Message for U.S. Citizens: Outreach in Bacolod City on April 25, 2019 and Iloilo City on April 26, 2019 The U.S. Embassy’s American Citizen Services (ACS) unit will be providing U.S. citizen services in Bacolod City on April 25, 2019 and Iloilo City on April 26, 2019. Representatives from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will ...
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By U.S. Embassy Manila | 16 April, 2019 | Topics:
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Message for U.S. Citizens: Cebu Consular Agency Closure on Certain Dates in May The Consular Agency in Cebu will be closed Thursday and Friday May 2-3, Thursday and Friday May 9-10, Monday May 13, and Thursday and Friday May 16-17. The Consular Agency will be open for normal business on Monday and Tuesday May 6-7 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Manila | 16 April, 2019 | Topics:
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United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila, April 15, 2019 Location: Throughout the Philippines Event: The Embassy reminds U.S. citizens to exercise caution while traveling and residing in the Philippines. The holiday season is a prime time for criminal and terrorist activity. While victims can oftentimes simply be at the wrong ...
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By U.S. Embassy Manila | 15 April, 2019 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
United States Embassy Manila, Philippines New Travel Advisory Issued Alert: Updated Travel Advisory – April 10, 2019 Location:
Philippines Travel Advisory Event: The U.S. Department of State has updated its Philippines Travel Advisory. Worldwide Travel Advisories now include country-specific information about kidnapping threats that exist for U.S. citizens traveling or residing abroad. Assistance: U.S. Embassy in the Philippines ...
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By U.S. Embassy Manila | 11 April, 2019 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
Message for U.S. Citizens: Dumaguete City Outreach – March 19, 2019 The U.S. Embassy’s American Citizen Services (ACS) unit will be providing U.S. citizen services in Dumaguete City on March 19, 2019 from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The ACS team will be accompanied by representatives from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Representatives from the Social Security Administration ...
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By U.S. Embassy Manila | 5 March, 2019 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
Message for U.S. Citizens: Cebu Consular Agency Closed on Tuesday March 5, 2019 Please be advised that the Cebu Consular Agency will be closed on Tuesday March 5, 2019. On Thursday, March 7, the Consular Agency will return to regular operating hours, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The Consular Agency normally provides services on ...
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By U.S. Embassy Manila | 20 February, 2019 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
Message for U.S. Citizens: Outreach in Legazpi City on February 21, 2019 The U.S. Embassy would like to inform U.S. citizens that the American Citizen Services (ACS) unit will be holding an outreach visit in Legazpi City on February 21, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The ACS team will be accompanied by representatives ...
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By U.S. Embassy Manila | 13 February, 2019 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Social Security Administration at the Consular Agency in Cebu City February 12-13 U.S. Embassy representatives from the Social Security Administration (SSA) will be available at the U.S. Consular Agency in Cebu on Tuesday, February 12 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Wednesday, February 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Manila | 7 February, 2019 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
Message for U.S. Citizens: Outreach in Olongapo City on February 13, 2019 and Angeles City on February 14, 2019 The U.S. Embassy’s American Citizen Services (ACS) unit will conduct outreach visits in Olongapo City on February 13 and Angeles City on February 14 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The ACS team will be accompanied by representatives from the Social Security Administration ...
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By U.S. Embassy Manila | 1 February, 2019 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Manila, December 26, 2018 Location: Manila-Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) Event: On December 26, the
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a formal notice regarding the aviation security measures at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila. Actions to Take: Read the
DHS Notice for further information. Exercise Increased Caution when traveling to or from Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Assistance: U.S. Embassy ...
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By U.S. Embassy Manila | 27 December, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila, December 21, 2018 Location: Throughout the Philippines Event: The Embassy reminds U.S. citizens to exercise caution while traveling and residing in the Philippines. The holiday season is a prime time for criminal and terrorist activity. While victims can oftentimes simply be at the wrong place at the wrong time, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Manila | 21 December, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Social Security Administration in Cebu City December 12-13 U.S. Embassy representatives from the Social Security Administration (SSA) will be available at the U.S. Consular Agency in Cebu City on Wednesday, December 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Thursday, December 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. SSA will ...
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By U.S. Embassy Manila | 27 November, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
Message for U.S. Citizens: Road Closures and Detours on November 20-21 The Manila District Traffic Enforcement Unit and the Philippine National Police have informed the U.S. Embassy of road closures and detours expected during the visit of Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China on November 20-21, 2018. For security purposes, actual road ...
