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[@robyp.7708]

For the comments saying "ginagawa lang nila ang trabaho nila" being RUDE is not part of their job. :) They should improve it and siguro mag travel rin mga IO natin kahit sa SEA countries lng para makita nila yung level ng COURTESY sa mga IO nila. We can do better or hire better IO officers.

[@ultramax6442]

no need na,its best barilin na lang mga io sa ulo

[@missjelynph6177]

@@ultramax6442hahahaha 😅

[@mbmusiclist3743]

@@ultramax6442😂😂😂😂 lalo kung power tripping

[@lyricsandmoodsongs]

The Immigration Office of the Philippines should be with the modern times. People regardless of status, as long as you can afford can travel. We are a little over a day away from 2023, and we should be accommodating to people who are travelling. Filipinos shouldn’t be too strict and too doubtful to fellow Filipinos. We need to trust our Kababayan.

[@groundswellmultimedia7279]

It's inconvenient and quite a hassle to be questioned by immigration officers, but this has a purpose: IOs are tasked to screen possible human trafficking victims. And in the Philippines, the most frequent victims of human trafficking are single Filipino women. These victims' common excuse is they are traveling with family (who are really human traffickers). Many Filipino women are also duped by foreign scammers/boyfriends who book everything, but who intend to turn Filipino women into trafficking victims. The IOs' almost cruel/harsh line of questioning is a necessary evil. Thousands of Filipino women who are potential human trafficking victims have been saved by IOs.

[@Angel-pi3ik]

@@groundswellmultimedia7279This is true po. 🙏

[@marissagarcia3797]

Hnd Rin sa akin medyo matagal na ung travel ko sa Hongkong. Pro totoo Wala masyado tinanong sa akin.pro Sabi ko may sponsor Ako ung mother inlaw ko.na opera sa breast kaya two weeks. kailangan Ng family sa ospital na mag aalga.

[@wabisabi7755]

And they should stop discriminating, too.

[@denise_candysmith7534]

i agree...constitutional rights ng bawat filipino magtravel as long wala sila hold departure order at can afford nila...walang karapatan yang mga immigration officer na yan mag question ng sobra sobra at maghanap ng kung ano ano papeles...nangyari na sakin yan...dumating pa sa punto na gusto nilang ilabas pocket money ko...nilabas ko...tapos sabi ko me problema ho ba?..wala silang masilip..andung sinundan sundan pa ako nung isang IO...sinamaan ko nga ng tingin

[@Mary-zd8xo]

It happened worse to my sister. She was 50 years old then. I bought a ticket for her to visit me in one of the countries in South east Asia where I migrated. She was denied travel by the immigration so she just went home and never tried to visit me since then. It’s so unjustifiable that a 50 year old is not allowed to go on holiday. Horrible immigration officers.

[@erin-c9926]

True, sobrang nakakababa ng dignidad na ung mga nagtatravel lang at uuwi din hindi makaalis dahil dyan sa mga un educated na BIO. Samantalang nalulusutan sila out of nowhere papuntang ibang bansa ng di dumadaan sa kanila. Mga kupal!

[@marisolgloriani7481]

O my... that's so sad. Ako kasi ipinaglaban ko yung pag travel ng sister ko nag email pa ako sa Jetstar noon ...muntik na talaga sya ma offload ayaw sya payagan kainis. Parang karamihan sa mga IO hindi nakapag abroad para makita nila ang mga IO sa ibang bansa ...hindi naman katulad ng sa atin ... parang mga nag pa power trip.

[@Katrrey]

​@@marisolgloriani7481 nadali nyo Ma'am. Power tripping sila. Squammy ng ugali.

[@Mototoy.]

Pati 50 years old di pa pinatawad, ang gagaling talaga ng IO. Pinaka cause kasi nito ung mga nag ttnt at human trafficking pati tuloy mga turista damay, hay pilipinas kong mahal napakagaling na bansa

[@saskiaaa]

@@marisolgloriani7481this, power trip sila. Di naman ganyan sa ibang bansa 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@Thisislow]

I have the same experience back 2019. I was to return to New Zealand and at the time I had an Open-Work Permit which was explained to me by POLO-New Zealand that I do not require an OEC since I was not sponsored by any company in New Zealand. I presented my visa and company certificate and insurances that pretty much covers everything or anything to happen to me abroad. Pinabalik balik ako sa desk ng POEA hanggang sa sumama na sakin yung nasa desk just to tell IO na hindi ko kailangan yung document na hinahanap nila. Walang modo and arogante yung IO na nag assist sakin. Kaya nakakawalang gana umuwi dahil ang hassle.

[@ladyemerald9101]

Hi, sorry to hear about the immigration hassle that you went through. That happened to me 2x couple years back. I was questioned, pulled to the side and been interrogated. It wasn't my first time to travel and in fact, I had an education visa. I had to call on someone I knew abroad to attest that I have been going in and out of the country for educational purposes. I hope our government leaders will pay attention to this kind of complaints because I felt like I was a criminal being questioned. They look down on their fellow citizens especially if you're just dressed plainly. Sad.

[@bisugzzz]

Marami kasing TNT abroad which is nakakahiya. Sad but True

[@ladyemerald9101]

@@bisugzzz It's true kaya lang nadadamay yung others na truthful sa pakay ng travel.

[@arramaelagunzad7342]

Grabe tlfa ang mga tga immigration ng pinas jusko.

[@goergelimjoco8420]

@@bisugzzz kahit ano pa ang purposed ng isang tao going abroad hindi sila dapat maging brutal kung kumpleto sa requirements ang pasahero wala silang dahilan para mag offload the saddest truth dito e kaya sila nangooffload para mapilitan ang pasahero na magbayad ng exit pass which the amount depends on where the passenger is bound which they collect 100k for destination eu for each head

[@bisugzzz]

@Tomi Igo so? Ano kinalaman ng mexicanos sa topic ang issue dito kaya nag ooffload sila kasi maraming illegal workers mula dito sa bansa nila kaya may basbas yan ng japan. Kung walang tnt walang mangooffload. Ganun lang kasimple.

[@aimmariess]

Happened to us when I brought our kasambahay/yaya back to Thailand with us (from PH). She got pulled out, they took away her boarding pass, sent her to the interview room (so many people waiting there). We spared 3 hrs before flight time and this happened and we almost missed our flight! My baby was also crying so hard that yaya was missing and was in the interview room. They gave the reason that it was her "First time travelling aboard" and suspected for employment there :( duhh.. after a long wait I have to show the immi staff our photos together and everything. They also made me sign a document confirming that I will be sponsoring her financially during the trip and that I will bring her back to the Philippines. It was so damn annoying and I didn't expect this will happen at all. I mean.. why would you stop your people from travelling out of the country??? as long as they can afford it and have proper documents. It should be the responsibility of the destination country whether to let them in the country or send them back.

[@ZURIELSKIDSLESSONS]

agree!

[@paulacarissakintanar2304]

Hi! I would like to ask if you or your helper remembers the questions she asked. I am planning to bring our helper as well. I may need your help.

[@paulacarissakintanar2304]

What documents did your helper bring?

