Announcements Archives - Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines Washington, D.C. Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:48:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 /wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cropped-EN-Colored-32x32.png Announcements Archives - Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines 32 32 PH SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM (SSS) JOINS CONSULAR OUTREACH CAMPAIGN IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA /ph-social-security-system-sss-joins-consular-outreach-campaign-in-jacksonville-florida/ Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000 /?p=9335 The Philippine Embassy in Washington D.C. informs the public that the Philippine Social Security System (SSS) – New York Office will conduct an information campaign on November 13-14, 2026 from 9:00AM to 5:00PM during the consular outreach mission in Jacksonville, Florida. SSS will provide the following services: Annual Confirmation of Pensioners (ACOP) Web registration assistance Benefit claims Loan application assistance Updating of member records SSS Pension Booster application Those who wish to avail themselves of these services should bring the original and one (1) photocopy of any valid ID for identification. Appointments may be booked by email at newyork@sss.gov.ph. Walk-ins are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Further information on the forms, requirements, and application procedures for the abovementioned services are available at https://www.sss.gov.ph.

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The Philippine Embassy in Washington D.C. informs the public that the Philippine Social Security System (SSS) – New York Office will conduct an information campaign on November 13-14, 2026 from 9:00AM to 5:00PM during the consular outreach mission in Jacksonville, Florida.

SSS will provide the following services:

  • Annual Confirmation of Pensioners (ACOP)
  • Web registration assistance
  • Benefit claims
  • Loan application assistance
  • Updating of member records
  • SSS Pension Booster application

Those who wish to avail themselves of these services should bring the original and one (1) photocopy of any valid ID for identification. Appointments may be booked by email at newyork@sss.gov.ph. Walk-ins are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Further information on the forms, requirements, and application procedures for the abovementioned services are available at .

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]]> HOLIDAY CLOSURE – NOVEMBER 2026 /holiday-closure-november-2026/ Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000 /?p=9271 The public is advised that the Philippine Embassy will be closed on the following days in October: 11 November, Wednesday (Veterans Day) 26 November, Thursday (Thanksgiving Day) 30 November, Monday (Bonifacio Day) For live emergencies, please call 911 or your local authorities. For consular emergencies, please contact the Embassy’s emergency number at 202-368-2767.

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The public is advised that the Philippine Embassy will be closed on the following days in October:

  • 11 November, Wednesday (Veterans Day)
  • 26 November, Thursday (Thanksgiving Day)
  • 30 November, Monday (Bonifacio Day)

For live emergencies, please call 911 or your local authorities. For consular emergencies, please contact the Embassy’s emergency number at 202-368-2767.

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]]> ACCEPTANCE OF PSA E-CERTIFICATES FOR CONSULAR SERVICES /acceptance-of-psa-e-certificates-for-consular-services/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000 /?p=9019 The Philippine Embassy informs the public that it accepts Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) E-Certificates for passport and select civil registration services. PSA E-Certificates may be ordered online through psahelpline.ph and carry the same legal validity as the traditional copy printed on security paper. Applicants who intend to submit E-Certificates should secure a copy of the E-Certificate shortly before their appointment at the Embassy. The E-Certificates can be verified online only for a limited period after its issuance. Applicants are strongly encouraged to order a PSA E-Certificate with a DFA electronic Apostille (eApostille) through apostille.psahelpline.ph. Online verification of PSA E-Certificates with eApostille has no expiration. Acceptance of PSA E-Certificates is being gradually implemented across the Embassy’s consular services. Clients are also encouraged to contact the Embassy to ask information on the acceptance of E-Certificate for some civil registration services. The Embassy will continue to accept the traditional PSA document printed on security paper issued in Manila, Philippines. For more information, visit philippineembassy-dc.org or email consular@phembassy-us.org.

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The Philippine Embassy informs the public that it accepts Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) E-Certificates for passport and select civil registration services.

PSA E-Certificates may be ordered online through and carry the same legal validity as the traditional copy printed on security paper. Applicants who intend to submit E-Certificates should secure a copy of the E-Certificate shortly before their appointment at the Embassy. The E-Certificates can be verified online only for a limited period after its issuance.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to order a PSA E-Certificate with a DFA electronic Apostille (eApostille) through . Online verification of PSA E-Certificates with eApostille has no expiration.

