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E-gates stay, Ph e-visa in next digital reform agenda
By J.Lo
“Our infrastructure and digital reforms, through development of tourism sites and enhancement of overall tourist experience, are all calculated to boost productivity of tourism sector,” President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) pronounced prioritization of projects that enhance overall tourist experience in the country.
He mentioned infrastructure and digital reforms, including -gates and Philippine e-visa, as among initiatives of government to make travel to country more convenient.
He cited air transport and tourism have been made more convenient because of shift to paperless immigration and customs forms, thanking e-Travel system.
The president also said electronic gates will remain to be deployed at the country’s international airports.
“Soon, piloted e-gates will be standard fixtures at airports, to further facilitate ease of mobility during departures and arrivals,” Marcos said.
In February this year, Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco reported they will upgrade e-gates at international airports of the Philippines.
This year, Tansingco have initiated procurement of more e-gates to replace 25% of their manual operations in major international airports as part of bureau’s contribution to Bagong Pilipinas efforts.
Aside from e-gates, Marcos also said “ implementation of Philippine e-visa will be next in our digital transformation agenda.”
Earlier this month, the president has ordered review of e-visa system for Indian tourists.
Last month, Department of Tourism (DOT_ identified India as one of the key tourist markets it aims to target.
In statement after SONA, DOT is grateful for the president’s prioritization of tourism in his third SONA.
DOT is also thankful for Marcos’ strategic focus on advancing tourism-related policies, including infrastructure development through airport upgrades and new infrastructure construction nationwide, implementation of e-visas, and introduction of e-gates in line with e-travel system, as well as prioritization of CREATE More Bill that stands impact on tourism investments.
“These initiatives represent significant advancement for Philippine tourism, enhancing our competitiveness and establishing country as top-notch destination known for its convenience, accessibility, and world-class hospitality, investing in modernizing our airports not only improves connectivity and accessibility but also elevates overall service quality for travelers, bolstering Philippines’ appeal as premier tourism spot in the region,” Christina Frasco said.
Frasco likewise commended Marcos’ prioritization of e-visa services.
“I applaud President’s directive to implement E-visa services for important source markets such as India, recognizing transformative impact this initiative will have on our country’s tourist arrivals as it streamlines and simplifies visa application process, making it more convenient for visitors to travel to the Philippines,” she said.
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