Suspension of Operations in DFA CO Butuan on 19 May 2025 in Observance of the Balangay Festival

BUTUAN 15 May 2025 – The Department of Foreign Affairs - Office of Consular Affairs informs the public that its Consular Office in Butuan City will be closed to the public on Monday, 19 May 2025 in observance of the Balangay Festival.

Affected passport applicants will be accommodated within 30 days from their original appointment date.

Applicants who need emergency or urgent consular services may contact the CO via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Consular operations will resume on 20 May 2025. END