Philippines to let in foreigners with long-term visas from August

The Philippines will allow foreigners who hold long-term visas to enter the country from August, the government said Friday, as it continues to grapple with a rising number of coronavirus cases.Under the measure approved Thursday by the national task force handling the pandemic, foreigners must have valid and existing visas at the time of entry, presidential spokesman Harry Roque said.Related coverage:Brazil tops 2 mil. coronavirus cases, now affecting 1 in 100 peopleHong Kong reports record coronavirus case, no sign of receding"This means no new entry visa shall be accepted," Roque said, a…READ FULL ARTICLE