[@aimmariess]

@@paulacarissakintanar2304 Hi Paul! We didn't prepare any documents rather than our ticket/returning ticket (and passport) cuz we didn't know at that time that there is such thing like what PH immi is doing. They mainly focused on asking about how long she has been living with us/working for us, her work experience etc., (in my case she has been a kasambahay in my partner's family for 13 years) and then the BI interviewed me (employer). I got asked same question, how long she's been with us etc., (they just wanna make sure she's not lying I guess). I was also asked to show our photos together from my phone. Then I was asked to sign a document saying that I'll be supporting her financially through out the trip and will bring her back to the Philippines. Before letting us go the BI also told me that everything I signed is binding and that I will have to bring her back... hope this helps!

[@paulacarissakintanar2304]

@Amy J Thank you so much! By the way, may I ask if you and your helper were called for the second interview?

[@mapwelvlog]

Thank you for sharing your horror experience with Philippine Immigration, nakakalungkot talaga sobra higpit nila sa Filipino travelers

[@aikoolinares]

Just as a tip, if you are traveling as a group, especially if may kasama kayo na first time traveler, line up to just one IO para mas madali for them to validate and for you din to prove na magkakasama kayo. The more experienced/frequent traveler should be the first one to go and mention na kasama nya yung mga kasunod nya. 😊

[@myraestrada9822]

Thank you sa tip.First time kasi namin mag travel ng family this year papuntang Taiwan.So dapat pala sa isang IO lang kami pumila kasi sponsor ko husband ko dahil unemplyed ako.I pray na maging mabait ang IO sa amin.

[@aikoolinares]

@@myraestrada9822 yes, sa isang IO na lang kayo pumila. 😊 although wag kayo sabay sabay na makipag usap sa window ng IO kasi isa isa talagang kinakausap but pwede kayong nasa likod lang ng isa’t isa para isang IO lang kakausap sa inyong lahat. Taiwan din ang first ever international travel ko and solo pa ko nun, and mabait yung IO na natapat sakin, sana sa inyo din. Happy travel! 😊

[@shairasantiago8031]

paano po na in one line? Pano po pag vacant na sa ibang officer, tapos 2 kayo, hindi ba i force ipa pila yung kasama doon sa kabila na vacant?

[@aethann024]

This wouldnt work, You should go to the next vacant IO. pede lang kayo sa isang IO kung immediate family kayo. 2nd-degree relative or friends/colleagues do not apply.

[@aikoolinares]

@@aethann024 it did for us tho (friend group and colleagues) and for some other people i know

[@jjsggg1465]

Big hugs to you Jm and uour cuzs!! Keep your heads up high always and hoping to see more super fun exciting travels from the 3 of you!❤❤❤ One day, hopefully here in the US!

[@sophiaisabelle0227]

We appreciate your effort and hard work. Happy holidays

[@LeilaniMelad]

Thank you for sharing your experience in IO specially in interview and docs.

[@cherrymaeybanez4779]

thank you for posting this video po,madami din kami OFW bad experiences sa Immigration sa Pinas especially nang pabalik na sa working country namin to the point naiiwan na kami ng mga eroplano namin.And its good na aadress po ito at may mga tao na kagaya nnu po that have the capacity,unlike us.

[@khitandkhat6503]

Aside from confidence and preparedness, complete documents and honesty ..it really helps a lot for first time travellers na may kasamang sanay na magtravel.

[@makelovenotwar9941]

Nung first time ko mag-abroad, hiningi lang company ID ko, which is dala ko naman. Ayun lusot na at wala nang ibang tanong.

[@lunatrece9315]

exactly! yung asawa ko pa naman bago pa passport. kukunin ko siya as dependent ko. eto yung winoworry ko, PH immigration.

[@smiley-sd1xu]

Re orientation and psychological test for these IO.

[@emsda4552]

Agree on this. My first time travel was with my friend and her officemates. Well traveled sila and one of her officemates even suggested na ako daw paunahin sa pila tapos likod ko yung friend ko para pagtinanong kung sino kasama ko matuturo ko pa yung friend ko. Sakto sa ibang line naman yung officemates nya kaya parang naging guarantor ko rin sila. Ayun nakalusot. 😂 Pero totoo, yung IO parang nang popowertrip na lang

[@MrsB0219]

Aww kawawa naman si cuz vanessa. Im glad na it turned out well. Nakaka trauma. The key is to be confident and prepared. One liner lng ako sa sagot sa sobrang nerbyos ko din pero nadaan sa eye contact na nagsasabi na sinuswelduhan kita kaya umayos ka. Haha! Enjoy HK!!! Lagi kami naka abang. More more subsscribers!!!

[@randomants5843]

I had an international travel recently, the first time since 2013. Thankfully, my experience was okay, the IO asked 3 questions, all of which were reasonable. I went prepared since I was traveling solo-I printed all the documents they might ask for. The only one I showed was my course outline, she didn't ask for it but I gave it to her. She asked for the date of my return, then stamped my passport.

[@interpretation-station]

Thanks for sharing your experience. I don’t understand why it has to be this complicated. Deep breath…

[@jenmendoza131]

Happy New Year JM!. I've been watching your vlog always & Yes minsan mahigpit nga sa Immigration kung 1st timer ka. Sana isa na lang kaung lane para kung ano man ang tanong nila magkakasama kau. Anyway thank you for sharing. Good luck for your next trip.

[@Czech801]

This is only happening in PH asking travellers (PH passport holders) about your travel details, job, bank statement ec etc. Its horrible. In the US, Canada, Ireland, UK, Aust, NZ, etc etc travellers only go to IO when coming backfrom travel. Travellers are free to leave the country without any questions. Hearing these stories were insane.

[@bethpadilla8724]

Sobra naman yan.

[@albert9030]

It's normal sop particular to first time traveller. Filipinos have history of TNT "Tago ng tago" after being tourist abroad seeking jobs, not that many pero reported yan sa immigration ng ibang bansa leading to deportation at bumabalik ang sisi sa immigration kaya sila naghihigpit adding pa marami illegal recruiter sa pinas, human trafficking at drug mule, illegal handlers most of the time guide victims by providing documents and scripts para mapalipad nila mga kawawang victims. Yun nga lang saklap na experience kasi interrogate ka talaga nila. 2nd time flying maluwag na yan sila except mapila ka ulit sa newbe IO.

[@iamred5728]

Singapore immigration also does this but usually for those entering their country nman as tourists. But they also sometimes question their citizens when they leave for travel although sa Singapore kasi if their citizens are travelling to other countries bago pa mag travel they are required to apply online sa govt website nila and furnished the necessary docs to get approval especially males they need to secure a permit too to their National Defense. Not all, but random passengers are also questioned at their IO.

[@asta6252]

​​​@@albert9030 exactly...immigration amg nasisisi pero ang totoo mga pinoy din kasi inaabuso ang tourist visa lalo na sa US.Napakadaming fixer at ang pinoy mahilig sa madaliang paraan bribery at its best....

[@reggieramos7920]

Kalokohan mo

[@mariodazo7719]

Tnx for your stories and info kc mag tatravel kami buong pamilya dis year at nxt year.

[@aristheol]

Sorry to hear this. Maraming BASTOS sa ating BOImmigration. Please file the necessary complaints.

