Philippines bans two U.S. senators from visiting, mulls new visa rules for Americans
2019-12-28 10:04:35 source：CGTN
December 28, 2019
The Philippines has banned two U.S. lawmakers from visiting and will introduce tighter entry restrictions for U.S. citizens should Washington enforce sanctions over the detention of a top government critic, the president's spokesperson said on Friday.
President Rodrigo Duterte will impose visa requirements on U.S. nationals should any Philippine officials involved in the incarceration of Senator Leila de Lima be denied entry to the United States, as sought by U.S. senators Richard Durbin and Patrick Leahy.
Duterte is also expected to impose restrictions on U.S. citizens entering the Philippines, requiring they get visas to enter for short-term visits.
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