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Committee backs resolution urging inclusion of the Philippines in Guam–CNMI visa‑waiver program
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The Senate Fiscal Affairs Committee voted Oct. 7 to adopt House Joint Resolution 24‑01 urging federal action to include the Republic of the Philippines in the Guam‑CNMI nonimmigrant visa waiver program.
The Senate Fiscal Affairs Committee voted Oct. 7 to adopt House Joint Resolution 24‑01 urging federal action to include the Republic of the Philippines in the Guam‑CNMI nonimmigrant visa waiver program.
The Marianas Visitors Authority (MVA) and the Saipan Chamber of Commerce told the committee they support the resolution as a means to open a new nearby market and strengthen air service links. "There have been recent interest from some of the airlines out of The Philippines," MVA Managing Director Jameka…
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