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The visa policy of the Philippines is governed by Commonwealth Act No. 613, also known as the Philippine Immigration Act, and by subsequent legislation amending it.

Terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in the Philippines. FCDO advises against all travel to western and central Mindanao and the Sulu archipelago. FCDO also advises against all but essential travel to the remainder of Mindanao, except for: Camiguin Island Dinagat Island Siargao Island This advice is due to terrorist activity and clashes between the military and insurgent groups in south Philippines. Terrorist attacks occur frequently in Mindanao and the Sulu Archipelago. While attacks primarily target Filipino security forces, certain groups operating in these regions have pledged allegiance to Daesh and have targeted religious groups. Terrorist groups may also consider westerners as legitimate targets for an attack. There are multiple terrorist and militant groups operating in the Philippines, including the Abu Sayyaf Group ( ASG ), Islamic State Philippines (IS-Philippines), the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters ( BIFF ). Multiple terrorist groups have the intent to carry out attacks anywhere in the Philippines, including in the capital Manila. Terrorism attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places visited by foreign nationals, such as: shopping malls entertainment establishments public transport, including airports and the metro system places of worship Previous significant incidents include: in December 2023, 4 people were killed and several injured in an explosion during a Catholic mass in Marawi, South Lanao Province in August 2020, dual expl