MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs’ Consular Office in Tuguegarao is temporarily closed after the city government there implemented a stricter coronavirus quarantine.
In a Facebook post on Friday, DFA Tuguegarao office said its closure takes effect starting this Saturday until Oct. 18.
“CO Tuguegarao will resume its regular operations on 19 October 2020,” read the statement.
DFA advised that applicants with confirmed appointments with DFA and are unable to avail consular services must secure another appointment through sending an e-mail at tuguegarao.rco@dfa.gov.ph with the following information:
- Name
- Date of birth
- Original appointment date and time
- Preferred date and time of new appointment
The new appointment may be on any weekday from Oct. 19 until Nov. 19 during the CO’s regular operation hours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
DFA also noted that applicants who need emergency or urgent consular services may contact CO Tuguegarao by email at tuguegarao.rco@dfa.gov.ph.
On Oct. 1, Tuguegarao government announced that it will be placed under modified enhanced community quarantine from Oct. 3 to Oct. 16.