Immigration defends P240 border charge as 'cheapest' globally
The Philippine Bureau of Immigration defended its proposed P240 ($4) border charge on international travelers, calling it the 'cheapest' compared to global counterparts. The fee aims to fund the modernization and maintenance of the country's border management system.
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