MANILA, Dec 9: As the holiday season approaches, the Philippine Bureau of Immigration (BI) is gearing up for an expected surge in international travelers by issuing a crucial reminder on Saturday. The announcement underscores the mandatory registration requirement in the one-stop electronic travel declaration system, known as eTravel. The eTravel registration mandate, applicable to both arriving and departing passengers, was emphasized by Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco. In preparation for immigration formalities at international airports and seaports, all passengers are required to register on the eTravel platform. Commissioner Tansingco stressed the importance of active cooperation from airline companies, urging them to inform customers about the mandatory nature of registering with the eTravel system. He noted that this registration is a prerequisite…
