SEN. Maria Josefa Imelda "Imee" Marcos on Wednesday sponsored a bill allowing the non-appearance of senior citizens and migrant workers in consular offices abroad when renewing their passports.

Senate Bill (SB) 2001, which repeals the "Philippine Passport Act of 1996" (RA) 8239, will provide for a more simplified passport application process while maintaining the security and integrity of the Philippine passport.

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