MANILA, March 30 -- Ahead of the Holy Week, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Thursday issued reminders to travelers who are required to present additional documentary requirements before they may be cleared for departure.

In a statement, Commissioner Norman Tansingco urged foreign tourists, government officials and employees, and parents/guardians traveling abroad to make sure that they have complete travel documents.

For foreigners or those who have stayed in the country for more than six months, they have to secure their emigration clearance certificates in any of the different BI's district, field, satellite and extension offices nationwide.

Likewise, registered foreigners with Alien Certificate of Registration identity cards (ACR ...