In support of the national government ™s program to promote and encourage tourism development, and consistent with Section 9(a) of Commonwealth Act No. 613, otherwise, known as the Philippine Immigration Act of 1940, as amended, all Chinese nationals WITH VALID AND CURRENT AMERICAN, JAPANESE, AUSTRALIAN, CANADIAN OR SCHENGEN VISA, who wish to visit the Philippines for tourism purposes, are hereby allowed to enter the country visa free for an initial authorized stay of seven (7) days.

All other Circulars, Orders and issuances inconsistent with this Memorandum Circular are hereby revoked or modified accordingly.

This shall take effect immediately upon signing of this Memorandum Circular.

Adopted: 29 July 2009

(SGD.) MARCELINO C. LIBANAN
Commissioner