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By U.S. Embassy Manila | 20 November, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
Message for U.S. Citizens: New Social Security Business Hours Beginning Monday, December 3, 2018, the Social Security Administration (SSA) office at the U.S. Embassy in Manila will be open for in-office appointments and walk-in services from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Philippine and U.S. holidays. SSA’s telephone hours (phone number +63-2-301-2000 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Manila | 15 November, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
Message for U.S. Citizens: Outreach in Tacloban City on November 14, 2018 October 31, 2018 The U.S. Embassy’s American Citizen Services (ACS) unit will provide U.S. citizen services in Tacloban City on November 14, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The ACS team will be accompanied by representatives from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Representatives from the Social Security Administration will ...
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By U.S. Embassy Manila | 31 October, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
Message for U.S. Citizens: Cebu Consular Agency Limited Hours November 5 – December 10, 2018 October 23, 2018 Beginning Monday November 5, the Consular Agency in Cebu will be open only on Mondays and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m, providing the full range of emergency and non-emergency services. Please note that the Consular ...
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By U.S. Embassy Manila | 23 October, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
Message for U.S. Citizens: Outreach in Bacolod City on October 11, 2018 and Iloilo City on October 12, 2018 NOTE: This is a correction to the message that was sent on September 26, 2018. Representatives from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will not be present at the event. We regret any inconvenience this may ...
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By U.S. Embassy Manila | 11 October, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
Message for U.S. Citizens: Social Security Administration in Cebu City October 22 – 26, 2018 U.S. Embassy representatives from the Social Security Administration (SSA) will be available in Cebu City October 22 – 26, 2018. To schedule an appointment, please contact SSA by e-mail at
FBU.Manila@ssa.gov . A representative will notify each person of the time, date, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Manila | 10 October, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
Message for U.S. Citizens: Outreach in Bacolod City on October 11, 2018 and Iloilo City on October 12, 2018 The U.S. Embassy’s American Citizen Services (ACS) unit will provide U.S. citizen services in Bacolod City on October 11, 2018 and in Iloilo City on October 12, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The ACS team will be accompanied by ...
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By U.S. Embassy Manila | 26 September, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila, Philippines – September 12, 2018 Location: Northern Luzon and parts of Central and Southern Luzon Event: Typhoon Mangkhut (local name Ompong) has further intensified and is predicted to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Wednesday afternoon. Heavy rains and strong winds are possible over Northern Luzon and parts of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Manila | 12 September, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
Message for U.S. Citizens: Cebu Consular Agency Offering Limited Services September 10-28, 2018 The U.S. Consular Agency in Cebu will offer limited services September 10-28, 2018. During the dates and times noted below, walk-ins will be seen for notary, legal capacity affidavit, passport, and emergency services. The Consular Agency will be open the following days and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Manila | 31 August, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
Message for U.S. Citizens: Outreach in Olongapo City on September 20, 2018 and Angeles City on September 21, 2018 The U.S. Embassy’s American Citizen Services (ACS) unit will be holding outreach visits in Olongapo City on September 20 and Angeles City on September 21 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The ACS team will be accompanied by representatives from the Social Security ...
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By U.S. Embassy Manila | 28 August, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
Message for U.S. Citizens: Voting in 2018 U.S. Elections August 24, 2018 Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for house and senate seats have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as ...
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By U.S. Embassy Manila | 28 August, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila, Philippines, August 14, 2018 Location: Palawan Event: The Western Command Armed Forces of the Philippines posted the following information on their official Facebook page: “Western Command remains on heightened alert and continues to tighten its security posture in Palawan against all forms of threats, amidst circulating information on probable ...
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By U.S. Embassy Manila | 14 August, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Message for U.S. Citizens: Outreach in Baguio City on July 20, 2018 June 22, 2018 The U.S. Embassy’s American Citizen Services (ACS) unit will offer services in Baguio City on July 20, 2018 from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The ACS team will be accompanied by representatives from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security – U.S. Citizenship and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Manila | 22 June, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
The American Citizen Services (ACS) unit at U.S. Embassy Manila will be closed on Tuesday, June 5, 2018. ACS will resume normal services on Thursday, June 7, 2018. In case of an emergency involving a U.S. citizen, please call the Embassy operator at +63-2-301-2000 for assistance. Normal ACS services are available by appointment only. Please ...
