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Many Chinese nationals, he said, have entered the country as employees of Philippine overseas gaming operators , and are involved in illicit activities, such as murder, extortion and abduction. Sandoval made the statement following concerns raised by the Philippine Travel Agencies Association, which warned the new visa policy could “discourage tourism and hurt businesses.”
Cagayan Rep. Joseph Lara likewise expressed concern over the influx of Chinese students in his province. According to the Immigration bureau, some 1,516 Chinese citizens were granted student visas in Cagayan in 2023. Lara, on the other hand, claimed there were over 4,000 Chinese students in the province.
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