DFA Releases

Two More Filipino Seafarers Released from Captivity

Monday, 08 March 2010 15:00

08 March 2010 - The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported today that two Filipino seafarers aboard the Thai-owned Thai Union 3 was released from captivity yesterday evening (local time) off the coast of Somalia.

The fishing vessel was hijacked by two pirate skiffs about 370 km (200 nautical miles) north of the Seychelles on October 29, 2009. Among those hostaged along with the Filipinos were 23 Russians and two Ghanaians.

DFA Passport Services to Commence at New Building

Sunday, 07 March 2010 10:59

07 March 2010 - The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) wishes to inform the public that beginning tomorrow, March 8, passport services will commence at a new building located at the corner of Bradco and Macapagal Avenues in Aseana Business Park, near the Mall of Asia.

The new telephone numbers at this building are the following: (02)737-1000, (02) 831-8971, (02) 551-4437, (02) 551-4402, (02)834-4855 and (02) 834-4424.To ensure quick, comfortable service, passport applicants are advised to check the passport requirements and secure an online appointment at www.passport.com.ph or call (02)737-1000. Applications may also be filed with the DFA's 19 Regional Consular and satellite offices.

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DFA Releases

Two More Filipino Seafarers Released from Captivity

DFA Passport Services to Commence at New Building