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By U.S. Embassy Manila | 4 June, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Message for U.S. Citizens: Social Security Administration in Cebu City from June 4-8, 2018 May 17, 2018 U.S. Embassy representatives from the Social Security Administration (SSA) will be available in Cebu City from June 4 through June 8, 2018. To schedule an appointment, please contact SSA by email at
FBU.manila@ssa.gov . ...
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By U.S. Embassy Manila | 17 May, 2018 | Topics:
Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
April 19, 2018 Message for U.S. Citizens: Outreach in Olongapo City on May 17, 2018 and Angeles City on May 18, 2018 The U.S. Embassy’s American Citizen Services (ACS) unit will be holding outreach visits in Olongapo City on May 17 and Angeles City on May 18 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The ACS team will be accompanied by representatives from ...
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By U.S. Embassy Manila | 19 April, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (April 13, 2018) Location: Philippines Event: Health officials in the Philippines have reported an outbreak of measles throughout the country. Actions to Take: U.S. citizens living in or traveling to the Philippines should make sure they are vaccinated against measles with the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine. Avoid contact with ...
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By U.S. Embassy Manila | 13 April, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
March 19, 2018 Message for U.S. Citizens: Passport Execution Fee Increase Effective April 2, 2018, the passport execution fee will increase by $10. The $10 execution fee increase applies to U.S. passport applicants using the DS-11 form including: first-time applicants over age 16, children under age 16, and applicants who reapply after reporting their previous ...
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By U.S. Embassy Manila | 19 March, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
March 6, 2018 Message for U.S. Citizens: Cebu Agency Offering Limited Services March 15, 2018 The U.S. Consular Agency in Cebu will offer limited services on Thursday, March 15, 2018. Passport, notary, and legal capacity affidavit services will NOT be available on March 15. Normal services will resume on Friday, March 16. The Consular Agency typically accepts walk-ins ...
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By U.S. Embassy Manila | 6 March, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
February 15, 2018 Message for U.S. Citizens: Bacolod City Outreach – March 15 and Iloilo City Outreach – March 16, 2018 The U.S. Embassy’s American Citizen Services (ACS) unit will provide U.S. citizen services in Bacolod City on March 15, 2018 and in Iloilo City on March 16, 2018 from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The ACS team will be accompanied ...
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By U.S. Embassy Manila | 15 February, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
January 23, 2018 Message for U.S. Citizens: Voting in 2018 U.S. Elections Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for house and senate seats have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as ...
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By U.S. Embassy Manila | 24 January, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
Natural Disaster Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (January 22, 2018) Location: Vicinity of Mayon Volcano, located in Albay Province, approximately 300 kilometers southeast of Manila, on the island of Luzon. Event: In light of increased seismic unrest, lava fountaining, and summit explosions, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology (PHIVOLCS) raised Mayon Vocano’s status from Alert Level ...
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By U.S. Embassy Manila | 22 January, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
January 19, 2018 Message for U.S. Citizens: Baguio City Outreach – February 1, 2018 The U.S. Embassy’s American Citizen Services (ACS) unit will conduct an outreach event in Baguio City on February 1, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The event will be held at the U.S. Embassy Residence Compound in Baguio City, and requires advance registration to attend. To ...
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By U.S. Embassy Manila | 19 January, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (January 15, 2018) Location: Vicinity of Mayon Volcano, Albay Province, Luzon, Philippines Event: The U.S. Embassy advises U.S. citizens in the Philippines to exercise caution if contemplating travel in the vicinity of the Mayon Volcano, located in Albay Province, approximately 300 kilometers southeast of Manila, on the island of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Manila | 16 January, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
January 11, 2018 Message for U.S. Citizens: Reminder – Outreach in Angeles City on January 18, 2018 and Olongapo City on January 19, 2018 The U.S. Embassy would like to remind U.S. citizens that the American Citizen Services (ACS) unit will be holding outreach visits in Angeles City on January 18, 2018 and Olongapo City on January 19, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Manila | 11 January, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Procession of the Black Nazarene The U.S. Embassy in Manila will have a delayed opening at 10 am on Tuesday, January 9, due to the Procession of the Black Nazarene, one of the largest religious gatherings in the Philippines. The Manila City government has declared this day a local holiday ...
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By U.S. Embassy Manila | 6 January, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
January 4, 2018 Message for U.S. Citizens: Improvements to Safety and Security Information On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, the Department of State will make changes to our safety and security information to make it easier to find, understand, and use. Travel Advisories will replace Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts. Every country will have a Travel ...
