{
  "id": 5753489,
  "title": "Philippines sets sights on next generation passport rollout in 2028",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/philippines-sets-sights-on-next-generation-passport-rollout-in-2028",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-05T08:38:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/philippines-sets-sights-on-next-generation-passport-rollout-in-2028-1.500664040"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Philippines aims to launch its next-generation passport in June 2028, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). Budget allocations of ₱35.173 billion have been proposed for the 2027 fiscal year, with ₱5.8 billion dedicated to the new passport program. This initiative seeks to align the passport with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards, incorporating additional pages for a 10-year validity period, advanced security features, and contactless chip technology. DFA policy planning and coordination assistant secretary Robespierre Bolivar informed a House of Representatives committee on the budgetary plans. Preparations for the rollout will commence in the coming year to ensure a smooth transition to the new ePassport system.",
  "summary": "Dubai: The Philippines is targeting June 2028 for the indicative launch of its next-generation passport, as the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) seeks ₱35.173 billion for its 2027 budget. The proposed allocation has accounted for 0.49 percent of the country’s proposed ₱7.2 trillion national budget, with ₱5.8 billion earmarked for the new passport programme. DFA policy planning and coordination…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}