Temporary Suspension of Work Operations of DFA Consular Offices due to Tropical Storm Agaton
11 April 2022 – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) informs the public that the operations at the following DFA Consular Offices are suspended today in compliance with orders from their respective local government units as a precaution against the effects of Tropical Storm Agaton:
- DFA Consular Office in Tacloban
- Temporary Off-site Passport Services (TOPS) in Cebu City
Affected applicants will be rescheduled based on the following guidelines:
1. CO Tacloban
Affected applicants with confirmed appointments must secure another appointment by sending an email to CO Tacloban ([email protected]) with the following information:
- Name
- Date of Birth
- Original appointment date and time of new appointment
- Preferred date and time of new appointment
The preferred new appointment may be on any from April 12 to May 11, 2022 (Monday to Fridays except holidays) and at any time slot between 9:00AM to 4:00PM.
2. TOPS Cebu
Affected applicants with confirmed appointments will be accommodated by TOPS Cebu from April 12 to 22, 2022 (Monday to Fridays except holidays) at any time slot between 9:00AM to 6:00PM.
For clarification and concerns, affected applicants may contact the relevant offices through the following contact details:
- CO Tacloban – [email protected]
- TOPS Cebu – [email protected]
In the meantime, the Department advises the applicants to closely monitor the weather conditions and to follow local government safety and precautionary orders related to Tropical Storm Agaton. END