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By U.S. Embassy Manila | 4 January, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Worldwide Caution As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Manila | 7 December, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
November 21, 2017 Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Consular Agency Opening Dates in November and December, 2017 The U.S. Embassy would like to inform U.S. citizens that the U.S. Consular Agency in Cebu will be open November 27-29, 2017 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for walk-in notary, legal capacity affidavit, passport, and emergency services. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Manila | 22 November, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
November 8, 2017 Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Embassy Closure November 13-15, 2017 due to ASEAN Summit Due to road closures and other events related to the 31st Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Summits, the U.S. Embassy would like to inform residents and visitors of the following: The Consular Section of the U.S. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Manila | 9 November, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
November 6, 2017 Message for U.S. Citizens: Legazpi City Outreach – December 8, 2017 The U.S. Embassy would like to inform U.S. citizens that the American Citizen Services (ACS) unit will be holding an outreach visit in Legazpi City on December 8, 2017 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Please click the link below for more information.
Legazpi City ____________________________________________________________ For further ...
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By U.S. Embassy Manila | 6 November, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
October 25, 2017 Message for U.S. Citizens: Tacloban City Outreach – November 17, 2017 The U.S. Embassy would like to inform U.S. citizens that the American Citizen Services (ACS) unit will be holding an outreach visit in Tacloban City on November 17, 2017 from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Please click the link below for more information.
Tacloban City _______________________________________ For ...
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By U.S. Embassy Manila | 25 October, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
October 24, 2017 Message for U.S. Citizens: Social Security Administration Services in Cebu – November 21-22, 2017 The U.S. Embassy would like to inform U.S. citizens that representatives from the Social Security Administration (SSA) will be available at the U.S. Consular Agency office in Cebu on Tuesday, November 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Wednesday, November ...
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By U.S. Embassy Manila | 24 October, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
October 12, 2017 Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Consular Agency in Cebu – Services Available October 23-27, 2017 The U.S. Embassy would like to inform U.S. citizens that the U.S. Consular Agency in Cebu will be open October 23-27, 2017 for routine services during normal walk-in hours from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Services provided during this ...
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By U.S. Embassy Manila | 13 October, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
September 22, 2017 Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Worldwide Caution As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens ...
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By U.S. Embassy Manila | 22 September, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
September 20, 2017 Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Protests Expected Near U.S. Embassy The U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens that the Philippine government has declared Thursday, September 21, 2017, as a National Day of Protest. Demonstrations are expected to take place throughout the country. A protest is planned at approximately 2:00 p.m. at Rizal Park, which ...
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By U.S. Embassy Manila | 20 September, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
September 7, 2017 Message for U.S. Citizens: Services in Angeles City and Olongapo City in September 2017 The U.S. Embassy would like to inform U.S. citizens that it will provide American Citizen Services in Angeles City on September 28, 2017 and in Olongapo City on September 29, 2017. Services will be offered from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Manila | 14 September, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
August 30, 2017 Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Consular Agency in Cebu – Services Available September 11-15, 2017 The U.S. Embassy would like to inform U.S. citizens that the U.S. Consular Agency in Cebu will be open September 11-15, 2017 for routine services during normal walk-in hours from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Services provided ...
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By U.S. Embassy Manila | 30 August, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
August 1, 2017 Message for U.S. Citizens: Consular Agency in Cebu – Services Available August 7-11, 2017 The U.S. Embassy would like to inform U.S. citizens that the U.S. Consular Agency in Cebu will be open August 7-11, 2017 for routine services during normal walk-in hours from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Services provided during ...
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By U.S. Embassy Manila | 2 August, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
July 20, 2017 Message for U.S. Citizens: Consular Agency in Cebu – SSA Offering Services August 2 and 3, 2017 U.S. Embassy representatives from the Social Security Administration (SSA) will be available at the U.S. Consular Agency office in Cebu on Wednesday, August 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Thursday, August 3 from ...
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By U.S. Embassy Manila | 20 July, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
July 18, 2017 Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Updated Travel Warning for the Philippines The Department of State warns U.S. citizens to avoid all non-essential travel to the city of Marawi, Mindanao and the Sulu Archipelago including the southern Sulu Sea, and to exercise extreme caution when traveling to other regions of Mindanao, due to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Manila | 18 July, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
July 6, 2017 Message for U.S. Citizens: Baguio City Outreach – July 21, 2017 The U.S. Embassy would like to inform U.S. citizens that the American Citizen Services (ACS) unit will be holding an outreach visit in Baguio City on July 21, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 nn. The ACS team will be accompanied ...
