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DFA announces suspension of operations in several consular offices, TOPS

/ 11:53 AM January 10, 2022

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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) advised the public that operations in its Office of Consular Affairs (OCA), several consular offices (COs) and temporary off-site passport services (TOPS) sites in the country will be suspended amid a “steep rise” in COVID-19 cases among personnel.

In a public advisory on Monday, the DFA said no passport or Apostille applications will be processed or released during the temporary suspension of operations from Jan. 10 to 20.

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The public is also advised to direct any inquiries to the consular office where their application was filed.

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Below is the list of affected COs and TOPS by the suspended operations from Jan. 10 to 20:

  • CO La Union
  • CO NCR East
  • CO NCR North
  • TOPS Robinsons Novaliches

Meanwhile, operations in the following COs and TOPs will be suspended from Jan. 12 to 20:

  • DFA Office of Consular Affairs in Aseana Business Park, Paranaque City
  • CO NCR Central
  • CO NCR Northeast
  • CO NCR South
  • CO NCR West
  • CO Antipolo
  • CO Angeles
  • CO Baguio
  • CO Dasmarinas
  • CO Iloilo
  • CO Lucena
  • CO Malolos
  • CO San Pablo
  • TOPS Newport Mall
  • TOPS Robinsons Las Pinas
  • TOPS Robinsons San Pedro Laguna
  • TOPS SM Manila
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