28 June 2013 – The Philippine Embassy in Muscat conducted a mobile consular service in Salalah, Oman as part of the celebration of the anniversary of the declaration of Philippine Independence. Salalah is the second largest city in the Sultanate and hosts a large number of overseas Filipino workers.

Consular services were conducted on June 22 at Haffa House, located in the central area of the city.

Third Secretary and Vice Consul Jose L. Garcia III headed the visiting consular team, which also included officials from POLO-OWWA–Muscat.

The consular team was able to process 58 passport renewal applications and three new passport applications, as well as two documents for authentication and three documents for notarization.

POLO-OWWA representatives were able to issue 20 Overseas Employment Certifications (OEC) and process 30 OWWA renewal/ membership applications, as well as respond to the inquiries of six Filipino workers who came for consultations on work-related issues.

Vice Consul Garcia also delivered the message of Ambassador Joselito A. Jimeno to the Filipino community in Salalah during their celebration of Independence Day on June 21. Ambassador Jimeno informed the community of the growing relations between the Philippines and Oman, highlighted by the upcoming opening of a resident Omani Embassy in Manila. The Ambassador also called on the Filipinos to continue excelling in their work and maintain their dedication to professionalism, as their success abroad have greatly contributed to the economic growth of the Philippines. END