Acceptance of PSA E-Certificates is being gradually implemented across the Embassy’s consular services. Clients are also encouraged to contact the Embassy to ask information on the acceptance of E-Certificate for some civil registration services. The Embassy will continue to accept the traditional PSA document printed on security paper issued in Manila, Philippines.

For more information, visit or email consular@phembassy-us.org.

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]]> JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA OUTREACH PASSPORT APPOINTMENTS NOW OPEN /jacksonville-florida-outreach-passport-appointments-now-open/ Mon, 12 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0000 /?p=9125 Passport appointment slots for the Consular Outreach Mission in Jacksonville, Florida on November 13 to 14, 2026 are now open. Passports expiring in the next two years can already be renewed at this outreach. Applicants can easily schedule their own appointments through passport.gov.ph. Please choose “PE Washington DC – Outreach in Jacksonville, Florida” as the site location. Booking your appointment slot is free of charge, and slots will remain open until all are filled. For dual citizenship, the deadline to mail applications to the Embassy is on October 16, 2026. Dual citizenship applicants do not need to schedule a passport appointment, as their passport applications will be processed after their oath taking. No appointment is needed for overseas voter registration. Please make sure to visit our website to read the full information for our outreach services: https://tinyurl.com/OutreachDC

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Passport appointment slots for the Consular Outreach Mission in Jacksonville, Florida on November 13 to 14, 2026 are now open.

Passports expiring in the next two years can already be renewed at this outreach. Applicants can easily schedule their own appointments through . Please choose “PE Washington DC – Outreach in Jacksonville, Florida” as the site location. Booking your appointment slot is free of charge, and slots will remain open until all are filled.

For dual citizenship, the deadline to mail applications to the Embassy is on October 16, 2026. Dual citizenship applicants do not need to schedule a passport appointment, as their passport applications will be processed after their oath taking.

No appointment is needed for overseas voter registration.

Please make sure to visit our website to read the full information for our outreach services: https://tinyurl.com/OutreachDC

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]]> HURRICANE ISAIAS EXPECTED TO BRING DAMAGING WINDS AND HEAVY RAINFALL TO ALABAMA, FLORIDA, AND GEORGIA /hurricane-isaias-expected-to-bring-damaging-winds-and-heavy-rainfall-to-alabama-florida-and-georgia/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0000 /?p=9118 The 鶹ԭ in Washington, D.C. informs the Filipino community that Hurricane Isaias has strengthened into a Category 3 hurricane. According to the U.S. National Hurricane Center, it is expected to make landfall between Gulf Shores, Alabama, and Destin, Florida, late Friday night or early Saturday. The storm is forecast to bring damaging winds and heavy rainfall across Alabama, the Florida Panhandle, and Georgia, which could cause life-threatening flooding. States of emergency have been declared in parts of Alabama and Florida and in the entire state of Georgia. Mandatory evacuation orders are in effect along parts of the northwest Florida coast and coastal Alabama. Members of the Filipino community in the affected areas are advised to monitor the storm, complete all necessary preparations, and heed the instructions of local officials. Those in evacuation areas are urged to leave immediately if ordered and to stay off the roads during and after the storm. For immediate danger, call 911. For emergencies requiring consular assistance, please contact the Embassy’s hotlines at 202-368-2767 or 202-769-8049.

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The 鶹ԭ in Washington, D.C. informs the Filipino community that Hurricane Isaias has strengthened into a Category 3 hurricane. According to the U.S. National Hurricane Center, it is expected to make landfall between Gulf Shores, Alabama, and Destin, Florida, late Friday night or early Saturday. The storm is forecast to bring damaging winds and heavy rainfall across Alabama, the Florida Panhandle, and Georgia, which could cause life-threatening flooding.

States of emergency have been declared in parts of Alabama and Florida and in the entire state of Georgia. Mandatory evacuation orders are in effect along parts of the northwest Florida coast and coastal Alabama.

Members of the Filipino community in the affected areas are advised to monitor the storm, complete all necessary preparations, and heed the instructions of local officials. Those in evacuation areas are urged to leave immediately if ordered and to stay off the roads during and after the storm.

