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DFA Consular Office in San Nicolas Ilocos Norte Launches Apostille Receiving Center


From Left Regional Operations Manager (Robinsons Land Corporation) Ms. Helen Grace S. Vallo, San Nicolas Mayor Angel Miguel “Mike” L. Hernando, Assistant Secretary Adelio Angelito S. Cruz of DFA-OCA, Director Atty. Manuel Ayap of DFA-OCA Authentication Division, and CO San Nicolas Acting Head of Consular Office Ms. Maribel G. Baladjay-Borg led the ceremonial ribbon-cutting during the launching of the Apostille Receiving Center (ARC) in DFA Consular Office San Nicolas on 30 August 2024


SAN NICOLAS 10 September 2024 - DFA Consular Office San Nicolas is now accepting applications for Apostille after the successful launching of its Apostille Receiving Center (ARC) on 30 August 2024 at its premises at the 2nd Level of Robinsons Place Ilocos, San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte. 

The opening of the ARC is in response to the demand for authentication services in the Ilocos Region and neighboring provinces. It is anticipated to benefit a large number of people needing authenticated documents for their personal use abroad. To ensure that the ARC will remain responsive to the public, the Consular Office will closely monitor the feedback of its clients. 

To date, the ARC has received a total of 20 Apostille applications. It is expecting to receive more in the coming days. 

Scheduling an online appointment is not necessary. Applicants may avail themselves of the walk-in facility from Mondays to Fridays at 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. END

COSanNicolasphoto2Asec Adelio Angelito S. Cruz giving his keynote speech during the ARC launch ceremony, esteemed guests line up for a photo opportunity after the ceremony.   

COSanNicolasphoto3Vice Governor Cecilia Araneta Marcos delivering her speech during the ceremony; Esteemed guests line up for a photo opportunity in front of Robinsons Malls Lingkod Pinoy Center; and CO San Nicolas Acting Head of Office Ms. Maribel G. Baladjay-Borg giving her introductory speech during the ARC launch ceremony 


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Photo opportunity with Asec. Adelio Angelito S. Cruz along with COCD Director, Authentication Director, CO San Nicolas Acting Head of Office and several staff; Photo of Applicant for Apostille at the newly-opened Apostille Receiving Center of DFA CO San Nicolas