Institute for National Defence and Security Research

Philippines’ new digital nomad visa: a boost for tourism or Pogo loophole?

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The Philippines is rolling out a visa scheme for digital nomads to boost tourism and attract foreign income – but analysts warn it could be exploited by those linked to the now-banned offshore gaming sector. On Thursday, President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr signed Executive Order 86, which approves the issuance of digital nomad visas. The visas, … Read more

Philippines forges ahead with Typhon purchase plan: ‘China should not intervene’

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The Philippines is forging ahead with its retention of a US-made Typhon missile system, brushing aside China’s demand for its removal, in a move seen by experts as both a declaration of self-reliance and a calculated gamble in the face of mounting tensions in the South China Sea. The Philippine Army announced plans on Monday … Read more