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By U.S. Embassy Manila | 6 July, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
July 3, 2017 Message for U.S. Citizens: Consular Agency in Cebu – Services Available July 10 – 14, 2017 The U.S. Embassy would like to remind U.S. citizens that the U.S. Consular Agency in Cebu will open from July 10 – 14, 2017 for routine services. The Consular Agency will offer services for notaries, legal capacity affidavits, ...
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By Consular Section | 5 July, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
June 15, 2017 Message for U.S. Citizens: Consular Agency in Cebu – Services Available June 19-23, 2017 The U.S. Embassy would like to remind U.S. citizens that the U.S. Consular Agency in Cebu will open from June 19-23, 2017 for routine services. The Consular Agency will offer services for notaries, legal capacity affidavits, and passports during normal ...
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By U.S. Embassy Manila | 15 June, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Greetings from American Citizen Services (ACS) section! Please click on this
link to view the June 2017 ACS Newsletter conveniently on our
website . The newsletter may be viewed using Adobe Acrobat Reader. For further information: See the State Department’s
travel website for the Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and the
Philippines Country Specific Information . Enroll in the
Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive ...
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By Consular Section | 13 June, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Local media reports gunfire and explosions at Resorts World Manila near the Manila International Airport. Exercise caution and review your personal security plans, remain aware of your surroundings, including local events, and monitor local news stations for updates. Heed any instructions given by local authorities. For further information about security in the Philippines: See the ...
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By Consular Section | 2 June, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
May 28, 2017 Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Possible Check Points in Metro Manila The U.S. Embassy has received information that the Philippine government has placed the Philippine National Police (PNP) on full alert throughout Metropolitan Manila. A unit of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has been deployed to Quezon City to assist ...
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By Consular Section | 28 May, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
May 17, 2017
Message for U.S. Citizens: Consular Agency in Cebu – Services Available May 22-26, 2017 The U.S. Embassy would like to remind U.S. citizens that the U.S. Consular Agency in Cebu will open from May 22-26, 2017 for notary, passport, and citizenship services, and from May 24-25, 2017 for Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (DHS-USCIS) services. ...
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By Consular Section | 18 May, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
The U.S. Embassy would like to remind U.S. citizens that the U.S. Consular Agency in Cebu will open from May 22-26, 2017 for notary, passport, and citizenship services, and from May 24-25, 2017 for Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (DHS-USCIS) services. Please see below ...
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By Consular Section | 18 May, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. Embassy representatives from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (DHS-USCIS) will be available at the U.S. Consular Agency office in Cebu on Wednesday, May 24 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Thursday, May 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. SSA will ...
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By Consular Section | 8 May, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
The U.S. Consular Agency in Cebu will offer limited services April 17 to 21 and will be closed to the public for all services from April 24 to May 19, 2017. (As a reminder, the U.S. Consular Agency will also be closed on April 13 to 14, 2017 in observance of Maundy Thursday and Good ...
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By Consular Section | 12 April, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
March 27, 2017 U.S. Embassy, Manila, Philippines
Message for U.S. Citizens: Angeles City Outreach – April 20, 2017 Olongapo City Outreach – April 21, 2017 THE EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES IS TRANSMITTING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION THROUGH THE EMBASSY WARDEN SYSTEM AS A PUBLIC SERVICE TO AMERICAN CITIZENS IN THE PHILIPPINES. PLEASE DISSEMINATE THIS MESSAGE TO ALL U.S. CITIZENS IN YOUR ORGANIZATION OR NEIGHBORHOOD. THANK YOU. The U.S. Embassy would like to inform ...
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By Consular Section | 11 April, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
The U.S. Embassy has received unsubstantiated yet credible information that terrorist groups may attempt to conduct kidnappings in Central Visayas, which includes both Cebu and Bohol provinces. U.S. citizens are advised to carefully consider this information as you make your travel plans, and to review personal security plans, avoid large crowds and gatherings, and remain vigilant at ...
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By Consular Section | 9 April, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
Beginning April 1, 2017, all U.S. citizens renewing an adult passport may now choose between TWO OPTIONS when submitting their application form (DS-82) and passport to the Embassy. Option 1: Book an appointment on the U.S. Embassy website. You, or a designated representative, will need to appear for your appointment date with the completed DS-82 ...
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By Consular Section | 10 March, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
March 7, 2017
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Worldwide Caution As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. This replaces the Worldwide ...
