MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said consular services in Luzon will be temporarily suspended starting Tuesday following the declaration of an enhanced community quarantine over the entire island. In an advisory, the DFA said the temporary suspension of operations covers the Office of Consular Affairs in Aseana, Parañaque City and all consular offices in Luzon. ADVERTISEMENTThe DFA advised passport applicants with confirmed appointments and those seeking Authentication and Civil Registration services will be accommodated once operations resume. Consular services in Visayas, MindanaoMeanwhile, the DFA said its consular offices in Visayas and Mindanao “will be operating with skeletal workforces and will provide services only to individuals with urgent consular needs, such as overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and those with medical emergencies from Tuesday until further notice. “Likewise, those seeking Authentication and Civil Registration services are also advised to avail of these services during the same period,” the DFA said.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer March 17, 2020 02:14 UTC