[@kittykate168]

True

[@sweetandsimplethoughts8631]

agree.. kahit kumpleto lahat ng requirements pag di ka nila feel di ka palulusuti. pagpapasapasahan ka pa😡

[@silvered5257]

Sometimes i understand rin po yung mga immigration officers, meron talagang mga nag TTNT pero kawawa rin yung tunay na tourist nana ooffload, ang daming nagastos at hirap sa nasayang na time, pinag ipunan rin ng matagal yung pera para sa tour

[@mariaamypena301]

Dapat po talaga I complain

[@toniroycegraellos11]

yes akala mo mga bobo kausap, kawawa minsan kasi OFW na nga susungitan pa

[@charmzapanta9602]

Thanks for tips, I have Flagged issues in the immigration too for 1hr, bound for Singapore last yr. But I keep calm and composed myself not to show them that I'm worried and #1 I'm not a criminal anyways. I'm blessed because the young immigration officer was respectful but that was a horrible experienced. It's just I have middle east flagged issue way back 2009 that they said why I extended my vacation for another 3mths? And that was a Flagged issue. Finally, after asking additional documents to ensure that I will return home then they stamped my passport. Additional tips for travellers: do not panic , swallow your pride, other documents should be ready.

[@vonmercs5628]

very informative… thank you for sharing your stories..

[@ninsr4528]

Ang cute nyo pong magpipinsan ahahah! I'm sorry to hear this happened to you, truly. But congratulations 👏🎉

[@Angeltoguideu1]

Thank you for sharing this experience.. makakatulong sa mga 1st time traveler❤

[@AliyahandMommyLDR]

Thanks for sharing a tragic experience. I been through that. Napaka traumatic talaga dumaan sa immigration natin.. Sending full support here. See u around

[@valerisanjuan]

It wasn’t my first time traveling, all my documents are complete. I’m a business owner and since I have been reading a lot about “IO horror stories” have completed all the documents even printed it just to be sure. I have travelled with my boyfriend who’s also my business partner, pero since nauna ako akala ata mag TnT ako since akala niya solo lang ako na babae. There were a lot of questions but the worst is the IO asked to look at my online bank history and checked recent transactions pa, to see how much it has, then when the IO saw it, he asked why it has “too much”. I understand they’re are just doing their job, but I agree with Sir JM that maybe they could ask us questions nicely naman minsan, medyo rude kasi yung pagtatanong minsan.

[@user-ei3zt8mk5k]

Hindi ba sya too much to check your soa? Balance is okay, but transaction history.. is it legally allowed?

[@selflove0719]

What I hate with PH IO is they are also checking personal message in WA, Viber or Messenger, etc. (any messaging app). I understand they wanted to protect us from human trafficking, etc. But checking personal messages is really off! We are travelling adults. We provide all documents and answer their questions honestly. But they are really not trusting their fellow Pinoys. We are still living in the 90s. 🙄

[@beautifullifebycindy]

they just want to make sure the travel doesn't involve human trafficking

[@jojobohol6427]

hindi lng sa PH IO ginagawa ito, even sa ibang country like australia IO they do the same thing. hindi lang pinas

[@jonialmab9082]

@@beautifullifebycindy they can do their job properly and they can protect Filipinos from human trafficking without going into too personal such as scroll and read personal chats from viber, WhatsApp, messenger, email. There are documents enough to prove that person is not a victim of human trafficking. I’m glad this time they apologized for their mistake and they are being called out

[@yinalfonso5109]

I've read IO stories from everywhere na rin and based on some stories, usually mainit daw mata ng IOs sa mga traveller na babae, lalo pag by pair or nasa group (kasi baka involved sa human trafficking, maga-apply pala ng work, etc.) Saka they smell fear din, kaya rin siguro nagisa yung mga cousin mo. Yakap! Ang ultimate tip talaga ay maging prepared lang sa docs at wag kabahan, kasi ang trabaho ng IOs ay protektahan tayong travellers from those kinds of situation. [Side comment: Nakakalungkot din kasi na sa hirap ng buhay dito sa atin, napipilitan din talagang gumawa ng paraan ang mga kababayan natin para makaalis dito at mag-work sa ibang bansa. Gagawin, magtu-tourist pero ang agenda talaga ay maghanap ng work, tas di na babalik hangga't di nahuhuli. Kaya rin tayo pinaghihigpitan dito. =( ]

[@ybang2401]

And may 2 pinays pa noon na na A-A, mas masaklap kasi naharang sila sa HK airport talamak kasi noon ang "escort/prostitution" pinabalik kaagad sila dito sa pinas.

[@yinalfonso5109]

@@ybang2401 Hala! Nakakaawa kasi sila yung nagkaka-flag sa immigrations, hindi yung nag-recruit 😰

[@PapaZachGaming]

makakatulong sa akin itong vlog papuntang japan magbakasyon 1st time. New supporter here #PapaZachGaming malapit ka na pala 100k subs Congrats in advance!

[@phelyyares3847]

Dapat talaga mareporma BI thanks to Cham naglabasan ng mga victims❤

[@gen464]

Pag kayo magttravel magbabarkada or mag ppimsan ,pamilya ,lagi kayo sa iisang Immigration officer lang , tapos ssbihin nyo na may mga kasama kayo, better kung ang flight booking nyo iisa lang (sa iisang papel) .If may mag nag aasist sa pag pila lagi nyo ssbihn na may mga kasama kayo ,para di kayo hiwahiwalay. lalo kung first timer kayo.

[@VyelArroyo]

Hi po, ok lg po ba talaga magkasabay papunta sa IO? Kasi yung iba sinasabi nila bawal tapos yung iba sabi nila pwede naman dw magkasabay. Sure po pwede po? Hehe salamat😅

[@stevenjamesfeniza4527]

Trust, but verify: Ito ang motto nang IO... I don't believe ma-offload tayo nang walang reason. We just show have to them that we are true to our intention to travel: for pleasure only. Hence, they ask a lot of questions and ask maybe, irrelevant docs (e.g. B.C.) thanks po yung video ninyu ngbigay ng actual tips sa mga future first time travellers. :)

[@florgacera6898]

Maraming salamat! Napanood ko to before kami ng Vietnam last month. Ng print ako ng mga docs haha , as in lahat. Buti okay yung IO ko, naging dalawa kami ng asawa ko ang ininterview hahaha kasi tinawag ko sya. So naging kaming dalawa tuloy HAHA. Pero dapat isa isa lang pala, eh yung docs kasi namin pinag isa sa isang folder. Dapat may kanya kanyang folder lang talaga.

[@bonjoviperpenia6702]

Dyan ako kinakabahan sa IO hahaa. Hopefully maganda mood nang matapat sakin. Planning to visit in May 😊 thank you sa blog mo 😘🙏

[@robertgarcia3558]

Piece of advice po: kung Pag harap na po sa IO greet him / her good day and look an eye to eye gesture . Wag masyadong magalaw if being asked of something. It doesn’t show confidence. Be natural when you answer. And better to memorize important details in your trip. Minsan nga tinatanong pa yung bday ng kasama mo Sa trip . Basta Relax lang when answering.

[@bubblygirlduddett3]

Same advice as that's what I did when I first went out of the country to UK. Greeted the IO, smile then was very respectful and direct answer to the questions walang paligoy ligoy.

[@bubblygirlduddett3]

The trauma of cous Vanessa for sure to the highest level. I was lucky enough to have a friendly and warm IO the first time I went outside the country. Syempre i was super kaba but I remain calm and compose mahirap na ma feel nila yung takot mo baka na offload pa ako. Super bilis nung sakin. Tinanong lang kun saan ako pupunta tapos ano gagawin then that was it tatak then pasok na. Same goes the 2nd time I went out of the country, bilis lang din walang daming tanong tatal agad. But I have a colleague back then and her story tumatak talaga sa isip ko kasi na offload siya. The fact na kagagaling lang niya sa work plus sa SG lang sila pupunta ha wala grabe offload talaga. Daming tanong ni IO, yung tipong power trip talaga tapos yun offloaded siya. Napa iyak na lang daw siya kasi syempre yung hotel booking tapos yung flights etc. Ang OA din kasi minsan ng mga IO although we know na prinoprotektahan lang tayo pero wag naman yung parang minamaliit kana. Ganon din kasi ginagawa nung iba.

