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9 Oct
Travellers from Pacific islands linked to all 8 Hawaii dengue cases
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Travellers from Pacific islands linked to all 8 Hawaii dengue cases

Hawaii's Department of Health has confirmed a new travel-related dengue case on Oahu, taking the state's 2026 total to eight. All eight involved travel to Pacific Island countries and territories.

9 Oct

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New Online Form Requirement for U.S. Passport Applications Starting November 2026
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New Online Form Requirement for U.S. Passport Applications Starting November 2026

9 Oct
Philippines Introduces Visa-Free Entry for 46 African Nations
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Philippines Introduces Visa-Free Entry for 46 African Nations

8 Oct
Ghana and Other African Nations Granted 30-Day Visa-Free Entry to Philippines
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Ghana and Other African Nations Granted 30-Day Visa-Free Entry to Philippines

7 Oct

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Brunei court fines traveller BND28,570 over vape items without a permit
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Brunei court fines traveller BND28,570 over vape items without a permit

A Philippine national was fined BND28,570 after pleading guilty to having 38 bottles of vape juice and three vape devices without a valid permit at B…

7 Oct
Philippines Launches e-Visa for Jordan and Palestine Residents
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Philippines Launches e-Visa for Jordan and Palestine Residents

The Philippines will introduce its e-Visa system for eligible residents of Jordan and Palestine starting October 5. This new system allows for easier…

7 Oct
Increase in Visa Applications from Filipinos Despite Rising Airfares
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Increase in Visa Applications from Filipinos Despite Rising Airfares

Filipinos have increased their visa applications by 20% in the first eight months of the year, particularly for non-Schengen destinations, despite hi…

6 Oct
Philippines Confirms Visa-Free Entry for Moroccan Tourists
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Philippines Confirms Visa-Free Entry for Moroccan Tourists

The Philippines has reaffirmed its visa-free entry policy for Moroccan tourists, allowing them to stay for up to 30 days without a visa. This policy …

6 Oct
Philippines Offers 30-Day Visa-Free Entry for 46 African Nations
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Philippines Offers 30-Day Visa-Free Entry for 46 African Nations

The Philippines has announced a 30-day visa-free entry for citizens of 46 African countries, including South Africa and Kenya, aimed at boosting tour…

6 Oct
Philippines Biometric Border Upgrade Targets December Rollout at Airports
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Philippines Biometric Border Upgrade Targets December Rollout at Airports

The Philippines' PHP 10.74 billion (about US$171.5 million) CAISS border project would add face, fingerprint and iris checks at 11 international airp…

5 Oct
October 2026 Visa Bulletin Released by US Department of State
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October 2026 Visa Bulletin Released by US Department of State

The US Department of State has published the October 2026 Visa Bulletin, indicating changes in immigrant visa availability for various countries, inc…

5 Oct
Palau liveaboard among CEO-hosted Aggressor trips in 2027 and 2028
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Palau liveaboard among CEO-hosted Aggressor trips in 2027 and 2028

Aggressor Adventures has announced four Travel with the CEO departures hosted by CEO Jay Roberts, including a Palau Aggressor II trip from 6 to 13 Ju…

25 Sep
Michael Palin Explores the Philippines in New Travel Series
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Michael Palin Explores the Philippines in New Travel Series

Michael Palin embarks on a new three-part series exploring the Philippines, showcasing its beauty and challenges. The series begins airing on Septemb…

24 Sep

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