MANILA: The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Saturday cautioned the public against scammers operating fake websites that charge fees for registration in eTravel, the electronic travel declaration system.
BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco reiterated in a news release that registration in the eTravel platform is free of charge.
He urged travelers to register only through the government’s official website https://etravel.gov.ph.
“We advise the traveling public to be cautious and register exclusively on the official government website, or through the eGovPH application. The eTravel registration process is absolutely free of charge,” Tansingco said in a statement.
There have been reports of passengers duped by fake eTravel websites that allegedly charged between PHP3,000 and PHP5,000.
The BI chief encouraged travelers who encountered fraudulent websites or individuals demanding online payments to report them immediately to the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center via hotline 1326.
The eTravel kiosks
can be found in major international airports, as provided by airport authorities and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).
‘We are thankful to our partners in government for providing these kiosks for use of the traveling public,’ Tansingco said.
The eTravel, launched in 2023, is the single data collection platform for arriving and departing passengers, integrating border control, health surveillance, and economic data analysis.
The project is in coordination with several government agencies, including the Department of Tourism, DICT, and the Department of Transportation.
Source: Philippines News Agency
His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Dear Mr. President,
I sincerely congratulate you on your re-election as the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
I was very pleased that the foreign ministers of our countries recently had a very productive telephone conversation that served the development of our bilateral relations.
Based on the principles of friendship and respect that underpin our relations, I would like to reiterate that I will continue to spare no effort to strengthen our bilateral cooperation and economic relations in areas of mutual interest for the welfare of our countries.
I once again convey my sincerest congratulations to you on your new presidential term and, avail myself of this opportunity to express my deep respect and consideration to you.
Source: Azerbaijan State News Agency