[@angelarcega9232]

Grabe pala, yong mga tanong na yan ay tatanungin sa yo pagdating mo sa country of your destination. I am glad you all went in.

[@TheMaggietron]

thank you for sharing your experience!!!

[@marivip]

Immigration in Philippines is really terrible. I also experienced it the 3rd time I went to Taiwan for vacation. (I love Taiwan btw). They asked some very nonsense questions like why do I have to go Taiwan if there’s a nice place to spend for vacation in Philippines. (like wtf, I was cursing inside at that time but have to answered them professionally because i’m afraid they might reject my entry) But seriously, very insane. But then, we can’t blame the immigration. Because there are really so many Filipinos that are TNT or working abroad without following proper procedures so immigrations don’t have a choice but to get more strict. But I don’t think their solutions are very effective 😅 because Filipinos will really find a way to cross to other country and find job illegally if desperate

[@christine9122]

Napakawalang kwentang tanong naman yan. Sayang energy.

[@rochelleespiritu1567]

I agree, immigration officers here in our country are really rude.

[@rainb5987]

Their question is not even relevant.

[@sikath_ako]

@@christine9122 I dont think hnd nmn yun walang kwentang tanong. minsan magtatanong sila tlga tgnan nila if may alam ka tlaga sa lugar. the oobserve ka din tlaga nila mga gestures and reactions mo. :) been travelling since 2009. and mdaming horror stories tlga sa Imigrations ntn. pero i learned my lesson. isang tanong isang sagot un lng. no need to elaborate. tingin sa mata din nila.and kalma lng tlga. :)

[@spankmunky316]

Wow AIZA! Galing may vlog ka na pala! Idol ko ito eh. Si AIZA SEGEURRA! IDOOOL!!!

[@thebeautycritique512]

Thats just an ordinary experience. The IO may have sense the nervousness of Ate Melai and just like that. Heneweis, enjoy HK

[@jed4816]

Ganun tlaga guys pag 1st time traveler just to make sure complete ang papers mo atsaka have confidence nlang to answer...sino sure lAng nila na babalik ka, lalo na ngayon mas mahigpit nah dhil sa mga TNT...kahit saan ka mag travel...thank u for sharing...Hindi lAng dyan sa pinas Ganun din sa ibang bansa ganyan din ang question...enjoy...😊

[@ms.p684]

I’m sorry you went through that. I also experienced that. Dami hiningi…but I changed my language from tagalog to english and showed several communication exchanges regarding my leave with my boss dun lang ako pinalampas….Then on different occasion, when I got the chance to join in a Christian grp who volunteered to help some filipinos in the embassy’s safe house I learned that there are alot of illegal filipino workers who had been victims of abused. Then I wished that the government should have been stricter to filipinas going out of the country to ensure their safety. I realized that the IOs are asking for so many docs and capability to travel to avoid such scenarios. But the IOs should have manners and explain why they are are asking such questions if they think the traveler does not understand…So the next time I traveled with my nieces, i told them to answer in english and maintain eyecontact with the IO and answer confidently. Lusot agad 😁 tho marami rin hinanap na docs like hotel booking, etc. (Just sharing)…So both sides lng kailangan mag-unawaan cguro.

[@junab.819]

Thank you for sharing your immigration horror story. May mga IO pa rin kasing ignorante. In this time and age, digital copies of airline tickets, boarding passes, hotels bookings, etc are acceptable. Also, you don't have to carry or present your birth certificate in the airport when you have a biometric passport. The IO seemed to be suspecting Vanessa and the legitimacy of your holiday travel. With regards to the IO's behaviour and manner of questioning, it's like Psy Ops. Unfortunately, she/he was wrong. They need more experience and training in trying to differentiate the legit travellers with legal docs from those who are not. Sad to say, marami din kasing nakalusot sa kanila.

[@albert9030]

can't blame IO as part of their job to screen travellers. Madami victim ng human trafficking, drug mule at illegal recruitment sa Pilipinas kaya mahigpit sila sa 1st time traveller. Hindi yan kaya iaasa sa technology lang. Siguro kung bumaba ang number ng TNT pinoy abroad luluwag ang immigration natin.

[@ameliasugiyama935]

Only in the Philippine na ang Airport natin naghahanap ng birth certificate, its so sad😥😥

[@mikayi08]

I have experienced the same intimidation. have been interogated a lot too when I left for Italy (with a Schengen visa that is not easy to acquire) and I have been to a couple of Asian countries before that trip which includes visa countries. Super strict nila hindi lang sa first time travelers kundi sa mga solo travelers. Good thing I am well prepared with the same documents na sinubmit ko when I applied for the Schengen visa so kahit igisa nila ako ng tanong, wala silang mahahanap na reason para i offload ako. I even showed my bank statement which I felt uncomfortable at first. It was horrifying for me because she was making me feel that she was doubtful that I can afford to travel to Europe. I just dont understand why they are doing that, seems to me that they are power tripping. Only in the Philippines. Samantalang sa entry ko Italy, isang tanong lang and I am already good to go.

[@goldwally1428]

power tripping

[@lournalegaspi144]

power tripping or money tripping?😀

[@eddyjayarsinahon8433]

Ang OA masyado sa Philippines, very toxic... I don't know what's the point for interrogation.

[@goldwally1428]

@@eddyjayarsinahon8433 update: nakalagpas po Ako sa immigration. Wala masyadong tanong

[@malounavarro3499]

Marami kasing instances na nagtotourist kunyari sa europe pero magwwork tlga. Actual example kakilala ko may anak sya nagpunta sa france via agency nagbayad sila ng almost 1M for her to get a job there then nadetain yun anak nya almost 1month sa immigration ng france.siempre may backer na agency nakalusot at nkapag work nang legit sa france. Pera pera lang pinagana siempre. Yan ang ayaw mangyari ng DFA kaya mahigpit ang mga IOs dahil may penalty sila na babayaran if yun pinalusot nila nagwork or nagTNT sa pinuntahang bansa.

[@Chigr8t]

People should feel confident when talking to the immigration dahil they try to intimidate you. Be strong be confident if not you’re not doing anything wrong. Good luck to everyone who wants to go have fun in another country !

[@user-os8ch8be7n]

Your traveling is a big help to our economy. They need to be trained well!!

[@catherinemoreno8633]

Pag tayong pinoy gusto mag travel parang ayaw nila tayo paalisin sa immigration daming tanong daming duda,pero pag ibang lahi pumasok sa bansa natin hindi ganun ka hirap sa kanila..

[@bebu4ever]

tama, ending dami nakakapasok na mga nag illegal sa bansa

[@itsalexia3233]

Yang screening talaga dyan sa airport ang nagti-trigger ng anxiety ko no matter how many times I’ve travelled outside the country. You never know baka wala sa mood matapat na IO eh lol. I guess they really grilled you guys kasi 1st time nyo and HK pa kung saan madaming kunyari magbabakasyon pero di na bumabalik.

