08 November 2013 – Due to the threat of Super Typhoon “Yolanda,” the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) advises the public that consular services at DFA Satellite Offices (SOs) in Metro Manila will be temporarily suspended on November 9 (Saturday).

Passport and Authentication services at DFA NCR - Central (Robinsons Galleria), DFA NCR - East (SM Megamall), DFA NCR - West (SM Manila), and DFA NCR - South (Metro Gaisano Alabang) will be temporarily suspended on Saturday.

Release of passports is temporarily suspended as well. Normal operations will resume on November 11 (Monday).

Passport applicants who have scheduled appointment on November 9 will be accommodated from November 11 to 16, provided that they can show proof of their appointment.

In the meantime, those who have queries can contact the SOs through phone or email:

The DFA can also be reached at (02) 536-0000. Emails can also be sent at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Messages can be sent to the Passport Division’s Facebook page, Philippine Passport. END