Migration and Freedom 15: Visa Free for Filipinos

I saw this interesting info -- some 89 countries do not require any pre-departure visa for Philippine nationals for short visits. For longer stay, a visa will be required.

Personally, I believe that the visa system should be abolished. All travelers will only be required to bring their passports as their "national ID" just to determine that they are a national or resident of a particular country, that they have no outstanding criminal record in their country that their passports have to be cancelled. We do not want murderers, rapists and thieves to be roaming around the world.

What will prevent "abuse" of travel by some people is the prospect of starving and/or harsh weather or cultural conditions in foreign land if the traveler is unskilled or have no definite job or schooling to land there. Governments only have to promulgate the rule of law in their respective countries, and normally there are certain laws that are universal: no killing/murder, no stealing. Protection of citizens' right to private property, right to life.

I'm not sure if this list is found in the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) website, I think not. But nonetheless, prospective Filipino travelers can check with the embassy or consular offices of their destination country/ies before flying.
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Visa Free for Pinoys
By twentyfive

If you’re a Filipino and a holder of Philippine passport who likes traveling and exploring the beauty of the world, but hates the visa requirement to some countries, frown no more for you can still go to wonderful places without hassle-visa-appointments.

The list of countries below doesn’t require a visa for Filipinos prior to arrival. All you need are passport, plane tickets / itinerary, and some money for your tour.

No Visa Required for Filipinos in the Following Countries…

Asia

ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations)

Brunei Darussalam - 14 days
Cambodia - 21 days
Indonesia - 30 days
Laos - 30 days
Malaysia - 30 days
Singapore - 30 days
Thailand - 30 days
Vietnam - 21 days