[@tigger7744]

true po . ako din kahit ilang travel na ako kinakabahan pa rin ako

[@floradeguzman1406]

Ay grabe namn yang IO na yan..sana mapanood ni idol senator Tulfo😊God BLESS u guys and stay safe!

[@remediytv1579]

Dapat cguro ibahin na sistema ng pagtravel para wala ng maooffload. Alisin na ang immigration area sa airport at mgkaron sila ng separate office kung saan kukuha ng permit to travel ang mga gustong magabroad prior to booking or buying their tickets. Yung permit to travel irerequire ng mga airlines for booking the tickets. Maiiwasan lahat ng hassle at magiging mabilis ang checkin and boarding ng passengers sa airport.

[@wallflowernekochan2035]

I truly appreciate pag share nyo ng experienced sa Immigration para sa mga gusto magka idea.Ako din nman noon, sa HK first travel ko way back 2012 mahigpit natapatat sken and nun 2018 papunta Japan. But its okay, as long as masagot mong mabuti. Mas mahigpit pa nga nun from SG- Malaysia kami, ang higpit ng sa malaysia IO nun kase alam na nila ginagawa ng mga naghahanap work sa SG, nag eexit kunwari sa MY tapos papasok ulet. Take away here is if strict ang IO, Its means they are doing their job and you as traveler must comply. Nakkabasa pako sa comments na dpat reklamo daw. WOW HA.

[@bryssa_24]

Althgh the IO’s approach couldv been a little more professional, but with the alarming human trafficking, etc. incidents happening in the south east asian countries, you cant help but understand that these officers are just doing their job to also protect us Filipinos. Its still a good experience though, so that next time, youll be more confident and more prepared as well. Also, the stamps on your passport somehow signifies your rank or level as a traveller if you look at it from a gamers perspective. So the higher the level you have, the better chances of you winning each stage 😊

[@raquelbalansag2542]

Very helpful. Thank you JM

[@mayan905]

I feel bad for you guys 😢 it should be a happy and chillax experience lang sana. Hayysss

[@clarissecervantes4893]

Some people might think irrelevant yung hinahanap na documents. But i think, theres a reason for their questions. Few years ago, binigyan ng free travel tour yung tita ko papunta HK ng kaibigan niya sa isang grupo. All expense paid daw. Nanalo daw siya raffle sa group. Pagdating niya ng airport, excited na excited siya. PERO, SAME DAY, dumating yung nag bigay ng tour, may pinakilalang dalawang bata. Magpapangap daw yung tita ko bilang tita ng dalawang bata. Hindi niya alam ang gagawin niya. Stress na stress siya pero nag mamakaawa din yun dalawang bata na pumayag na siya. Ayaw niya pero nandon na siya sa situation. BUTI NA LANG, matindi yung immigration officers sa Pilipinas pa lang at naharang sila. 🙌🏻 Isang halimbawa ng human trafficking. Pag-uwi niya, nag papasalamat pa siya dahil di kaya ng konsensya niya pag may nangyaring masama sa mga bata pagdating ng HongKong.

[@RussellMagtalas]

You could have gone to one IO as a group/family unless that is not (again) allowed there in the Philippines. The question about if she had a copy of birth certificate with her was totally absurd. You could have not obtained a passport without a birth certificate. Your passport is just that proof and it’s common sense. IO’s in the Philippines need proper training. Also, we need to keep up with the times. We carry documents in digital formats these days. Even we don’t need anymore paper airline tickets and boarding passes to check in.

[@lilacamacho1309]

Ganito ginwa namin nung first time ko magtravel isang group kami pumunta sa IO.

[@bethn9391]

Exactly the point.. common sense.. walang birth cert kung Walang passport… lol sa IO 👎

[@dhadhaydreamer]

Yeps, my hubby and I always do this every time nagtatravel kami. Naexperience kong mainterrogate nung 1st travel ko abroad dahil hndi ako sumama sa family group ko. 😂

[@jusmeoh9846]

Truelaloo

[@rila2678]

Minsan pag malalaki na, ayaw nila sabay2. Isa isa. Topak nga e. Kala mo ke ganda ng ph para mag higpit

[@charlottesommella3330]

Thank you for this...well done tou guys! Process in the Philippines is awfully slow.. laid back of all sorts!!!they have to look into this matter .. it is NOT fair to all OFW who work hard .. May we also have to Flag on processing in POEA clearance and OEC speeding time and process PLS.

[@carmelitalacandalo5714]

Thank God I never had any bad experiences with Philippines immigration… been to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Now USA.

[@Mystearicia]

This is what I hate about Philippine immigration, sometimes they're also the cause of why you miss your flight just because of their chechebureche, and they think they're better than you, they discriminate if they know they can intimidate you. My parents have worked abroad for 30 years and they always dread the thought of going through the immigration leaving Philippines. some IOs would keep on badgering you on what and why you're going back to the country you're staying, eh you're working nga there with a valid work visa, basa basa rin, hindi lng daming tanung =.= tapos kung foreigner mga sipsip naman sila 🙄🙄🙄

[@riannepaborito]

I remember nung nag-guest si Pacquiao sa Knowing Bros sa Korea, si Sandara ang interpreter niya dun nung first segment. Sabi ni Sandara kung superstar number one daw si Pacquiao, superstar number two daw siya. kasi daw sa immigration pag bumabalik siya sa Pinas kilala agad siya with matching bati pa sa kanya ng first name. Mga Pinoy minsan kahit saan basta foreigner may bias eh.

[@Mystearicia]

@@riannepaborito meron talaga. Walang questions kung ang passenger ay foreigner.

[@riannepaborito]

@@Mystearicia kaya wag tayong magalit kapag ang Pinas, taguan ng mga foreigner na mafia sa foreign shows kasi alam mo na

[@aeongallardo]

Normally if you are traveling as a group, you can all go together to one IO. That is much easier for both parties during interview. The questions are just normal. The IO is just doing their job. It is the responsibility of the IO to filter those who are intending to look for work outside the country without proper visa. Mas mahigpit pa actually sa ibang bansa.

[@paulinelorbes6040]

This is true. In sg sa white enclosed room pa.. no phones allowed they confiscate it.. tapos pag di ka pnapasok no wxplanations excluded ka lng bgla.. i also experienced the longest line in uk waiting for my turn.. and i thought ph immig was the worst. In japan my parents got scolded and shouted at kasi di nila ma sulat address and we were separated sa pila.. travelling makes u realize that there are worst things that could happen other than ours. So chill ur horses. 😌

[@user-os8ch8be7n]

To all traveling clients you just have to tough! Be smart snd just be ready to have things ready.

[@zia8-cm9gm]

Hi po 🎉 Natutuwa ako sa inyo while watching your blog po kasi relate din ako 2 times ako na offload then after that way back 2017 mag 7 years ago po Finally!!!!!!!! Nakapasa nako going to thailand sobra po talaga nila higpit good thing my pocket money ako... At itinerary ticket kung san hotel ako tuloy sobra exciting part yun yung nakapasa na ko at tinatakan na ang Passport ko yayyy!!!!! Sa wakas parang bunutan ng Malaki Pako sa heart ❤ 😂.ganon talaga ang saya pag ka pass ka sa immigration hopefully soon makapag travelled ulit

[@mickal27]

It's nice to hear our IO is doing their job thoroughly, to thorough that certain things shouldn’t be asked and for my personal opinion IRRELEVANT e.g., “Birth Certificate, Relationship status of the passengers, sometimes even the pocket money or other personal information” technically by LAW everyone has the right to travel and not question that way unless otherwise, you are flag as a person of interest. In addition the IO don’t have the jurisdiction to ask such questions. Take the example in other countries they just ask you to present your passport because that is the only document you need. BUT Truth To Be Told Immigration here in the Philippines in particular are like that because of some Filipinos are taking risk of traveling outside country as tourist then later will overstay worst do some illegal stuff. When caught after will blame the System, so sad.

