Question & AnswerQ&A (LETTER OF INSTRUCTIONS NO. 1093)
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the National Intelligence and Security Authority (NISA), the Commission on Immigration and Deportation (CID), the Minister of Justice, and the Commander of the Philippine Coast Guard are directed to implement the provisions of Letter of Instructions No. 1093.
They may be issued a temporary visitor's visa for an initial stay of three months, subject to Cabinet Policy of 1954, including the filing of a cash bond of P20,000 with CID per adult or child accompanying parents, execution of a notarized Affidavit of Guarantee by sponsoring relatives, and presentation of a valid CID official receipt for the bond to MFA Consular Affairs Office. The stay may be extended up to one year in total.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs must authorize the issuance of visas after appropriate screening by duly commissioned Career Philippine Consular Officers.
No, any change of status from what is authorized for their entry is not processed or allowed for PRC passport holders under this Letter of Instructions.
The CID, in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and NISA, must adopt a system to monitor and record the arrival and departure of PRC passport holders and must provide a monthly report listing those who overstay beyond their authorized period.
They are instructed to be ever vigilant at ports of entry and to conduct effective patrols of Philippine territorial waters to prevent illegal entry of Chinese nationals by using junks or other watercraft.
The Minister of Justice is tasked to oversee compliance by the Commission on Immigration and Deportation regarding provisions of this Letter of Instructions, particularly the enforcement of the Affidavit of Guarantee executed by sponsoring relatives.