Ombudsman Urges Outsourcing of Visa Processing, Transferring Role from DFA
Philippine Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla has called for outsourcing visa processing to a third-party provider, questioning the Department of Foreign Affairs' (DFA) capacity to screen foreigners entering the country. He suggested transferring the role to the Department of Justice (DOJ).
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