[@allengelvolea2091]

Hindi po member ng ASEAN ang HK. 😅 Pero I agree po sa lahat ng sinabi nyo po.

[@mickal27]

ohhh yahhh my mistake thanx for correcting...

[@benniegarcia8869]

There were 2 travel agencues that were blacklisted recently due to 22 paseengers who stayed behind in Japan the ither agency meron din 4 na nag TNT, kaya we cannot blame the IOs to question tourists goibg out of the coubtry especially for younger ones... Kawawa ang 2 travel agency dahil sa nag TNT na 22 at 4 sa Japan at nakakasira sa image ng Philippines

[@Andy_Miller98]

Those are not irrelevant questions. It was asked to me in New York and London not only by Philippine Immigration but other countries as well.

[@mickal27]

@@benniegarcia8869 Agreed! That is why in some countries they are giving incentives to report to their authority the undocumented Filipinos or other nationalities, and I my self-support that 100%. This people are tarnishing the image of those Filipino that just want to Travel and don’t want to be harassed by the IO. But on that note the rudeness of the OI to JM is UNACCEPTABLE if I’m on his shoes ill will address this to his/her senior officer so this IO should be put on his right place. On my 40 years of traveling as an OFW, I saw how some IO use their power and intimidate and disrespect some Filipino travelers.

[@hoyjude8902]

For me, printing documents have 2 purposes. 1. Easy to present. 2. You have a backup just in case you lose you phone or masira ang phone mo. I also have the info in my phone. I always print my necessary documents for "Just in case" scenario. Most IO are just being thorough kasi as other posters said- because of Human trafficking and they also know that Filipinos are (unfortunately) known for being TNT's. I was scrutinized by HK IO one time many years ago. I asked the IO if there is an issue. They said I have the same name of a criminal in HK. After that, na cleared na ako.

[@justinferrer3937]

ano ano po ba ang mahahalagang dapat ipa print na documents pag nag ttravel abroad?

[@nerisalegarda52254]

Mahigit mangulimbat

[@kokak0398]

Thanks for this! Grabe, pwede naman maging super strict pero professional pa din. Bastos bibig, hindi naman makakahuli ng tnt pag bastusan ang papairalin.

[@archieceballos9687]

Ang ganda naman nun naka black sa gitna watching from Adelaide south australia

[@benlakwatsera8589]

Sa mga napapanood kong documentaries sa borders or airport lalo na sa western countries, sobrang higpit pero napaka polite and courteous ng dating. Dito sa pinas ang yayabang na akala mo sila ang may ari ng pilipinas

[@lelibels]

Agree!

[@ruthbelleza1966]

I like the three of them- down-to-earth, di mayabang, funny....Vanessa should not be treated that way. She deserved to be respected as a woman and as a Filipino citizen. Good luck on your next travel, guys.🥰

[@ezrascarletsye]

Been there recently po, Dec. 22 . It was my first time as well but it went well . I've been reading and watching several vlogs about offloading and tips to make sure I come prepared,luckily it was so easy on my part. The I.O asked my job,how long, my hotel booking,company I.D. , whom I am travelling with and talked with her co-I.O nearby where my bestfriend was being interviewed as well. So happy to experienced passing our Immigration since I was denied once getting a visa . Medyo traumatic humarap ulit sa mga officers pero lalaban pa rin hanggat hindi sila naiimbyerna sa pagmumukha ko hahahaha. Safe travels po. I'm a fan ♥

[@ameeramahir4354]

We need to understand that thr immigration officer's job is to screen all incoming and outgoing passengers po and it probably comes with the job to look intimidating. Mas nakaka intimidate po sa immigration sa ibang Bansa sa totoong lang. Remember that as long as the passenger have all the necessary documents needed for travel (valid passport, roundtrip tickets (for tourists), etc..) Normally, if me visa stamped na sa passport Hindi na Sila naghajanap Ng proof of income or work cert. Just be confident when you approach the immigration officer while giving your passport and ticket po. All immigration employees are well trained in screening passengers po. So far, it only took less than 5mins lang experience ko sa immigration.

[@alfredjamin8477]

It happened to me but in SG. I was so tensed because they hold me for half an hour. The IO were asking me so many questions 😢 and he doubted my Shengen Visa. It was not my first time to travel abroad yet my first time to be in EU.

[@arnold1973]

grabe tlg sa atin. nagpprofile sila kung sino ang mahihina ang loob. otherwise, they going to lure you their evil deeds. korap talaga. yung questions nila is sobrang personal. naghahanap sila ng mapagkakitaan. ginagawa nila yan sa mga Filipino dahil yun lng ang kaya nila

[@Lily-ut7pb]

I was diagnosed with depression after the passing of my mother and my doctor advised me to travel for leisure. It's my first time trip abroad. The IO asked for a proof and good thing I took a photo of the diagnosis months ago signed by my psychiatrist. He said he graduated as a nurse and understood my medical condition. He suddenly changed his manner of speaking, from interrogation to a more casual conversation. I told him I got really stressed out because of the stuff he asked from me. He gladly told me to proceed to the next stage. At the back of my mind, I'm thinking..maybe he's afraid that I might commit suicide in case I got offloaded..^-^

[@raymundenso]

what if may mangyari na ganyan.... ano na mga IO natin di ka nga pumatay nang tao.. pero part of the crime ka parin

[@Lily-ut7pb]

@@raymundenso I agree. They should also think not only of the welfare or safety of the passenger but most of all, the mental health of the person they're interrogating. Better to hire IOs who took Psychology or the likes because they are kinder and has an expertise in reading people.

[@raymundenso]

​@@Lily-ut7pbthis might sound funny but they want to act like the are above the law... So let's change the job requirement. It should be PolSci/Attorney/Ex-DOJ/Ex-SC or Ex-Police... Wahehehhee

[@Lily-ut7pb]

@@raymundenso Mas nakakatakot po kung graduate sila ng ganung course. My best friend is a lawyer. PolSci students' intellect takes over their compassionate heart 😁

[@rezzieeeberrieee]

Speaking only from my experience especially my most recent trip to the Philippines: I was born in the Philippines but grew up in the US so obvi I look Filipino. My bf went with me to meet my family in the Philippines and he is not Filipino. He’s half white but looks very much Caucasian. We went up together to the immigration officer’s window. He gave his passport first and was only asked “is this your first time?” My bf said yes, passport stamped and good to go. I hand my passport, officer looked at it (little bit longer than with my bf before asking me questions). Proceeds to ask me if I was born in the US, how old was I when I moved, and if I still speak Tagalog then asks me “Saan ka ipinanganak dito sa Pilipinas?” with a slightly condescending tone. I answered but took me a minute because it caught me off guard and it’s the end of a 24-hr travel day. Officer with a smug look on his face, not completely satisfied with my answers then asks when we’re heading back, the exact date. It’s a good thing that I’m the one whole plans out travels and very organized with our documents, flight dates etc. FINALLY stamped my passport and let us go. I’m sure he was just doing his job but his line was the slowest moving one. It took us so long that our check in bags were the last in the conveyor. He be doing the utmost, didn’t realized I was gonna be interviewed like in a Miss Universe contestant 😅 For anyone wondering, yes my bf has a US passport….but so do I. So idk? Shouldn’t have mattered right? Anyway, so sorry to you guys for this experience. Travel should be fun throughout the whole experience. I understand that safety is priority but they can promote safety without rudeness and condescension, instead should be with manners and grace.

