MANILA, Philippines — The consular office of the Department of Affairs’ (DFA) in SM Megamall will be closed on Sept. 28 for disinfection against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
According to an advisory issued on Sunday, DFA will also implement other preventive measures to manage and prevent risks of COVID-19 during the closure.
Operations will resume on Sept. 29.
In the meantime, applicants with confirmed appointments must secure another appointment by emailing ncreast.so@dfa.gov.ph with the following information:
- name
- date of birth
- original appointment date and time
- preferred date and time of new appointment
The preferred new appointment may be on any working day from Sept. 29 to October 29 during working hours from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Applicants who need emergency or urgent consular services may contact the CO NCR-East by email at ncreast.so@dfa.gov.ph.
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