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5 -yr. Temporary Residence Visas for Lankans married to Filipino citizens

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The Government of the Philippines has officially commenced the issuance of 5-year Temporary Residence Visas (TRVs) for Sri Lankans who are married to Filipino citizens, a statement issued by the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Manila states.

The statement further notes : 

This development addresses one of the most pressing concerns 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.

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 Talpahewa, upon assuming office, assured the community of his commitment to resolving this issue during his tenure. In this regard, the Ambassador engaged in consistent and high-level diplomatic efforts with key stakeholders in the Philippines, including the Vice President, Foreign Secretary (Minister) and other Secretaries (Ministers), Under Secretaries (Deputy Ministers), relevant officials across various Departments (Ministries) and Government Institutions, decision makers and influencers.

Due to these sustained efforts, the Philippine government extended the TRV validity period from two years to five years, bringing immense relief to the affected Sri Lankan nationals.

This milestone stands as a testament to the strong and growing relations between Sri Lanka and the Philippines.

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Equipment given to non cricket playing schools in WP

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The Ministry of Youth and Sports today distributed cricket equipment to 30 selected schools in the Western Province that currently do not offer cricket.

The programme is done with the goal of ensuring that every child interested in cricket has the opportunity to pursue the sport, despite their economic status. It is also expected to be expanded to all districts in the future.

The distribution was held under the patronage of Deputy Minister of Sports Sugath Thilakaratne at the Ministry premises.

Officials from the Ministry, principals, teachers, and students from the selected schools participated in the event.

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New Chief Secretary appointed to WP

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President Anura Kumara Disanayake has appointed Mr K.G.P. Pushpakumara as the Chief Secretary of the Western Province.

The official letter of appointment was handed over to Mr Pushpakumara today (June 06) at the Presidential Secretariat by Secretary to the President, Dr Nandika Sanath Kumanayake.

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Bill to scrap MPs’ pensions, to be tabled in Parliament in July

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The government has decided to present a bill to abolish pensions for Members of Parliament at the upcoming Cabinet meeting.

Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala, stated that the bill has been finalized by the Legal Draftsman and is scheduled to be tabled in Parliament next month.

In addition, the Minister announced that the issuance of vehicle licenses to MPs has also been suspended, as part of broader efforts to reduce public expenditure and restore trust in political accountability.

(dailynews.lk)

(Except for the headline, this story, originally published by dailynews.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)

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