'unwelcome person'), in the context of Philippine governance parlance, refers individuals or groups declared as unwelcome in a particular locality.
This designation is merely symbolic and non-binding, and does not legally prohibit a person declared as persona non grata from stepping foot on that locality.
It also said that it could not legally prevent Loquinte from assuming the position as Mayor and/or discharging his function, an act which the DILG finds reprehensible.
[3][4] The following are notable people or groups who were declared as persona non grata by local government units (LGUs) in the Philippines.
The POC in 2011 declared former Philippine Karatedo Federation (PKF) president Go Teng Kok as persona non grata for violating the Olympic body's constitution and by-laws by taking legal action to prevent the recognition of then-newly installed PKF Enrico Vasquez.