For immediate danger, call 911. For emergencies requiring consular assistance, please contact the Embassy’s hotlines at 202-368-2767 or 202-769-8049.

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]]> USPS PRIORITY MAIL FLAT RATE ENVELOPE POSTAGE TEMPORARILY INCREASED TO $13.90 /usps-priority-mail-flat-rate-envelope-postage-temporarily-increased-to-13-90/ Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 /?p=9049 The Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C. informs the public that the postage for the USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelope required for certain consular transactions has been increased from USD 12.90 to USD 13.90, effective 04 October 2026 through 16 January 2027, as part of the U.S. Postal Service’s temporary holiday rate adjustment. Applicants availing themselves of Philippine Embassy consular services that require a self-addressed USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelope for the return of documents are advised to use USD 13.90 in postage and include the required tracking number. For questions or more information on consular services, visit philippineembassy-dc.org or email consular@phembassy-us.org.

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The Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C. informs the public that the postage for the USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelope required for certain consular transactions has been increased from USD 12.90 to USD 13.90, effective 04 October 2026 through 16 January 2027, as part of the .

Applicants availing themselves of Philippine Embassy consular services that require a self-addressed USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelope for the return of documents are advised to use USD 13.90 in postage and include the required tracking number.

For questions or more information on consular services, visit or email consular@phembassy-us.org.

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]]> NOTICE OF RERB HEARING – 19 OCTOBER 2026 /notice-of-rerb-hearing-19-october-2026/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000 /?p=8824 To All Interested Parties: Please be informed that the Resident Election Registration Board (RERB) of the Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C., United States of America will convene at the Quezon Hall, 2nd Floor, 1617 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, D.C., 20036, on 19 October 2026 (Monday) at 10:30 a.m. The RERB will hear the applications for registration, certification, reactivation, correction of entries or change of name, change of address, transfer, recapture and other types of applications filed with the Post from 01 July to 30 September 2026. Any interested party who would like to interpose any objection to the list may file their written opposition addressed to the RERB of the Philippine Embassy, 1617 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, D.C., 20036. Written oppositions may also be filed via email to vote@phembassy-us.org. The last day to file oppositions is on 12 October 2026. The List of Applicants subject to the RERB Hearing on 19 October 2026 are attached to this Notice.

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To All Interested Parties:

Please be informed that the Resident Election Registration Board (RERB) of the Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C., United States of America will convene at the Quezon Hall, 2nd Floor, 1617 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, D.C., 20036, on 19 October 2026 (Monday) at 10:30 a.m. The RERB will hear the applications for registration, certification, reactivation, correction of entries or change of name, change of address, transfer, recapture and other types of applications filed with the Post from 01 July to 30 September 2026.

Any interested party who would like to interpose any objection to the list may file their written opposition addressed to the RERB of the Philippine Embassy, 1617 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, D.C., 20036.

Written oppositions may also be filed via email to vote@phembassy-us.org.

The last day to file oppositions is on 12 October 2026.

The List of Applicants subject to the RERB Hearing on 19 October 2026 are attached to this Notice.

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]]> REMINDER TO FILIPINOS IN THE UNITED STATES ON VOTING IN U.S. ELECTIONS /reminder-to-filipinos-in-the-united-states-on-voting-in-u-s-elections/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000 /?p=8810 The Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C. reminds all Filipino nationals in the United States that only U.S. citizens are allowed to vote in U.S. federal and state elections, and in most local elections. In view of the U.S. midterm elections scheduled on 03 November 2026, Filipino nationals are enjoined to verify their U.S. citizenship prior to registering to vote or casting a ballot. Lawful permanent residents, including those with pending applications for naturalization, are not eligible to vote in federal or state elections. The receipt of voter registration forms or ballots, encouragement to register while in school, or the offer of voter registration upon application for a driver’s license does not constitute proof of eligibility to vote. Voting by non-citizens may result in criminal prosecution, detention, removal proceedings, and the denial of applications for U.S. citizenship, even if the act occurred years prior and even if the individual was unaware that it was prohibited. Filipino nationals who may have registered or voted while not yet U.S. citizens are strongly advised to seek the counsel of a qualified immigration attorney prior to filing an application for naturalization, cancelling a voter registration, or traveling outside the United States. For inquiries or concerns, Filipino nationals may call 202-368-2767 or 202-769-8049, or send an email to atn@phembassy-us.org.

