DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS 
S T A T E M E N T 
www.dfa.gov.ph                                                                        2330 Roxas Blvd., Pasay City, Philippines                                                                     Tel. No. 834-4000 
SFA-AGR-PS094-06                                                                                                                                                                                                                 28 August  2006

Statement of  

the Embassy of the Philippines, Washington, dc, usa 

on the request for humanitarian assistance  
made on behalf of Mr. Jocelyn Bolante 

28 August 2006 

The Philippine Embassy has received separate requests from the family and legal counsel of Mr. Jocelyn Bolante for assistance. 

The Philippine Embassy has been informed that Mr. Bolante is suffering from certain medical conditions that require urgent and specialized medical attention that might not be available at Mr. Bolante’s detention facility. 

The family of Mr. Bolante is making this request on humanitarian grounds. 

The Philippine Embassy has instructed the Philippine Consulate General in Chicago, which has consular jurisdiction over this case, to look into the matter and provide Mr. Bolante with appropriate and necessary assistance. 

All actions to be taken on this matter shall be in accordance with existing consular rules and regulations. 

The matter of Mr. Bolante’s case before US immigration authorities is being handled by his legal counsel.  Queries on this as well as other legal matters should be referred to his legal counsel.  

On the specific medical and health condition of Mr. Bolante, queries on this matter should be referred to Mr. Bolante’s family. END 
 

/jay

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