Question & AnswerQ&A (POEA MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 03)
Members of Philippine delegations who are regular passport holders need this approval to apply for US visas in Havana.
It applies both to those applying for US visas and to those who will only transit through the US.
The Mexican Embassy requires Filipinos to obtain US transit visas when traveling to the US through Mexico.
It is suggested that they apply for US visas directly at the US Embassy Consular section in Manila rather than at US consular sections abroad.
It specifically mentions regular passport holders of the Philippines.
Angeles T. Wong-Garcia signed the memorandum as Deputy Administrator and Officer-in-Charge.
The memorandum applies to Filipinos applying for US visas at the US Interests Section in Havana, Cuba, and addresses transit visas through the US and Mexico.
To ensure proper approval and possibly to avoid complications or additional requirements imposed by foreign consular sections.