Philippines lifts entry ban on Taiwan nationals

The Philippines has lifted the travel ban for Taiwanese nationals over the COVID-19 outbreak in what is a victory for Taiwan''s government. The Philippine government said Friday that after rounds of assessments, it had decided to lift the entry ban it imposed earlier this week, effective immediately. On Monday, the Philippines had extended its China travel ban to Taiwan, on grounds that Taiwan was part of China pursuant to the "One China" principle.The move drew a sharp backlash from Taiwan''s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The ministry threatened countermeasures, such as suspending visa waiver schemes and migrant worker applications, and terminating cooperation in agriculture and fishing. The Philippines labor secretary had reportedly argued in favor of lifting the Taiwan ban, to avoid hurting the 150,000 Philippine migrant workers living in Taiwan.

[leonardosee]

if the iatf really and truelly recognized taiwan as apart of china why did they recognized taiwan as a country in their green list country? 2nd they should not allow taiwanese to pressent taiwan passport but a china passport instead so it is politicaly motivated with money involved

[delur]

I have a taiwanese friend i didn't know this thing exist

[francisrelanes]

as a filipino i feel so sorry for taiwan for the fault of our government. keeping in good sight of CHINA and its ONE CHINA policy.

[theunthinkable]

Back in 1971, the Republic of the Philippines led by the administration of President Ferdinand E. Marcos voted against UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 which shove the ROC's seats out of UN in favor of the Communist PRC. It's about time we help Taiwan and ROC again.

[osakaamorelngpohz]

No visa free for taiwan for the filipinos 😿😿😿😿😿😿😿😿😿

[albertjamesdano]

Will its a game, our leaders was wise to make decisions, but deeply we support taiwan