Philippines Passport

Passport

• A passport is an official document issued by a government, certifying the holder's identity and citizenship, and entitling them to travel under its protection to and from foreign countries.
• It is both a travel document and a primary national identity document issued to citizens of the Philippines.
• The Department of Foreign Affairs is responsible for issuing passports.

Types of Passport

• Regular (Maroon) Passport: issued to any citizen of the Philippines applying for a Philippine passport; used for all travel by Philippine citizens and non-official travel by Philippine government officials.
• Official (Red) Passport: issued to members of the Philippine government for use on official business; does not extend the privilege of diplomatic immunity.
• Diplomatic (Blue) Passport: issued to members of the Philippine diplomatic service, members of the Cabinet, and service attachés of other government agencies assigned to Philippine diplomatic posts abroad; extends the privilege of diplomatic immunity to the bearer.

Seating Assignments

• In most cases, passengers can reserve a specific seat in advance through phone, internet, or airport check-in.
• Exit rows are usually assigned at the airport check-in, as they require able-bodied passengers to help open the exterior door in an emergency.
• Some airlines keep a substantial inventory of seats under "airport control" and do not permit pre-assigned seating for deeply discounted promotional fares.

Airlines

• The air transport industry provides easy access to tourism destinations around the world, contributing to progress and creating jobs.
• The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has 230 member airlines, comprising 93% of scheduled international air traffic.
• In the United States, airlines are classified by the government in terms of operating revenue:
  • Majors: generate annual revenues of $1 billion or more.
  • National Airlines: have annual revenues between $100 million and $1 billion.
  • Regional Airlines: have annual revenues of less than $100 million.

Airports

• An airport is a tract of land where aircraft can take off and land, equipped with hard-surfaced landing strips, a control tower, hangars, aircraft maintenance and refueling facilities, and accommodation for passengers and cargo.
• The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) classifies airports in the country:
  • International Airports: capable of handling international flights.
  • Principal or Domestic Airports: offer domestic flights, further classified into Class 1, Class 2, and Community Airports.

International Airports in the Philippines

• The following are international airports in the Philippines:
  • NAIA
  • Mactan
  • Clark
  • Subic
  • Laoag
  • Puerto Princesa
  • Kalibo
  • Zamboanga
  • Davao
  • Tambler (General Santos)

Principal Class 1 and Class 2 Airports in the Philippines

• The following are Principal Class 1 and Class 2 airports in the Philippines:
  • Bacolod
  • Butuan
  • Cagayan de Oro
  • Cotabato
  • Dipolog
  • Dumaguete
  • Iloilo
  • Legazpi
  • Roxas
  • San Jose
  • Tacloban
  • Tagbilaran
  • Tuguegarao
  • Antique
  • Baguio
  • Basco
  • Busuanga
  • Calbayog
  • Camiguin
  • Catarman
  • Caticlan
  • Cuyo
  • Jolo
  • Marinduque
  • Masbate
  • Ormoc
  • Romblon
  • Sanga-sanga
  • Siargao
  • Surigao
  • Tandag
  • Virac

Community Airports in the Philippines

• The following are Community Airports in the Philippines:
  • Alabat
  • Allah Valley
  • Bagabag
  • Baler
  • Bantayan
  • Biliran
  • Bislig
  • Borongan
  • Bulan
  • Calapan
  • Cagayan de Sulu
  • Catbalogan
  • Cauayan
  • Daet
  • Guiuan
  • Hilongos
  • Iba
  • Iligan
  • Itbayat
  • Ipil
  • Jomalig
  • Lingayen
  • Liloy
  • Lubang
  • Maasin
  • Malabang
  • Mamburao
  • Mati
  • Ozamis
  • Palanan
  • Pinamalayan
  • Plaridel
  • Rosales
  • San Fernando
  • Sioson
  • Siquijor
  • Sorsogon
  • Uban
  • Vigan
  • Wao

Identify the types and features of passports issued by the Philippine government, including regular and special passports.