Governors urged the US to include the Philippines in a visa program to boost ties, discussing potential inclusion in the visa program.

The entities involved

• Northern Mariana Islands →

  unincorporated territory of the US located in the Pacific

  • An executive order issued on July 1, 2018, opened protected waters for commercial fishing, though fishing remained prohibited within 50 nautical miles of land around Rose Atoll.Mon 02:52
  • Chinese nationals are reportedly exploiting citizenship loopholes related to the unique status of the Northern Mariana Islands as U.S. territory.Sun 15:41
• Philippines →

  archipelagic country in Southeast Asia

  • Marcos met with Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan, while Teodoro's foreign policy remarks were compared to those of Jay Tarriela.Mon 18:00
  • Robert W. McElroy discussed global migrant resilience and journey involving the Philippines and Ethiopia.Mon 16:25
• Guam →

  unincorporated territory of the United States of America

  • A.B. Won Pat International Airport in Guam is facing revenue shortfalls due to its reliance on tourism and is actively seeking regional aviation economy solutions.Mon 09:16
  • A US carrier deployed from San Diego to the Middle East, including a brief port stop in Guam, is conducting operations aimed at compelling Iran to change policy, including a naval blockade against Iranian ports.Sun 23:45

Related events

• US immigration policy is affecting foreign nationals in the Philippines.Aug 27
• Kimberlyn King-Hinds proposes expanding the visa waiver program for the Philippines.Sep 15
• Applicants in Guam are facing operational hurdles related to the Department of Revenue and Taxation.Jun 7
• The US promises greater investments and seeks to elevate its relationship with the Philippines, while diplomatic posts are filled.Jul 1
• Filipino diaspora contributed to both nations.Aug 15