There is an ongoing delay in the issuance of Philippine passports from Manila.  New passports may only be available at the Embassy about 12-15 weeks after filing the application. 

Philippine passport holders should take this into account in timing their passport applications and/or making travel plans. 

Applicants in May and June who have yet to receive their passports may wish to direct their queries to the Office of Consular Affairs (OCA) at the Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila through the following numbers: 

 Telephone                                           +63-2 556 0000

 Fax                                                    +63-2 836 7746

                                                           +63-2  836 7749

                                                           +63-2 836 7759        

 Email/Website                                      www.dfa.gov.ph

Please be guided accordingly.