PH biz leaders welcome eVisa return for Chinese tourists

MANILA, Philippines—Business leaders welcomed the Philippine government’s move to resume the electronic visa (eVisa) program for Chinese nationals, describing it as a “long-hanging fruit” that could boost the country’s tourism, trade, and investment prospects. The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), the country’s largest business group, threw its support behind the initiative, which is set to resume in November after a yearlong suspension. “We are very supportive of this move because tourism’s potential is quite high,” said PCCI Chairman George Barcelon in an online interview with INQUIRER.net. He pointed out that other countries in the region, such as Thailand, […]... Keep on reading: PH biz leaders welcome eVisa return for Chinese tourists