Strengthening UAE–Philippines ties
The latest development has been supported by the deep economic cooperation and the significant presence of Filipino nationals across the Emirates.
“The visa-on-arrival privilege extended to Filipino citizens by the UAE was in view of the excellent bilateral relations between the Philippines and the UAE,” said the DFA.
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