thank you po

Hi Sir! just want to ask lang po first time traveler if ano po procedure ng hong kong airport to manila? meron pa din po ba immigration? Thank you so much been searching pero wala po kasi ako makita na step by step ng depature from hongkong the arrival in PH.

Hi Shey, similar din. Sa terminal, hanapin mo lang ung check in counter mo, tapos check in ka. Then after that, may immigration and security check din. :)

Sir paano po pag Goverment employee po? Anong Ipapakita na ID? At Ano Po hahanapin ng Immigration officer pag Govertment employee po

ID + travel authority.

Tanong ko Lang po Sir Kung ano po hahanapin ng immigration officer pag government employee po ako?

Good am. Its my first time to travel abroad po. As Tourist Pero na hold po ako sa immagration May binigay po requirment yung cinsulate sa akin. Pag na complet ko ba yun. Hindi papaliparin na po vah nila ako? Need po kc nang invitation later from my sponsor. Pag na bigay ko po bah yung hinihingi nla Ma kakalipaD na po bah ako ?

Hi,we will be going to bangkok this oct . And we are 4 my inlaws (senior )and my son .we are all firstimers to travel abroad and we ere staying there for 4d3nights how much money do we bring converted to baht?thank you

Hi Jane, Thailand has a policy that every traveler must have at least 10,000 baht (or equivalent in other currencies) upon entry. More info here: https://www.thepoortraveler.net/2017/07/bangkok-travel-guide/

First time to travel abroad as tourist. Ask ko lang sir kasi unemployed ako pero sponsor ko yung uncle ko sa dubai then may pinadala sya saking affidavit present ko daw sa immigration. Since unemployed ako makoquestion ba ako sa immigration?

Pag unemployed, malaki talaga chance na maquestion so be confident with your answers and have supporting documents.

hi, first time to travel Australlia. I have all the requirements (visa, ticket other supporting docs) then the invitation letter says spend family time and celebrate my grandma’s birthday there………. and ako ung companion nya sa pag alis kaso ayaw nman nya umalis help.thankss Godbless.

Get another invitation letter.

hello. can I bring meds for common illnesses –like biogesic, diatabs, advil etc?

2nd question – high pa rin ba ang possibility ma-offload pag government employees (with authority to travel)?

Yep, okay lang ung biogesic, diatabs, advil. I always bring them when I travel too.

No idea dun sa 2nd question though. :(

Hi po, I have a question my husband is working there in malaysia but for short term, and he want me to go there with my son which is under 2 yrs old. I am a housewife, my husband will be the one who will book our ticket online and we will be staying in his hotel for about 4 weeks . Is it fine to just tell the IO that we will be there for vacation ?. Or we will just tell to visit my husband?. Do we need to present a iterinary , and do we need to present an invitation letter?. Next week napo yong flight :( sana po mabigyan niyo ako nang advice:) thanks

Hi Joan, best to tell the truth that you will be visiting your husband. Hindi rin kasi believable ang 4 weeks na vacation in 1 place lang.

Di ko alam ano lahat mga dapat dalhin pero dala ka na rin ng proof that your husband lives there.

Please note na visa-free lang ang Malaysia if yung stay ay 30 days or shorter. If longer, need na ng visa.

Strict po ba ang immigration when you travel 7days in Thailand how is immigration check if you have any pending case…

Hi Marryanne, di ko alam about sa ganyang case. :(

Hi, first time po ako magtravel sa uae,ppntahan ko po ung asawa ko sya po ang sponsor ko at husbannd hisa po ako, anu ano po b mga tatanungin sakin sa immigration? Thanx

Pabasa na lang po nito: https://www.thepoortraveler.net/2013/03/philippines-first-timer-international-flight-travel-guide-abroad/

Sir..gud day..ask lng po if allowed to hand-carry baggage ang Backpack & Camera bag?

Yep, pwede.

yung weight limit, depende sa airline. May airline na yung 7kg ay combined na nung backpack and camera bag. May airline na hiwalay pa ang count sa camera bag.

Sir..ask po is need pa po kuhanan ng Travel Clearance Cert. for Minor ung anak ko, di po kc sya nk surname sakin…pero naka acknowledge po sa Birth Cert. nya.

Hi Ace, ask nyo na lang po directly yung DSWD Field Office na may sakop sa area nyo.

