MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Foreign Affairs - Office of Consular Affairs (DFA-OCA) will be suspending its operations on Thursday, 13 February 2025, particularly services at the DFA Aseana, to make way for Parañaque Day celebrations.

According to DFA-OCA, affected passport and authentication applicants will be accommodated within 30 days from their original appointment date.

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Applicants who need emergency or urgent consular services may contact DFA Aseana via email at [email protected], DFA stated.

Consular operations will resume on 14 February 2025.