List of Countries Filipinos Can Visit Without Tourist Visa

Most of the Filipinos have a dream of travelling to a foreign land at least once in their lives. Given financial and time freedom, one concern that sometimes hinders Filipino travelers is the tedious VISA application. You will need to prepare a long list of requirements and face interviews and interrogations of immigration officers just to have a vacation or tour outside the country.

Countries Filipinos Can Travel Without Visa


This is the case for countries that require VISAs before allowing a foreigner to enter their territory. Few examples are Japan, USA, and France.

On the other side, there are more than 50 countries that Filipinos can travel without securing a tourist visa. Yes, you can have a hassle-free visit and enjoy a holiday vacation in neighboring countries in Asia, Europe, South and North America, and even Africa. Just make sure that you already have your own Philippine passport on hand.

We are listing down the countries which you can visit with less effort as they do not require a tourist visa. The list includes the allowed duration of stay and other conditions before entering the country.

Country Allowed Duration of Stay
Asian
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
Azerbaijan 30 days visa is issued upon arrival
Taiwan 30 days if holding a valid visa for Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Schengen countries, United Kingdom or United States. Check at https://nas.immigration.gov.tw/nase/ to see the requirements.
Georgia 90 days visa is issued upon arrival, 360 days visa free to those who have temporary residence of Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait
Hong Kong 14 days
India 30 days visa is issued upon arrival
Iran 15 days visa is issued upon arrival if holding an e-visa pre-approval code obtained via email from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at www.mfa.gov.ir
Israel 90 days (3 months)
South Korea (if arriving at Jeju Island only) 30 days
Macau 30 days
Maldives 30 days visa is issued upon arrival, extension of maximum 90 days is possible by paying MVR 750
Mongolia 21 days
Nepal 15/30/90 days visa issued upon arrival for around US$25/40/100
Sri Lanka 30 days visa obtain upon arrival if holding Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). You can get this prior to arrival at www.eta.gov.lk
Timor-Leste 30 days single entry visa issued upon arrival for around US$30, extension is possible up to 90 days
Europe
Kosovo 90 days
Oceania
Cook Islands 31 days
Fiji 120 days Visitor's Permit issued upon arrival (free)
Marshall Islands 30 days visa issued upon arrival (free)
Federated States of Micronesia 30days
Niue 30 days
Palau 30 days visa issued upon arrival (free)
Samoa 60 days Visitor's Permit issued upon arrival (free)
Tuvalu 30 days visa issued upon arrival (free)
Vanuatu 30 days
North America
Costa Rica                120 days Visitor's Permit issued upon arrival (free of charge)
Dominica                     30 days visa issued upon arrival (free of charge)
Haiti                         30 days
Nicaragua 30 days
Saint Kitts and Nevis         30 days visa issued upon arrival (free of charge)
Saint Lucia               60 days Visitor's Permit issued upon arrival (free of charge)
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 30 days visa issued upon arrival (free of charge)
Turks and Caicos Islands       30 days
South America
Bolivia                                       59 days
Brazil                                         90 days
Colombia90 days
Ecuador                                    90 days
Peru                                          90 days
Suriname                                120 days
Africa
Burundi                                     visa issued upon arrival
Cape Verde                             visa issued upon arrival
Comoros                         A free 24 hour transit visa issued upon arrival at the airport. Within 24 hours this must be converted into a full visa at the immigration office in Moroni (fee is payable)
Djibouti                               10 days visa issued upon arrival for DJF3,000; 30 days visa issued upon arrival for DJF5,000
Gambia                                 At port of entry passport 24
Kenya                                     90 days visa issued upon arrival for US$50
Madagascar                          90 days visa issued upon arrival for MGA140,000
Morocco                                 90 days
Mozambique                         30 days visa issued upon arrival for US$25
Saint Helena                          visa issued upon arrival
Seychelles                             30 days
Tanzania                                 visa issued upon arrival for US$50
Togo                                        7 days visa issued upon arrival
Uganda                                  180 days visa issued upon arrival for US$50
Zambia                                   90 days visa issued upon arrival for US$50

The countries and conditions above might still be subjected to changes. You can also check immigration policies of countries you are planning to visit.

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How to Report and Replace Lost or Stolen Metrobank ATM Card

Lost ATM cardIn case your Metrobank ATM card is lost or stolen you need to immediately report it and ask for replacement in the branch where you opened your account. This is to avoid great loss of hard earned money from unauthorized transfers and withdrawals made on your account.

Below are the few steps and requirements you need report and replace your lost/stolen Metrobank ATM Card.

1. Call the metrobank hotline number (632) 8700-700. You can also try to contact the following phone numbers in case the hotline is unavailable:

Metrobank Customer Care 898-8701 / 898-8702
Metrobank Toll Free 1-800-1888-5775
Metrobank Phone Banking  5-8000
Metrobank Phone Banking Toll Free 1-800-1888-5-800
  
When you're call is connected to Metrobank customer service representative you can request blocking of your bank account to stop or prevent unauthorized withdrawals and transactions through your card.

