Citizens of both Singapore and Japan have visa-free access to a record number of 180 destinations, making them the most powerful passports in the world. (The Straits Times/Asia News Network) MANILA, Philippines — The newly-launched Philippine e-visa system proves that there is more to the bilateral relations between China and Philippines, other than the ongoing West Philippine Sea conflict. This statement comes from Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega. The new e-visa system will be pilot tested in Shanghai, China, 'The West Philippine Sea conflict was never the sum total of our relationship with China, and the pilot testing of this new e-visa system at the Philippine Consulate General in Shanghai reflects that fact,' de Vega told INQUIRER.

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