Ito po yung list of field offices: https://www.thepoortraveler.net/2014/04/dswd-travel-clearance-minors-application-requirements-frequently-asked-questions/#2_Find_the_nearest_DSWD_Field_Office

Hello. I will be going to Macau this August. I will go there to celebrate my birthday. My boyfriend is actually working there and is staying at his cousins’ apartment. Is it also safe for me to use the address of his cousin?

hi,tanong lang po i have flight going to peru and my two stop ako sa taiwan at amsterdam at yong airplane na sasakyan ko iisa lang siya manila to taiwan dutch and taiwan to amsterdam dutch din at amsterdam to peru dutch airline din.lalabas po ba ako ng airplane while waiting sa next flight.thank you

Hi Shanshan, best to contact your airline directly kasi depende po yan sa specific flights.

Credit card – Some airlines require a copy of the credit card used when the tickets are booked online. You might also need it as a safety net in case you run short of cash. Some hotels also ask for credit card for deposit.

Hi regarding this one, is really necessary? It was my cousin’s CC from abroad ang ginamit for ticket booking. Do I have to bring a photocopy of it? Baka kasi di niya ipa photocopy due to privacy.

It depends on the airline po. Best to call the airline and ask about their credit card policy when checking in.

Klngan po b tlga mauna magcheck in bago pumunta sa immigration booth? Pno kung after mgcheckin tas inoofload kme ng immigration ng interview , pno mbabawi ung baggage?

Yes po, nauuna po talaga ung check-in.

May byahi po ba ngayong October 10 2020 10am Naka pag pa book na ako pero gusto kong malaman kong may flyt nga ba talaga.

Is it okay to bring external hard drives that contain downloaded torrent movies to Germany? Would they check it at the airports?

sometimes you need to educate the immigration officer too. i ve travelling abroad for the 10 years as my work require it. my passport already full just in 2 years of travelling. one time an immigration officer stop us and queationes us and even holding ua bringing ro their office. very rediculous as it was our fisrt time being held.

Hello po,wanted to ask what to do,im dual citizen and my daughter is not we r going back to her father country,on june 29.what probably the immigration will ask aside from passport?do they ask my daugter swabtest?she is only 4.

Hard to say po without any more information. It depends on a lot of factors like which country you’re going, age of your daughter, etc. You may contact din po BI directly.

Hello po, i wanted to ask for an advice or guide.I Will travel thailand by september to meet my boyfriend there what are the documents i need to bring especially in the immigration desk and its my first time travelling to aboard. All the expenses is sponsor by him.

What is the nationality of your boyfriend? Have you met in person before?

india, yes he keep coming every year here in the philippines , 10times he keep cominf here but due to pandemic 2years he didn’t come.

First and most important is proof na babalik kayo, so return ticket and baka tanungin kayo about your employment dito sa Pilipinas.

If matapat po kayo sa strict na IO, they might also ask for proof of relationship. Hindi po namin ganun ka-gamay ang rules sa ganyang situation na foreigner ang inviter kasi very tricky po ito sa eyes nila because of human trafficking concerns. But we explained that po a bit here: https://www.thepoortraveler.net/2014/03/offloaded-philippine-immigration-rules-requirements-airport/#Travelers_who_are_Accompanied_or_Sponsored_by_a_Foreigner

Good day I’m stress already pls response in my post I’ve been operated here land now I have medical clearance can travel and fit to work My visa is work visa under partnership .so only one year is my visa so I didn’t know that there’s a required gcp or cfo?which when I register online don’t have any vacant slot already full slot by next week my flight is on Aug.7.pls help me don’t know what to do all been organized I have my ticket visa and passport and medical certificate.thank you .last year they didn’t ask me about the gcp when my visa is tourist even it also required .pls help get stress already.thank you

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MANILA, Philippines – A fire that broke out Monday, April 22, in the parking lot extension of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) damaged 19 vehicles.

According to unofficial reports gathered by MIAA, the fire originated from a “small grass fire” that rapidly grew and burned 19 vehicles in Terminal 3’s extension parking lot, which is unpaved and surrounded by grass. Photos and videos of the area show that multiple vehicles were completely charred by the blaze.

The MIAA Rescue and Firefighting Division declared fire out at 1:57 pm. No one was reported hurt or injured.

The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) first received a report about a fire in the area at 1:28 pm on Monday. Five firetrucks were immediately deployed, and the fire was placed under control by 1:40 pm.

The Bureau of Fire Protection is currently investigating the cause of the fire.

“Statements from the parking lot attendant and airport security directing traffic in the Terminal 3 vicinity as well as those assigned to adjacent parking lots will be taken to shed light on what happened,” the MIAA said in a statement issued on Monday.

“We are relieved to know that no one was hurt or injured in the incident. I have directed all pertinent MIAA units to give their full support to the BFP for the speedy completion of their investigation,” MIAA General Manager Eric Ines added. – Rappler.com

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