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By Consular Section | 7 March, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
March 7, 2017
Message for U.S. Citizens: American Citizen Services Section closed March 9 The U.S. Embassy American Citizen Services Section is closed to the public on Thursday, March 9, 2017. If you have an emergency on March 9, 2017 please contact the Duty Officer at 301-2000 or email
acsinfomanila@state.gov . The office will resume normal operating hours on Friday, March 10, 2017. _____________________________________________________________________ For further information: See the
State Department’s travel website for the
Worldwide Caution , Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and the ...
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By Consular Section | 7 March, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
March 3, 2017
Message for U.S. Citizens: Bacolod Outreach – March 16, 2017 and Iloilo City Outreach – March 17, 2017 The U.S. Embassy would like to inform U.S. citizens that the American Citizen Services (ACS) unit will be holding an outreach visit in Bacolod City on March 16, 2017 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., and Iloilo City on March 17, 2017 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The ACS team will be accompanied by representatives of the DHS ...
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By Consular Section | 6 March, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
February 25, 2017 THE EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES IS TRANSMITTING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AS A PUBLIC SERVICE TO U.S. CITIZENS IN THE PHILIPPINES. PLEASE DISSEMINATE THIS MESSAGE TO ALL U.S. CITIZENS IN YOUR ORGANIZATION OR NEIGHBORHOOD. THANK YOU. The U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens that a demonstration is expected to take place at Luneta Park, near ...
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By Consular Section | 26 February, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
February 21, 2017
Message for U.S. Citizens: Laoag City Outreach – March 2, 2017 The U.S. Embassy would like to inform U.S. citizens that the American Citizen Services (ACS) unit will be holding an outreach visit in Laoag City on March 2, 2017 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Please follow the link below for information.
Laoag City Outreach _____________________________________________________________________ For further information: See the
State Department’s travel website for the
Worldwide Caution , Travel Warnings, ...
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By Consular Section | 22 February, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
February 21, 2017
Message for U.S. Citizens: ACS Newsletter – February 2017 Correction: New Link Greetings from the American Citizen Services (ACS) Section! Please click on this
link to view the February 2017 ACS Newsletter conveniently on our
website . The newsletter may be viewed using Adobe Acrobat Reader. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ For further information: See the
State Department’s travel website for the
Worldwide Caution , Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and the
Philippines Country Specific Information. Enroll in the
Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (
STEP ) ...
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By Consular Section | 22 February, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
MESSAGE FOR U.S. CITIZENS U.S. Embassy representatives of the Social Security Administration (SSA) will be available at the U.S. Consular Agency office in Cebu on Wednesday, February 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Thursday, February 9 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The following services will be provided: Discuss basic entitlement requirements for ...
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By Consular Section | 30 January, 2017 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
January 19, 2017 Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration Expected January 20, 2017 THE EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES IS TRANSMITTING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AS A PUBLIC SERVICE TO U.S. CITIZENS IN THE PHILIPPINES. PLEASE DISSEMINATE THIS MESSAGE TO ALL U.S. CITIZENS IN YOUR ORGANIZATION OR NEIGHBORHOOD. THANK YOU. The U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens that a demonstration is ...
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By Consular Section | 19 January, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
January 17, 2017
Message for U.S. Citizens: Baguio City Town and Outreach – January 24, 2017 The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce that Consul General Russel J. Brown will be hosting a “Meet & Greet” session for U.S. Citizens in Baguio. This meeting is Consul General Brown’s introduction to the U.S. Citizen community in Baguio and Northern Luzon. He will also take questions from the audience. The “Meet & Greet” will take place on ...
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By Consular Section | 17 January, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
January 9, 2017
Message for U.S. Citizens: Consular Agency in Cebu Closure on January 9, 2017 The U.S. Consular Agency office in Cebu is closed on Monday, January 9, 2017. The office will resume normal operating hours on Tuesday, January 10, 2017. ______________________________________________________________________________ For further information: See the
State Department’s travel website for the
Worldwide Caution , Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and the
Philippines Country Specific Information. Enroll in the
Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (
STEP ) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate ...
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By Consular Section | 10 January, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
January 6, 2017
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Embassy Closure on January 9, 2017 The U.S. Embassy in Manila will close on Monday, January 9, 2017. The Manila City government has declared January 9 a local holiday with all city offices and schools closed. This is due to the Procession of the Black Nazarene, one of the largest religious gatherings in the Philippines. On January 9, ...