[@meowww..meowww7138]

Wow napunta ka idol sa immigration officer na mabait at may puso❤️

[@kaicanonigo-panggoy229]

Same scenario for me when I went to SG last Sept9. Nakaka trauma ang IO experience. Nakakaliit ng sarili the way IO treated me na pati bagahe need nila tingnan, kulang nalang pati underwear.

[@mharicris]

Dito sa atin meron talaga ibang IO gusto printed 😅 Tip: Isang tanong, isang sagot. Print flight and hotel bookings. Wag ma kwento and be calm when answering questions. Last balik ko Singapore para ako na hot seat, ang dami tanong which is first time ko ma experienced. Feeling ko mainit sila sa mga ex OFW na mag travel 😢 Akala siguro babalik ako SG to apply for work. I purposely printed docs and as expected naghanap talaga yun IO. Ang dami tanong para ako na interrogate ng slight though I was allowed to pass pero I can’t help but feel bad para dun sa ibang na hold lalo na for first time travelers, traumatic yun for sure.

[@tigger7744]

un din po napansin ko pag ex ofw specially sa dubai. Kaya medyo nenerbyos din po ako . Nagpaplan ako mag tour sa dubai this year baka magduda sila eh retired OFW n ako .😢

[@mharicris]

@@tigger7744 I was able to go back to Singapore again last Feb lang and then March to Thailand naman. Wala na maraming tanong, purpose of travel lang then passport+boarding pass lang binigay ko. Be confident lang pagsagot. And even as ex OFWs we have a right to travel maski yun country we worked at previously.

[@tigger7744]

@@mharicris 🙏

[@rodneycacatian]

Power trip naman talaga oh... Pag palabas ang Pilipino, ok na sana yan...

[@chamcjyooinspo]

Yung courtesy proper, you can't really expect that from them, it's the IOF character tlga mostly in different countries too. Part kasi yun ng training nila na staight forward lang, without much of interaction. But it's good that you got through it.. :)

[@lengsantos5881]

Profiling yung ginagawa nila, trained sila dyan, nasa pila ka palang, observed ka na nila. Alam nila kung hindi ka confident kaya gigisahin ka talaga. I suggest na dapat meron kang hard and soft copies ng supporting docs mo kase hindi pa nman ganun ka automated at advanced ang pinas unlike Japan, US, etc na they honor soft copies. Rule of thumb: kelangan mapatunayan mo na, babalik ka and you can support your stay sa country destination mo, hindi ka kase dapat maging liability sa pupuntahan mo kase if that happens, red flag lahat ng pinoys. Sometimes, they ask how much pocket money kase may cap din up to how much we can only bring na cash. Confidence is the key and dapat wag magpasindak! Uso pa nman ang human trafficking at dati may baklas passport pa. Mas matindi nga pag natapat ka sa IO na pinoy na naging citizen na sa US, mas matindi profiling and Q&A. 😄✌️ Enjoy HK!

[@ellenmaydiaz9590]

It truly is a shame and sad to say that we only experience immigration issues a.k.a "interrogations" when it is very painless in the rest of the world. We could only wish that they'd trust their kababayan more.

[@bastantonio3077]

This isn't true. You should watch docus on immigration policies and controls

[@rggiii5089]

@@bastantonio3077 source?

[@bastantonio3077]

@RGG III any airport/ border security or border patrol series on Nat Geo and a couple of immigration documentaries available here on YT.

[@shamrock214]

@@bastantonio3077 listen. The immigration officers in other countries are authorized to screen or even deny entry to foreigners entering their countries as much as our immigration officers have the right to do that to foreigners entering the country. Our own immigration officers do not have the right to deny outgoing Filipinos of their travels based on their discretion.

[@honeymaylobedica4088]

When i went to thailand it was my first trip back then. Tapos ang mahal pa that time 😅. But i prep all my necessary papers para hinanapan ako ng IO i can give it to them directly. I even prepared the address, the copy of passport of my aunt who invited me and his letter of invitation. My employment certificate, my birth certificate(cause my aunt told me to do so😂) of course my atm and passbook. So far my interview went well i gave him all the papers and he just told me to enjoy my vacation. Pagpunta ko naman dito sa US sobrang bait ng IO. As long andon yong necessary papers. Nilagay ko yong akin sa envelop kasi sabi sa akin one of the tips while doing IO is to make your papers all ready hindi yong maghahanap ka pa. In short preparedness, honesty and confidence are important things u need to consider while doing your IO interview.

[@msdindin4249]

Nakakaiyak talaga pagnakalusot kana sa haba-haba ng mga tanong! Ako nga 10min nalang talaga iiwanan na ako ng plane. Tapos nung sinabi ko na sasarili ko na ay ok wla offload naku nito, tapos last minute my pahabol pa na tanong! Tapos yun pinayagan din ako makaalis! Hongkong nga din pala punta that time. Grabe gusto ko maglupasay sa tuwa nung nakalusot ako!😂

[@superjaxfernandez]

During my first intl travel back in 2013, i also experienced some kind of intimidation. I was going to singapore to be with my ex who went there few days earlier. Just be truthful and polite in answering … :)

[@recarlrivera5661]

Hala ex na sir? hahahahahaha

[@wilmaandrada5238]

Kya nga ung ibang staff ng imigration grabe mag interview bkit d namn yan mag totorist kung wala mga pera kya sana wag nio pahirapan ang kapwa nio pilipino s mga madami nio tanong ksi carry nman nila ung magtour may pera nqman mgq nqg totour n yan kyq imig wag masyado maghigpit s mga paper or tanong nio.

[@marttrensen8398]

​@@wilmaandrada5238 Minsan kasi yong ibang nagtotourist nag overstay sa ibang Banda kaya ganyan ka strick Ang immigration siguro..☺️

[@hikarimiyugaming6969]

Share ko na din ung own traumatic experience ko sa immigration. Wayback 2017 un, ang flight ko ay papuntang Japan. Inabot ako ng almost an hour sa immigration 😣 1st time ko aalis ng pinas, ako lng mag isa papunta ako ng Japan sa tita ko para magbakasyon/bantay sa bahay 😁 So pagdating ko ng immigration, hiningi ung passport, dun na start ang matitinding tanong. Ang middle name ko kasi ay Japanese surname kasi Japanese ung lolo ko sa mother side ko tapos hindi pa ako mukhang pinoy pati kulay ko, in short mestisa. Ung name ng mother ko at name ng tita ko parehong 1 name lng tapos pareho pa ng 1st letter. Ung mother ko patay na talaga. To make the story short, pinipilit sa immigration na ung tita ko na pupuntahan ko sa Japan ay mother ko daw, tapos anak daw ako ng hapon, kesyo ganito, ganyan. Super daming tanong at hindi lng tanong, ung nasa immigration na nagdidikta kung sino daw ako (mas marunong pa siya sa akin ee hindi naman kami magkakilala) 🤦‍♀️ so ayun na nga, buti nlng may death certificate ang mother ko sa phone ko, sinave talaga ako ng mother ko 🙏 pero hindi pa nagtapos dun, hinahanap pa ako ng mga picture ng mother ko at ng tita 😣 para talaga akong nasa interrogation room ng panahon na un na inabot ng almost an hour at lahat ng nakapila sa immigration naka tingin na sakin sa super tagal, naiiyak na ako nun lalo na mag isa lng akong babyahe 😭 super duper out of nowhere na mga tanong na kung tutuusin hindi naman na dapat dahil in the 1st place may visa ang japan at naapprove ung visa ko 😭 Samantalang nung pagdating ko sa Japan, mostly kasabay ko sa airplane mga pinoy, na prio pa nga ako dahil sa lane ng Japanese citizen ako pinapila at hindi sa foreign, at nakahinga na ako ng maluwag nung nakita ko tita ko 🥹🥺

[@airahpanal8295]

Good luck both of you..

