Operations in 9 DFA consular offices suspended due to ‘Odette’

By: Christia Marie Ramos - 3 years ago

Department of Foreign Affairs building (INQUIRER FILE PHOTO)

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced that operations in some of its consular offices are suspended on Friday due to Typhoon Odette.

In an advisory, the DFA said operations in the following offices will be halted “in compliance with orders from their respective local government units as a precaution against the effects” of the typhoon:

DFA Consular Office in Tacloban
DFA Consular Office in Butuan
DFA Consular Office and Temporary Off-site Passport Services (TOPS) in Cebu
DFA Consular Office in Bacolod
DFA Consular Office in Cagayan de Oro
DFA Consular Office in Iloilo
DFA Consular Office and Temporary Off-site Passport Services (TOPS) in Davao
DFA Consular Office in Clarin
DFA Consular Office in Puerto Princesa

The DFA said these consular offices will contact all affected applicants for their rescheduled appointments.

“In the meantime, the Department advises applicants to closely monitor the weather conditions and follow local government safety and precautionary orders related to Typhoon Odette,” the DFA added.

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