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By Consular Section | 6 January, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
December 21, 2016
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Updated Travel Warning for the Philippines The Department of State warns U.S. citizens to avoid all non-essential travel to the Sulu Archipelago and through the southern Sulu Sea, and to exercise extreme caution when traveling to the island of Mindanao, due to continued terrorist threats, insurgent activities, and kidnappings. This replaces the Travel Warning dated April 21, 2016. ...
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By Consular Section | 21 December, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
December 5, 2016
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Reminder of Worldwide Caution The U.S. Embassy in Manila wishes to remind all U.S. citizens residing in, or traveling to the Philippines of the most recent Department of State
Worldwide Caution , dated September 9, 2016, which indicates there is an ongoing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests abroad, including the Philippines. The ...
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By Consular Section | 5 December, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
December 1, 2016
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Holiday Security Guidance The Embassy wishes to remind U.S. citizens to take preventative measures to ensure their safety and security while traveling and residing in the Philippines. The holiday season is a prime time for criminal activity. Remember, while victims can often simply be at the wrong place at the wrong time, they can also ...
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By Consular Section | 1 December, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
November 22, 2016
Message for U.S. Citizens: Consular Agency in Cebu Closed December 5-9, 2016 The U.S. Consular Agency office in Cebu will be closed to the public from December 5 through December 9, 2016. The office will resume normal operating hours on December 12, 2016. For emergency services December 5 through December 9, please contact American Citizen Services at the U.S. Embassy in Manila by phone at +(63) (2) 301-2000 or by ...
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By Consular Section | 22 November, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
November 22, 2016
Message for U.S. Citizens: Olongapo City Outreach – December 7, 2016 and Angeles City Outreach – December 8, 2016 The U.S. Embassy would like to inform U.S. citizens that the American Citizen Services (ACS) unit will be holding an outreach visit in Olongapo City on December 7, 2016 and Angeles City on December 8, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 ...
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By Consular Section | 22 November, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
November 3, 2016
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Risk of Kidnapping in Southern Cebu The U.S. Embassy alerts U.S. citizens that terrorist groups are planning to conduct kidnappings in areas frequented by foreigners on the southern portion of Cebu Island, specifically the areas around Dalaguete and Santander (to include Sumilon Island). U.S. citizens should avoid travel to these areas and are reminded to review personal security ...
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By Consular Section | 3 November, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
October 27, 2016
Message for U.S. Citizens: Tacloban City Outreach – November 8, 2016 The U.S. Embassy would like to inform U.S. citizens that the American Citizen Services (ACS) unit will be holding an outreach visit in Tacloban City, Leyte on November 8, 2016 from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Please click the link below for more information.
Tacloban City Outreach _______________________________________________________________________ For further information: See the
State Department’s travel website for the
Worldwide Caution , Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and ...
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By Consular Section | 31 October, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
October 19, 2016
Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Consular Agency Cebu – Resuming Normal Services on October 24, 2016 Beginning Monday, October 24, 2016 the U.S. Consular Agency in Cebu will resume normal operations. The Consular Agency is open from 8:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. (Monday – Friday) and closed on Wednesdays and designated U.S. and Philippine holidays. If you need to contact the Cebu office, you may call (63 32) ...
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By Consular Section | 21 October, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
October 11, 2016
Message for U.S. Citizens: Voting Assistance at the Embassy The U.S. Embassy advises U.S. citizens that the American Citizen Services (ACS) unit will hold voting assistance hours on Wednesday October 12, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the U.S. Embassy. ACS staff will be available to assist U.S. citizens with completion of their Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) or the Federal ...
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By Consular Section | 11 October, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
October 6, 2016
Message for U.S. Citizens: Final Opportunities to Return Voted Ballots Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States. The majority of states require voted ballots to reach local election officials by the close of polls on Tuesday, November 8. U.S. citizens who want ...
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By Consular Section | 6 October, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
The U.S. Embassy in Manila informs U.S. citizens that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued Travel Guidance for the Philippines regarding the risk of
Zika virus infection. Zika virus is
endemic . The risk of Zika to travelers, especially pregnant women, in endemic countries is likely lower (but not zero) than in areas where ...
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By Consular Section | 30 September, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
September 27, 2016
Message for U.S. Citizens: Consular Agency in Cebu – Closure and Limited Services until further notice The U.S. Consular Agency office in Cebu will be closed to the public on September 28, 2016. On September 29 and 30 the U.S. Consular Agency office in Cebu will not offer Passport, Notary and CRBA services. However, the Agency will remain open for inquiries and emergency assistance. Beginning October 3, 2016 all services for walk-in ...
