Sri Lanka, June 6 -- The Philippines Government has officially commenced issuing five year Temporary Residence Visas (TRVs) for Sri Lankans who are married to Filipino citizens.

This development addresses a pressing concern of the Sri Lankan community residing in the Philippines. Previously, TRVs were issued only for two years and required frequent renewals. This process often led to lengthy retention of passports by authorities, causing significant inconveniences, particularly for individuals needing to travel for business and other urgent matters.Cricket talent

For several years, members of the Sri Lankan community have been advocating for an extension of the TRV validity period. In response to their concerns, Ambassador Chanaka Talpa...