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DFA warns public vs passport application scams online

(Eagle News) — The Department of Foreign Affairs warned the public against passport application scams online, following reports of unwitting applicants showing up at the DFA with fake appointment documents they supposedly secured through social media in exchange for a fee. In a statement, the DFA said only appointments secured from the official website, which is www.passport.gov.ph, will be honored, as it noted that it would open ten more temporary satellite offices to address the […]

DFA to public: All passport applications strictly by appointment only

(Eagle News) — The Department of Foreign Affairs has said that all passport applications are strictly by appointment only. The Office of Consular Affairs said this was in view of the prevailing national health emergency declared due to COVID-19. OCA said applicants may book an appointment  via passport.gov.ph. According to OCA, passport appointment slots are limited by the maximum capacity of applicants and personnel allowed within the Consular Offices, in compliance with prescribed health and […]