The customer service representative will ask for your personal information such as address, and birth date to
validate your ownership and other security purposes. The  representative will also provide details on how you can replace your ATM card.

2. To replace your ATM card, you need to visit the branch where you opened you account. Below are the requirements you need to bring:
  • Notarized affidavit of loss
  • Valid Id
  • PHP 150.00 replacement fee
When you are already in the bank, proceed to "New Accounts" and present your affidavit of loss and ID to the account officer. The account officer will ask you to accomplish two copies of replacement forms. 

These days, most Metrobank branches, have available machine that can immediately produce ATM cards. You can now claim your Metrobank ATM card replacement the same day that you applied for it compared to previous years where you would need to wait for 3 to 4 banking days. 

You will also have the choice of charging the PHP 150.00 replacement fee to your account or pay it on cash basis.

Once you claimed your new ATM card, check and ensure correctness of the name printed in the card. If there were misspelled or erroneous entries, report it immediately to the account officer.

Your new activated ATM pin number will also be provided. To secure your account, change this PIN immediately.

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Cherry Mobile Quad Core Phones and Tablets Specs and Price List 2013

Local distributor of mobile phones and electronics, Cherry Mobile is known for its affordable line up of mobile devices.
Now, with Cherry Mobile's latest offering which includes Flame 2.0, Fusion Bolt and Fusion Fire, owning a phone or tablet with quad core processor is within your reach even with a limited budget. 

Cherry Mobile Quad Core devices



Their latest series of devices offers rich features at prices ranging from P3,999 to P7,999.

Below is the list of Cherry Mobile Quad Core phones  and tablets and their special features and corresponding price:
Cherry Mobile Flame 2.0  @ P6,999
Inside the Cherry Mobile Flame 2.0 is a 1.2GHz Snapdragon quad-core processor running in Andorid Jelly Bean 4,1. This phone comes with dual sim capabilities. Cherry Mobile Flame 2.0 is priced for only Php6,999.

Cherry Mobile Flame 2.0

Flame 2.0 Specifications
1.2GHz Snapdragon S4 Quad-core processor
4.5” QHD OGS Touch screen display
4.1 Android Jelly Bean OS
4GB ROM
1GB RAM
Dual SIM
WiFi capable
3G, Bluetooth capable.

Cherry Mobile Fusion Bolt @ P3,999
Cherry Mobile Fusion Bolt is created as an alternative for eBook readers like Kindle. This tablet houses 1GHz Qua-core processor with 1GB RAM running in 4.1 Android Jelly Bean operating system. Its ridiculously affordable price of P3,999 comes with 7in high definition screen display and 8GB internal memory.

 Cherry Mobile Fusion Bolt

Fusion Bolt Specs:
4.1 Android Jelly Bean OS
1GHz Quad-core processor
7” HD IPS touch screen display
8GB ROM
1GB RAM
WiFi capable
4000 mAh battery size

Cherry Mobile Fusion Fire @ P7,999
If you are looking for a wider screen, the 10.1in HD display of Cherry Mobile Fusion Fire could be the solution. Equipped with 8000mAh battery which enables longer usage, higher memory capacity of 16GB, its price of P7,999 is still reasonable.

 Cherry Mobile Fusion Fire

Fusion Fire Specs:
4.1 Android Jelly Bean OS
1GHz Quad-core processor
10.1” HD IPS touch screen display
16GB ROM
1GB RAM
8000 mAh battery size
WiFi capable
Fusion Fire price – P7999

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MyPhone TV Mobile Phone 2013 Specs and Price List

The local brand, MyPhone continues to offer mobile phone alternatives to Filipino consumers. MyPhone gives the Filipinos a chance to experience Android phones and tablets at a very affordable price.

This year 2013, MyPhone released the updated specifications and price lists of their basic mobile phones, Android phones and tablets, and TV phones.
My Phone TV Phones

You can now own a TV phone and watch teleseryes outside your home by grabbing one of MyPhone’s TV Phone Series with prices ranging from P1,199 to P2,199.

My Phone TV Phones

MyPhone TV Phone Series
Unit
Q18 TV Duo
B16 TV Duo
T18 TV Duo
T18 TV Duo
QTW88 TV Duo
Price
P1,199
P1,499
P1,799
P1,999
P2,199
Specs
TV Dual Sim Phone
Camera
Bluetooth/USB
FM/MP3/MP4 Player
Flashlight

TV Dual Sim Phone
Camera
Wireless FM
Bluetooth/USB
MP3/MP4 Player

Touchscreen TV Phone
Dual Sim
Camera
Wireless FM
Bluetooth/USB

Touchscreen TV Phone
Dual Sim
Camera
FM/MP3/MP4 Bluetooth/USB

WiFi Touch TV Phone
Dual Sim
1.3 MP Camera
FM/MP3/MP4 Bluetooth/USB
Java Capable
     

MyPhone QTV 20i
MyPhone QTV20i
MyPhone QTV20i
Price: PHP 1,199
Network: 900/1800 MHz
Display: 1.8“ 128X160 pixels TFT
Phonebook: 500 entries
Sim: Dual SIM
Card Slot: microSD (TransFlash) up to 4GB
Camera: VGA
Battery: Li-Ion 900 mAh
Colors: Red
Fm radio, Sound recorder
Dimensions: 108X46X14.2mm
Weight:55g
MP3 player, Flashlight

