The Philippine Consulate General in Osaka issued an advisory, reminding Filipinos to secure their passports when visiting Osaka and nearby areas.

The statement was made due to reports related to an increasing number of lost passports. 

Based on the report, many passports are left at the counter or the cashier's area. Another factor included is a failure to secure belongings properly in bags.

The PH consulate added that losing a passport can lead to missed flights. Tourists may also experience the time-consuming process for travel documents and pay additional expenses, if needed.

With reports from Zarah