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Classification of Aliens for Issuance of Temporary Visitor’s Visa and Changes in the List Covered by

Requested from DFA by A. Villar at 05:23 PM on Jan 15, 2020.
Purpose: For legal research
Date of Coverage: 01/15/2010 - 01/15/2015
Tracking no: #DFA-727076192750

Villar 05:23 PM, Jan 15, 2020 

Hi, 

I am Atty. Febb Villar. I would like to request for a copy of the following 
foreign service circulars to support our legal research and for our reference as well:

DFA FSC No. 22-10 dated 22 February 2010 re: Classification of Aliens for Issuance of Temporary Visitor’s Visa 

DFA FSC No. 95-2014 dated 07 April 2014 re: Changes in the List Covered by the Visa-Free Entry by 

Thanks and regards,

Adelfa Febb M. Villar
Meer, Meer & Meer 19/F L. V. Locsin Building6752 Ayala Avenue Makati City 1229, Philippines
Tel Nos. (632) 8-810-4991 to 94
Fax No.  (632) 8-817-9140
Website: www.meerlaw.ph

Officer 01:05 PM, Jan 16, 2020 

Jan 16, 2020

Dear Adelfa Febb Villar,

Thank you for your request dated Jan 15, 2020 05:23:35 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Classification of Aliens for Issuance of Temporary Visitor’s Visa and Changes in the List Covered by.

We received your request on Jan 15, 2020 05:23:35 PM and will respond on or before Feb 05, 2020 05:23:35 PM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations.

Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://pcoomaster07042018130000-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERGQS03MjcwNzYxOTI3NTAM, for request with ticket number #DFA-727076192750.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

FOI Receiving Officer
FOI Officer


Dear Atty. Adelfa Febb Candelaria Villar 

Greetings!

Thank you for your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your request

•	DFA FSC No. 22-10 dated 22 February 2010 re: Classification of Aliens for Issuance of Temporary Visitor’s Visa 

•	DFA FSC No. 95-2014 dated 07 April 2014 re: Changes in the List Covered by the Visa-Free Entry 

Response to your request

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance, upon further evaluation of your request, please be advised that internal documents such as Implementing Rules and Regulations, Foreign Service Circulars pertaining to the conduct of foreign affairs is recognized in international law and in the Inventory of Exceptions to Executive Order No. 2, the Order which operationalized the right to information. Therefore, DFA is constrained by law from issuing copies of the subject documents to the public.

Pursuant to these existing rules and regulations on matters concerning national security, to preserve government relations, the said FSCs cannot be disclosed to the public due to the sensitivity of information contained in it. However, should you wish to conduct research on current Philippine visa policies, please do not hesitate to visit our office at DFA Aseana, Paranaque City. You may contact Ms. Danica Vismonte at telephone number (02) 88367763 or via email address oca.visa@dfa.gov.ph. 

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