DFA Consular Office in Tacloban Celebrates its 17^th Founding Anniversary

TACLOBAN 15 July 2020 — Celebrating its passion to continue serving the public, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Consular Office in Tacloban held a program on 14 July 2020 in celebration of its 17^th Founding Anniversary.

Utilizing the online platform in celebrating the event in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the program started with a flag ceremony participated in by both its on-duty and work-from-home (WFH) staff. The program highlighted the Consular Office personnel’s dedication and contribution while upholding the DFA’s core values of patriotism, integrity, professionalism, excellence, service and love of country in the efficient and effective delivery of consular services in the region. During the program, the Consular Office’s 11 newly-hired personnel who satisfactorily completed their six-month probationary period were particularly commended.

The Consular Office also treated the clients to round fans and sanitizing items to commemorate the event.

The Consular Office in Tacloban was inaugurated on 14 July 2003 as the 11^th consular office to be established in the country. However, after the destruction brought by Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan), the Consular Office was forced to suspend its operations. It resumed operations eight months after in 14 July 2014. Four years later, the consular office moved to its current office location that promises a more convenient and comfortable passport application experience in line with the DFA’s commitment to make the passport application system faster and easier for the public. END