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                    [Title] => Brunch with drag kings, queens
                    [Summary] => BPO network Telus International Philippines (TIP) celebrated Pride Month with members of the media through a brunch-cum-colloquium at the queer-owned coffee shop, Butterboy, in Quezon City. 
                    [DatePublished] => 2023-06-27 14:55:00
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                    [AuthorName] => Earl D.C. Bracamonte
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                    [Title] => A warning to all Filipino entertainers: Performing on a visitor’s visa could result in a lifetime ban
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Many entertainers are under the mistaken belief that it’s "OK" to enter the US (or Guam) and perform on a visitor’s visa. That is not the case. In fact, the Foreign Affairs Manual (which is the "Bible"  of the Embassy on immigration laws) specifically  states: "B visa status  is not appropriate for a member of the entertainment  profession (professional entertainer) who seeks to enter the United States temporarily to perform services."

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                    [Title] => A warning to all Filipino entertainers: Performing on a visitor’s visa could result in a lifetime ban
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Many entertainers are under the mistaken belief that it’s "OK" to enter the US (or Guam) and perform on a visitor’s visa. That is not the case. In fact, the Foreign Affairs Manual (which is the "Bible"  of the Embassy on immigration laws) specifically  states: "B visa status  is not appropriate for a member of the entertainment  profession (professional entertainer) who seeks to enter the United States temporarily to perform services."

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