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By Consular Section | 28 September, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
September 27, 2016
Message for U.S. Citizens: American Citizen Services Unit Closure – Friday, September 30, 2016 The American Citizen Services (ACS) unit will be closed on Friday, September 30, 2016. No routine ACS services will be provided on that day. The ACS unit will open again on Monday, October 3, 2016. In case of emergencies, U.S. citizens should call the Embassy operator at +63-2-301-2000 for assistance. ______________________________________________________________________________ For further information: ...
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By Consular Section | 27 September, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
September 23, 2016
Message for U.S. Citizens: Consular Agency in Cebu – No Passport, Notary and CRBA Services on Monday, September 26, 2016 The U.S. Consular Agency office in Cebu will not offer Passport, Notary and CRBA services on Monday, September 26, 2016. However, the Agency will remain open for inquiries and emergency assistance. Routine paid services for walk-in customers will resume on Tuesday, September 27, 2016. On September 26 the Consular Agency office in Cebu will be able ...
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By Consular Section | 23 September, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
September 16, 2016
Message for U.S. Citizens: Absentee Voting Week is September 26 – October 3 In many states, the voter registration deadline for the November 2016 elections is October 10. For some voters this might mean their paper voter registration and absentee ballot request must reach their local election officials by October 10. In order to vote in the November 2016 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need ...
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By Consular Section | 16 September, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
September 13, 2016
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Worldwide Caution As part of the State Department’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about relevant events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. Current information suggests that terrorist groups continue to ...
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By Consular Section | 13 September, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
THE EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES IS TRANSMITTING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AS A PUBLIC SERVICE TO U.S. CITIZENS IN THE PHILIPPINES. PLEASE DISSEMINATE THIS MESSAGE TO ALL U.S. CITIZENS IN YOUR ORGANIZATION OR NEIGHBORHOOD. THANK YOU. An explosive device was detonated in a crowded market in Davao, Philippines on the evening of September 2, 2016. ...
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By Consular Section | 3 September, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
August 26, 2016
Message for U.S. Citizens: Voting Outreach on September 1, 2016 – NOTE EXTENDED HOURS The U.S. Embassy advises U.S. citizens that the American Citizen Services (ACS) unit will hold voting outreach on Thursday, September 1, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Quezon City. ACS staff will be available to assist U.S. citizens to register to vote in the November 8, 2016 U.S. elections. Location: Church of Jesus ...
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By Consular Section | 26 August, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
August 23, 2016
Message for U.S. Citizens: Angeles City Outreach – September 22, 2016 and Olongapo City Outreach – September 23, 2016 The U.S. Embassy would like to inform U.S. citizens that the American Citizen Services (ACS) unit will be holding an outreach visit in Angeles City, Pampanga on September 22, 2016 and Olongapo City, Zambales on September 23, 2016 ...
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By Consular Section | 24 August, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
August 19, 2016
Message for U.S. Citizens: Voting Outreach on September 1, 2016 The U.S. Embassy would like to inform U.S. citizens that the American Citizen Services (ACS) unit will be holding voting outreach on September 1, 2016 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. in Quezon City. ACS staff will be available to assist U.S. citizens to register to vote in the 2016 U.S. elections. Location: Church of Jesus ...
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By Consular Section | 19 August, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
August 17, 2016
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Security Reminder The Embassy wishes to remind U.S. citizens of the most recent Department of State
Worldwide Caution , dated March 3, 2016, which indicates there is an ongoing threat of terrorist actions and violence against United States citizens and interests abroad, including the Philippines. You may also wish to review the information in the most ...
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By Consular Section | 19 August, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
By Consular Section | 1 June, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
April 21, 2016
Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Updated Travel Warning for the Philippines The Department of State warns U.S. citizens to avoid all non-essential travel to the Sulu Archipelago and through the southern Sulu Sea, and to exercise extreme caution when traveling to the island of Mindanao, due to continued terrorist threats, insurgent activities and kidnappings. This Travel Warning replaces the Travel Warning dated October ...
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By Consular Section | 22 April, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
By Consular Section | 22 April, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
By Consular Section | 21 April, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
March 3, 2016 Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Update to
Worldwide Caution The U.S. Embassy wishes to advise all U.S. citizens that the Department of State issued an updated Worldwide Caution Alert on March 3, 2016. The Department of State is updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against ...
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By Consular Section | 3 March, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
By Consular Section | 29 January, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
