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Philippines considers wider visa-free access for Chinese visitors

A tourism proposal would add Clark and other destinations, with potential implications for integrated-resort visitation.

By CasinooVerse Research Desk2 September 2026Updated 12 September 2026 3 min read

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Philippine tourism officials said the government was working to extend visa-free entry for Chinese-mainland passport holders beyond Cebu and Manila to Bohol, Palawan, Clark, and Caticlan. The proposal remained subject to broader government approval.

The Department of Tourism reported 4.11 million foreign arrivals during the first eight months of 2026, up 3.7% year on year. Clark’s role as an airport, tourism hub, and casino-resort market makes the proposal relevant to integrated-resort visitation.

CasinooVerse describes this as a policy proposal, not an approved or implemented rule.

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