Manila, Oct. 13 -- Starting Monday, minors who are going abroad alone or without their parents can now use their travel clearance certificates (TCC) for one year from the date of issuance, subject to certain conditions of a memorandum circular issued by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).

However, any change in the travel destination, companion, or purpose of the child's travel will still require applicants to secure a new TCC from the DSWD, as spelled out in the DSWD's Memorandum Circular No. 19, S. 2025, which amended the validity period of the TCC and the certificate of exemption (CE) for minors traveling abroad.

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