23 December 2014 – The Department of Foreign Affairs-Office of Consular Affairs (DFA-OCA) wishes to inform the public that DFA Aseana at Macapagal Boulevard and all mall-based DFA Satellite Offices (SOs) in Metro Manila shall be closed from December 24 to 28 and from 30 December 2014 to 04 January 2015. There shall be no passport processing, releasing and other related services during those dates.

DFA Aseana and all DFA SOs shall be open for passport services on December 29.  Regular passport and other consular services shall resume on 05 January 2015.

In the meantime, those with passport-related queries may send their e-mails to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Finally, DFA-OCA would like to use this opportunity to thank the public for its cooperation and support throughout the year.  The DFA remains committed to providing effective, efficient and prompt services to the Filipino people.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL!  END