{"id":19478,"date":"2026-10-23T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T13:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/?post_type=asia&#038;p=19478"},"modified":"2026-10-23T04:34:28","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T09:34:28","slug":"philippines-reviews-visa-free-entry-for-chinese-nationals-amid-pogo-raids","status":"publish","type":"asia","link":"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/asia\/philippines-reviews-visa-free-entry-for-chinese-nationals-amid-pogo-raids\/","title":{"rendered":"Philippines reviews visa-free entry for Chinese nationals amid POGO raids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Manila, October 22, 2026.<\/strong> The Philippine government will review the <strong>14-day visa-free entry policy for Chinese nationals<\/strong> amid suspicions that the arrangement facilitates the entry of individuals linked to illegal online gambling operations (POGOs). The decision was announced on October 20 by <strong>Claire Castro<\/strong>, spokesperson for Malaca\u00f1ang Palace, following new law enforcement operations in Mindanao and Metro Manila.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/landing\/multigame-link\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/multigame-diamod-III-700-eng.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9622\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/multigame-diamod-III-700-eng.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/multigame-diamod-III-700-eng-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/multigame-diamod-III-700-eng-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)<\/strong>, headed by <strong>Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro<\/strong>, will examine the immigration policy in effect since <strong>January 16, 2026<\/strong>, established under Circular 2026-005 to promote tourism and business. The arrangement allows non-extendable stays of 14 days, with entry permitted exclusively through Manila and Mactan-Cebu international airports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"487\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/image-213.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19482\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4579207920792079;width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/image-213.png 710w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/image-213-300x206.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The review primarily follows the <strong>October 2 operation in Zamboanga Sibugay<\/strong>, where the <strong>Bureau of Immigration (BI)<\/strong>, led by <strong>Joel Anthony Viado<\/strong>, in coordination with the <strong>National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)<\/strong> and the <strong>Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)<\/strong>, detained <strong>244 foreign nationals<\/strong>. The raids resulted in <strong>113 arrests in Siay and 131 in Alicia<\/strong>, alongside the seizure of approximately <strong>3,000 mobile phones and 78 computer monitors<\/strong>. Additional reports identified <strong>101 foreign nationals facing deportation, including 82 Chinese citizens<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"771\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/image-214.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19483\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5378590078328982;width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/image-214.png 771w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/image-214-300x195.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/image-214-768x499.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 771px) 100vw, 771px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Joel Anthony Viado<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Authorities are also investigating clandestine operations uncovered on <strong>October 18 in Makati<\/strong>, while another raid in Quezon City resulted in the detention of 76 foreign nationals on October 12. POGOs were banned under <strong>Executive Order No. 74 of 2024<\/strong> and <strong>Republic Act No. 12312 of 2025<\/strong>, although illegal operations continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/landing\/multigame-link\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/multigame-diamod-III-700-eng.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9622\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/multigame-diamod-III-700-eng.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/multigame-diamod-III-700-eng-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/multigame-diamod-III-700-eng-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR)<\/strong>, headed by <strong>Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco<\/strong>, continues to oversee licensed gambling activities and is preparing an application to verify gaming licenses starting in December 2026. Tourism Secretary <strong>Dita Angara-Mathay<\/strong> had previously advocated expanding visa-free travel opportunities for Chinese visitors. The announced review does not yet suspend the existing exemption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manila, October 22, 2026. 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