MyPhone T18TV duo
MyPhone T18TV duo
MyPhone T18TV duo
Price: PHP 1,799
Network: Dual Band
Display: Full Touch Phone
Sim: Dual SIM
Card Slot: microSD (TransFlash) up to 8GB
Camera: VGA
300 entries phonebook
mobile TV
Bluetooth 2.0 / USB / 3.5mm jack
Battery:
Colors:
fm radio
MP3/Video player, Sound recorder

MyPhone T28 TV duo
MyPhone T28 TV duo
MyPhone T28 TV duo
Cash Price: PHP 1,999 
Network: GSM Triband
Display: 2.8" 240x320 Pixwls TFT QVGA 

Full Touch Phone
Sim: Dual SIM
Card Slot: Expandable Memory up to 8GB
Camera: VGA Camera
mobile TV
Battery: 950mah 3.7V
Colors: Coffee/Pink/Blue
BlueTooth/USB/3.5mm Jack
MP3/MP4 Player/Stereo FM Radio

MyPhone A618 TV Duo Android Phone
MyPhone A618 TV duo Android Phone
MyPhone A618 TV duo Android Phone

Cash Price: PHP 2,990
Network:GSM/EDGE Tri-band ,
Size: 3.14" Capacitive Touchscreen
WiFi: Yes
Internal Memory: 139MB 256MB RAM
Card Slot: 16GB microSD slot,
Camera:3.2 MP Camera
OS: Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
Processor: 800MHz Single core processor
Battery:1200mAh battery
Mobile TV
Colors: Black
fm radio: Yes

MyPhone A828TV Duo, Android Phone
MyPhone A828TV Duo, Android Phone
MyPhone A828TV Duo, Android Phone
Cash Price: PHP 3,990
Network: GSM/GPRS/EDGE
Display: 3.5-inch HVGA (320x480)
Screen Size: 3.5" Capacitive Touchscreen
Standard Dual Sim Dual Standy by
WiFi: Yes
Internal Memory:RAM: 256MB (173MB usable) 

80MB (109MB usable)
Card Slot: 16GB microSD slot
Camera: 3.2 MP Camera
Front Camera: No
OS: Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Processor: 800MHz single-core processor
Battery: 1300mAh Li-ion
Colors: Black and White
fm radio/mp3-mp4 player
stereo FM radio

MyPhone A858 Duo, Android Phone
MyPhone A858 Duo, Android Phone
MyPhone A858 Duo, Android Phone
Cash Price: PHP 4,250

Network: GSM/GPRS/EDGE
Display: Capacitive Screen
Size: 3.95-inch
Sim: Dual SIM Dual Standby
WiFi: Yes
Internal Memory: 128MB (127.1MB usable)
Card Slot: MicroSD support up to 32GB (T-Flash)
Camera: 3.2MP Fixed-focus Rear Camera
Front Camera: No
OS:Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Processor: 1GHz Mediatek MT6575 processor
Battery:1600mAh Li-ion Battery
Colors: White
fm radio/mp3/mp4 player

MyPhone MyPad 7.0
MyPhone My Pad 7.0
MyPhone My Pad 7.0
Cash Price: PHP 5,490 
Display Size: 7.0'' Capacitive Touch Screen
Sim: Dual Sim Dual Standby
WiFi/GPS
Card Slot: up to 8gb memory
Camera: 2.0 megapixel
OS: Android 2.2
Processor: 800MHz

MyPhone A919 Duo
MyPhone A919 Duo
MyPhone A919 Duo
Cash Price:PHP 7,990

Network: GSM/3G
Display Size: 5.0" IPS Capacitive Touchscreen
Dual SIM/ Dual Stanby
Internal Memory:
WiFi: Yes
Card Slot: (up to 32GB using microSD Card)
Camera: 8MP auto focus camera
Front Camera: VGA
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich
1GHZ dual-core processor;
Colors: Black/white
FM Radio/MP3/MP4/Sound Recorder
Bluetooth/ GPS

MyPhone A878 Duo, Android Phone
  MyPhone A878 Duo, Android Phone
MyPhone A878 Duo, Android Phone
Cash Price: PHP 5,990
MyPhone A878 Duo Features/Specifications
Network: Triband
Display: IPS capacitive display
Motion Sensor
Size: 4.3-inch
Dual SIM/ Dual Stanby
Internal Memory: 2.56 GB Storage
WiFi: Yes
Card Slot: (up to 32GB using microSD Card)
Camera: 5 MegaPixel autofocus camera with LED flash
Front Camera:
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich
1GHZ dual-core processor; 512MB RAM
Colors: Black/white
FM Radio/MP3/MP4/Sound Recorder
Bluetooth/ GPS

All these phones are available in myphone stores nationwide.