March 1, 2007

U.S. embassy in Manila bans cell phones for visa applicants

An odd announcement reported by People's Daily Online. "The U.S. embassy of Manilla said on Wednesday that visa applicants are not allowed to bring cellular phones and other electronic devices inside its compound.

In the past, cell phones and similar devices of applicants were deposited with the embassy's guardhouse prior to entry.

The U.S. embassy explained that there will no longer be storage areas for cell phones and other electronic gadgets carried by applicants". What's that all about?

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