Tag: DFA advisory

DFA: Operations in two consular offices still suspended until September 24

(Eagle News) — Operations in the Department of Foreign Affairs’ consular offices in Robinsons Galleria, Quezon City,  and in Calasiao in  Robinsons Place Pangasinan are still suspended until September 24. The DFA said the continued suspension was because personnel continue to be in isolation and in quarantine, respectively, pursuant to the guidelines imposed by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-MEID) and the Department of Health (DOH). The operations of the […]

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Operations of 2 DFA consular offices in Santiago City, Tagum suspended after several personnel test positive for COVID-19

(Eagle News) — The Department of Foreign Affairs has announced the suspension of operations in its two consular offices in Santiago City, Isabela and Tagum, Davao del Norte after several personnel tested positive for COVID-19. According to the DFA, the suspension of operations in the consular offices in the GMall of the Tagum shopping center, and in Robinsons Place Santiago is in effect until Sept. 14 and Sept. 17, respectively, to allow for a thorough […]

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DFA opens 5 special off-site locations for passport services in Metro Manila

(Eagle News) — The Department of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday, July 7, announced the opening of  five special off-site locations in the National Capital Region. With the opening, the DFA said  177,500 passport appointment slots are now available to the public in the NCR Plus area. Undersecretary for Civilian Security and Consular Affairs Brigido J. Dulay said the DFA Temporary Offsite Passport Services (TOPS) offices will open at SM Mall of Asia, SM City North […]

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DFA to suspend operations in ASEANA office, other consular offices from March 29 to 31

(Eagle News) — The Department of Foreign Affairs will suspend operations in some of its offices following the announcement of an enhanced community quarantine in the Greater Manila Area. In an advisory, the DFA said its office in ASEANA Business Park in Parañaque City and its consular offices in Metro Manila, Antipolo, Dasmarinas, San Pablo, and Malolos will be closed from March 29 to 31. Below is the revised appointment schedule of individuals whose original […]

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DFA consular office in Lucena temporarily closed for disinfection

(Eagle News) — The Department of Foreign Affairs’ consular office in Lucena is temporarily closed today, Feb. 11, and tomorrow, Feb. 12. The DFA said this was to pave the way for a disinfection of the premises and for the “and implementation of other preventive measures to manage risks against COVID-19.” The DFA said operations will resume on Monday, Feb. 15. According to the department, affected applicants with confirmed appointments who are unable to avail […]

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DFA consular office in NCR-North closed for disinfection today

(Eagle News) — The Department of Foreign Affairs’ consular office National Capital Region-North in Robinson’s Novaliches will be closed today, December 10. The DFA said this was for disinfection of its office premises and implementation of other preventive measures to manage risks against COVID-19. The consular office, it said, will resume its regular operations on Friday, December 11. The DFA said affected applicants with confirmed appointments who are unable to avail of consular services due […]

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DFA: Consular office in Lipa, Batangas closed on Monday, Oct. 5

(Eagle News)–The Department of Foreign Affairs’ consular office in Lipa, Batangas will be closed on Monday, Oct. 5. The DFA said the temporary closure was to pave the way for a disinfection of the premises and the “implementation of other preventive measures to manage risks against COVID-19.” The DFA said affected applicants or those with confirmed appointments must secure another appointment by emailing [email protected] with the following information: – Name – Date of birth – […]

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DFA NCR-East consular office in Megamall closed for disinfection today

(Eagle News)–The Department of Foreign Affairs said  its consular office in the National Capital Region-East in SM Megamall will be closed today, Sept. 28. The DFA said the temporary closure was to allow for a disinfection of the office premises and “implementation of other preventive measures to manage and prevent risks against COVID-19.” The consular office will resume its regular operations on Tuesday,  September 29. The DFA said affected applicants with confirmed appointments  must secure […]

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DFA to Filipinos: Postpone travel to Iraq

(Eagle News)–The Department of Foreign Affairs is urging Filipinos to postpone their travel to Iraq amid the violent protests in the country. The DFA said if the travel cannot be delayed, however, Filipinos should avoid  flights with early morning or late night arrivals in Baghdad, Basra, and the Kurdistan Region. “Curfews are currently imposed in several cities,” the DFA said. According to the agency, Filipinos in Iraq who need assistance may contact the Philippine Embassy […]

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DFA urges Filipinos in Iraq to stay indoors amid the ongoing unrest

(Eagle News)–The Department of Foreign Affairs has urged Filipinos in Iraq to stay indoors amid the ongoing unrest in the country. In a statement, the DFA also urged them to avoid any movement especially in areas where demonstrations are taking place. The DFA also advised Filipinos to make sure they have enough food and water and to call the Philippine Embassy in Baghdad if they require assistance. “Families in the Philippines are requested to relay […]

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