Philippine Department of Tourism USA

Voting in the World Travel Awards 2020 is fun and easy! Here’s how: Step 1: Register at www.worldtravelawards.com/vote Step 2: Verify your account by clicking t...he link sent to your e-mail address. It will direct you to the voting page. Step 3: Click "Continue voting" on the WTA website. Step 4: Cast your vote! Select "World" in the Region field. Step 5: Find the following Philippine nominations (alphabetically sorted): - World’s Leading Beach Destination 2020: Philippines - World’s Leading Dive Destination 2020: Philippines - World’s Leading Island Destination 2020: Siargao - World’s Leading Tourist Board 2020: Philippines, Department of Tourism - World’s Leading Tourist Attraction 2020: Intramuros Tag your friends who traveled with you in these tourist spots, and make sure to do it before the 25th of October! More friends, more votes, more fun! #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines #WeRecoverAsOne #WorldTravelAwards2020

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The FIL-AM PRESS CLUB OF NEW YORK in cooperation with the PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL-NEW YORK, PHILIPPINE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM-NEW YORK, PHILIPPINE AIRLINES and ORIENTOURS CO., LTD. invites you to the KAPIHAN SA NEW YORK, a PHILIPPINE TRAVEL & TOURISM UPDATES, on 15 OCTOBER - 7PM (New York Time) or 16 OCTOBER 7AM (Manila Time) Register Now at: [email protected]... https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83568755672

LOOK: We have been nominated in the next tier of 27th World Travel Awards (WTA) 2020! Let us show the Filipino bayanihan spirit by voting for the Philippines i...n four WTA World Edition categories: World's Leading Beach Destination 2020: The Philippines World's Leading Dive Destination 2020: The Philippines World's Leading Island Destination 2020: Siargao, The Philippines World's Leading Tourist Board 2020: The Philippine Department of Tourism Voting closes on October 25, 2020. HOW TO VOTE 1. Register at https://itsmorefuninthephilippines.co.uk//nominations-in-/ 2. Verify your account. 3. Cast your vote. TRAVEL INDUSTRY VOTERS Votes casted by verified members of the Tourism and Travel Industry will count as two votes while non-industry member votes will count as one. Support the country and register as a travel industry voter via https://itsmorefuninthephilippines.co.uk//nominations-in-/ #WeRecoverAsOne #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines #WakeUpInPH #WorldTravelAwards #TogetherInTravel #TravelTomorrow #TravelFromHome #WorldTravelAwards #worldtravelawards2020

Celebrate the Filipino American History Month virtually with the Taste of the Philippines 2020.

Tanong ni ConGen | Ep. 20 | Fil-Am-Owned Coffee Business Uplifts Lives of Coffee Producers, Philippine Culture & Consular: Visa Advisory Guests: Jelynn Malone a...nd Sam Magtanong, Mostra Coffee Video also available on our official YouTube channel: SPARK CONNECT EMPOWER SF https://youtu.be/xO4HnJgkiLE #sparkconnectempower #pinoyakoproudako

