On the other hand, only Filipino citizens and diplomats with visas issued by the government of the Philippines are the ones who have permission to enter the Philippines through international airports in Luzon provided that they undergo quarantine procedures.[40] International travelers in transit are also allowed to enter but subject to quarantine procedures too.[41] Foreigners who wish to come to the Philippines can go through Cebu but they must go undergo quarantine procedures.[42] However, this was changed when Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. announced on March 19 the suspension of visas and visa-free privileges of foreigners.[43] Although, DFA clarified on March 20 that there are exceptions.[44] Foreigners who are in the Philippines already or whose visas issued by other government agencies can stay until they depart from the Philippines.[44] In addition, visas is still valid for foreigners who have Filipino spouses or foreigners who have Filipino parents.[44]