[@rhodaodang3669]

Love watching your vlog.

[@claritaho1308]

Inggit ako sa relationship nyo, magpipinsan. God bless you all.

[@Anne22]

Ako din. Sana meron akong cousins na nakakasama ko sa travel.

[@jennieferfines4166]

Hi JM your vlogs are very helpful and informative. Keep posting please. 🤗❤

[@michonnepossible]

When going through immigration, kailangan kasi nila yung copies and documents talaga. Kaya noong dumaraan rin ako ng immigration, lahat naka print talaga. Hindi na sila mag question kung may papers talaga for proof. Just a tip.

[@emanquinones3314]

When we went to Korea last January, tiningnan ko talaga ung mga IO kung sino ang mabilis lang ang process. And nakita si kuya na parang uwing uwi na compare sa iba na very hyper pa. Kaya sinikap ko na dun mapunta kay kuya. Sinabay ko na ung anak ko sakin ng tinawag nya ako. Ang mga tanong nya lang Anak mo yung bata? - Sabi ko yes. Anong name? - Sinabi ko Ilang taon? - Sinabi ko. Asan ang nanay? - Nakapila din. Pinalapit yung asawa ko. Then tatlo kami, tinatakan. Approved. Yung kasama namin na isang pamilya, napunta sa mga hyper na IO, grabe ang interogasyon sa kanila. Hiningian pa sila ng birthcert ng anak nila and all. Lahat ng docs hiningi sa kanila. Minsan talaga, parang nagtitrip na ung ibang IO din. Bakasyon po ang habol. Pampababa ng stress. Kaya lang mas dagdag stress pag haharap na sa IO.

[@jeenayo363]

The IO'S probably are quite suspicious since your it was your cousin's first time abroad and HK has a lot of domestic helpers. But regardless of the reason, they should act professionally. It also seems like the IO is power tripping. tsk tsk tsk...

[@angryfrogger]

Typical gov't employee. Magaling mag power trip.

[@carljolan3335]

Ang pinaka masakit lang ditu pa mismo sa acting bansa eh ganyan ang gagawin nila sa kababayan natin, napaka rude nila, pero pag mga tourists yan wala ng tanung tanung pa.. Haysss

[@patukista]

Ang dapat kunin nyo rin yung names ng immigration officer, pwede yun it’s basic human rights pwede ngang kunin nyo rin yung consent nila na i re-record nyo yung usapan nyo. Hindi naman magiging data privacy issue yun as long as hindi I post in public yung conversation.

[@carlotaicarropedro4625]

Nanggigigil ako sa mga nagtatanong sa inyo...sa totoo lng walang connect ang mga ibang tanong nila...mabait ang Diyos gabayan kyo sa mga darating nyo pang mga trips. Salamat sa inyong mga advices sa trips. At mkaraos kyo sa mga immigration officials ng Pinas🥰🥰🥰

[@anjhelzification]

nung first time kong nag out of the country sa hk din at pinsan ko rin kasama ko.. pareho kaming first timer. tapos wala akong dalang company id kase alam ko di valid id yun kaya di ko na dinala, umid lang dala ko hehe. pero may dala akong coe. binigay ko yung coe ko nung hinanap company id, sabi ko coe lang, nawala company id ko kunwari kase baka pauwiin ako at ipakuha eh ang layo layo ng airport sa bahay. then kinuha nya yung coe tapos di pa sya satisfied kahit may sealed yung coe at may indicated na salary, hiningi pa nya company health card ko buti nalang dala ko at buti nalang din may health card ang company namin. pano nalang kung wala maooffload cguro ako. mahirap tlga pag first time, gigisahin ka.. pero once may travel history ka na, mabilis na sa io. 🙂

[@angryfrogger]

Nope. Maski naka ilang beses ka na labas masok, pag ung matapat talaga sayo inggiterang panget na palaka, i-interrogate ka parin. Tagal ng issue yan, mga bugok at corrupt lang talaga IO sa pinas.

[@mdfgo-kusmadi]

Be confident to every answer to IO's question. Basta kung alam mo naman sa sarili mong babalik ka ng Pilipinas at alam mo yung mga detalye ng documents na hawak mo, then I think that would be okay. The more kasi na sumagot ka ng kabado or like with a little fear, mabilis talagang mag do-doubt ang IO kahit ba sabihin nating kabado ka lang naman kasi first time mo mag travel at ma-interview ng IO. We cannot blame them din naman if they are very strict, they are just doing their job dahil marami talagang human trafficking na nangyayari sa iba't ibang bansa at commonly, coming from SEA. But am happy na naka-alpas kayo for your travel in Hong Kong. On the other hand, I have read one comment here sabi nya na IOs should go to retraining on how to interrogate travellers in a nice way. I agree on this. Yung ibang IO kasi sumobra naman yung dating pag nagtatanong. Yung para bang akala mo kriminal yung iniinterview. 😅

[@mermaidkm7910]

I agree. Some of them are really terrible. Susungitan ka pa madalas like you can feel the intent na di ka papalusutin. Worst will hold you back at baka ma miss mo flight mo (kaya better mag check in ahead of departing time) I travelled like 5 times a year to visit my mom in HK kasi she's working there pero everytime mag tatanong sila susungitan ka pa rin talaga. (I was a student when I did my travels abroad alone, 18) Tapos daming tanong and mag insist pa na I'm a dual citizen kasi bakit ilang beses daw bumalik balik kahit hindi and makikita naman nila sa system yun. Kesyo kekwestyunin pa na student pa lang pero panay travel mag isa ganito ganyan. While in my first visit in HK(first flight din) madami tanong yes like ilang days, sino kasama (tho I was with a relative nung una), complete address ng house and etc. pero the person smiled at the end and even extended my 2 weeks stay for another week kahit my ticket naman ako pauwi ahead. Then if pupunta ako HK after that flight wala na silang tinatanong sakin. They'll just check my passport and everything sa system then okay na since my record na ako na ilang beses bumibisita. Pero sa ph? Lol. Idk. Hahaha. Yung pasensya mo talaga matetest sa limit.

[@johnlee2777]

The best proof also you can present is a supporting letter from your employer or a invitation letter. Its my first time to travel.,i just present that.

[@markjoseph196]

The stigma brought about by years of human trafficking in the Philippines , sad but true.☹️

[@randyray3377]

So true. I have friends from other ASEAN countries and their immigration officers are not so strict compared to ours.