Visa Advisory as of 01 October 2020 Pursuant to Resolution No. 60 of the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) in the Philippines ...dated 30 July 2020, only Filipino nationals and certain foreign nationals are allowed entry to the Philippines. Filipino nationals may travel to the Philippines with any of the following documents: 1. Valid Philippine passport; 2. Travel Document; or 3. Dual Citizenship documents (original Identification Certificate (IC) issued by Philippine Consulate, Philippine Embassy or Philippine Bureau of Immigration and US passport). Foreign nationals, including former Filipino nationals who have acquired foreign citizenship, are currently not allowed entry to the Philippines, except for the following, and provided they have appropriate visas: a. Foreign spouses of Filipino nationals, regardless of nationality; b. Foreign minor children, and foreign children with special needs regardless of age, of Filipino nationals; and c. Foreign parents of minor Filipino children and of Filipino children with special needs regardless of age. For more information, please click on the following link: https://www.facebook.com//pcb.176990861/1770905079714858/ Qualified visa applicants may send their applications to the following address: PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL ATTN: VISA SECTION 447 SUTTER ST 6TH FLR SAN FRANCISCO CA 94108 Visa application processing time is 1-2 weeks, after complete submission of requirements. The Consulate will return visa applications with incomplete documentary requirements. All in-person visa application are temporarily suspended, but we accept visa application by mail only. 9(A) Temporary Visitor’s Visa REQUIREMENTS: 1. Proof of marriage or filiation (original and photocopy of marriage certificate; original and photocopy of birth certificate for children). Please note that Philippine Bureau of Immigration Officials will also require foreign spouses and/or children of Filipino nationals to present these documents upon arrival in the Philippines, along with the visa. Based on the current regulation and IATF-EID resolutions, the Philippine Consulate General may only accept documentary proof issued by Philippine authorities or foreign governments, EXCEPT those inconsistent with Philippine regulations (e.g. same-sex marriage and common-law spouse certificates). 2. Letter-request by the Filipino spouse or parents/children addressed to the Consulate with copy of valid identification card issued by the Philippine government. 3. Proof of citizenship of the Filipino spouse or parent/child. (copy of valid Philippine passport; dual citizenship Identification Certificate) 4. Proof that the Filipino spouse or parent/child will be traveling with the visa applicant or is living in the Philippines. 5. Original passport and one (1) photocopy of the data page of the visa applicant’s passport (valid at least 6 months from return date). 6. Duly-accomplished Non-Immigrant visa application form (http://philippinessanfrancisco.org/uplo//Non_immigrant.pdf), typed or printed legibly in black or blue ink, and NOTARIZED by any notary public. 7. Travel itinerary (unpaid reservation is acceptable); 8. One (1) colored photo, 2 x 2, taken within six months before the date of application, showing a clear front view of applicant’s face, with white background. No sleeveless attire is allowed. Blurred or low quality photos are not accepted. 9. Proof of Financial Capacity (photocopy of latest bank statement and an employment certificate from the employer indicating position and salary, or affidavit of support). 10. For minor visa applicants (below 18) traveling on their own, affidavit of support and guarantee from either parent, as well as photocopy of parent's bank statement. 11. Self-addressed stamped return envelope (express or priority mail), with tracking number via US Postal Service (USPS), or from any private courier of choice, for mailing of the passport with visa. The return envelope should be paid for in advance by the applicant. Note: The Philippine Embassy/Consulate General assumes no responsibility for any delay or loss in the mail, or while the documents are in the custody of the courier service. The applicant should note the tracking numbers of all envelopes used and submitted. 12. Visa fee, according to the fee schedule below (non-refundable), may be paid for in cash or money order made payable to Philippine Consulate General. Personal checks and credit cards are not accepted. a. Single entry valid for three (3) months: US$ 30.00 b. Multiple entry valid for six (6) months: US$ 60.00 c. Multiple-entry valid for twelve (12) months: US$ 90.00 NOTE: If the visa holder in the Philippines would like to extend his/her stay beyond 59 days, an application for extension of stay must be filed at the Bureau of Immigration in Manila, or the Immigration office nearest the place where the applicant is temporarily residing. See Long Stay Visitor Visa Extension It is recommended that the visa holder also pre-book an Accredited Quarantine Facility and a COVID-19 Testing Provider. Should you have other inquiries on visa requirements and procedure, please email us at [email protected].

What's your favorite Filipino snacks and desserts? Let Miming and Friends help you decide. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m83TDU7YHo8

We hear the Winners of The Food Network’s Great Food Truck Race is in San Francisco all week! Let’s Coconut wireless all the Hawaiians, Polynesians, Asians, and Filipinos and support Team @alohaplate Food truck! This Tuesday and Wednesday they will be at SPARK Food truck park in SF between 10am-7pm serving some local food!! ... If you watch the show you know times and location can change so follow for daily updates: FB https://www.facebook.com/AlohaPlateLunchPage/ IG @alohaplate https://instagram.com/alohaplate

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