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The Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C. reminds all Filipino nationals in the United States that only U.S. citizens are allowed to vote in U.S. federal and state elections, and in most local elections.

In view of the U.S. midterm elections scheduled on 03 November 2026, Filipino nationals are enjoined to verify their U.S. citizenship prior to registering to vote or casting a ballot. Lawful permanent residents, including those with pending applications for naturalization, are not eligible to vote in federal or state elections. The receipt of voter registration forms or ballots, encouragement to register while in school, or the offer of voter registration upon application for a driver’s license does not constitute proof of eligibility to vote.

Voting by non-citizens may result in criminal prosecution, detention, removal proceedings, and the denial of applications for U.S. citizenship, even if the act occurred years prior and even if the individual was unaware that it was prohibited.

Filipino nationals who may have registered or voted while not yet U.S. citizens are strongly advised to seek the counsel of a qualified immigration attorney prior to filing an application for naturalization, cancelling a voter registration, or traveling outside the United States.

For inquiries or concerns, Filipino nationals may call 202-368-2767 or 202-769-8049, or send an email to atn@phembassy-us.org.

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]]> GRENADA OUTREACH PASSPORT APPOINTMENTS NOW OPEN /grenada-outreach-passport-appointments-now-open/ Mon, 28 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0000 /?p=8715 Passport appointment slots for the Consular Outreach Mission in Grenada on November 1, 2026 are now open. Passports expiring in the next two years can already be renewed at this outreach. Applicants can easily schedule their own appointments through passport.gov.ph. Please choose “PE Washington DC – Outreach in Grenada” as the site location. Booking your appointment slot is free of charge, and slots will remain open until all are filled. For dual citizenship, the deadline to mail applications to the Embassy is on October 10, 2026. No appointment is needed for overseas voter registration. Please make sure to visit our website to read the full information for our outreach services: https://tinyurl.com/OutreachDC

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Passport appointment slots for the Consular Outreach Mission in Grenada on November 1, 2026 are now open.

Passports expiring in the next two years can already be renewed at this outreach. Applicants can easily schedule their own appointments through . Please choose “PE Washington DC – Outreach in Grenada” as the site location. Booking your appointment slot is free of charge, and slots will remain open until all are filled.

For dual citizenship, the deadline to mail applications to the Embassy is on October 10, 2026.

No appointment is needed for overseas voter registration.

Please make sure to visit our website to read the full information for our outreach services:

https://tinyurl.com/OutreachDC

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]]> EMBASSY LAUNCHES 2026 CONSULAR OUTREACH PROGRAM IN FLORIDA AND THE CARIBBEAN /embassy-launches-2026-consular-outreach-program-in-florida-and-the-caribbean-2/ Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:30:00 +0000 /?p=8702 The Philippine Embassy in Washington DC is pleased to announce its schedule of consular outreach missions for the fourth quarter of 2026. Consular applicants are advised to join the consular outreach to accomplish the following tasks without traveling to Washington DC, USA: Apply for your first Philippine passport Renew your Philippine passport if it’s expiring in 2028 Reacquire your Philippine citizenship to become a dual citizen Register as an overseas voter for the 2028 National Elections Visit our official website for the complete schedule, procedures, and requirements: https://tinyurl.com/OutreachDC All locations and dates are tentative and subject to change. Update as of September 24, 2026: The date of the consular outreach mission in Grenada has changed from October 24, 2026 to November 1, 2026.

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The Philippine Embassy in Washington DC is pleased to announce its schedule of consular outreach missions for the fourth quarter of 2026.

Consular applicants are advised to join the consular outreach to accomplish the following tasks without traveling to Washington DC, USA:

  • Apply for your first Philippine passport
  • Renew your Philippine passport if it’s expiring in 2028
  • Reacquire your Philippine citizenship to become a dual citizen
  • Register as an overseas voter for the 2028 National Elections

Visit our official website for the complete schedule, procedures, and requirements:

https://tinyurl.com/OutreachDC

All locations and dates are tentative and subject to change.

Update as of September 24, 2026: The date of the consular outreach mission in Grenada has changed from October 24, 2026 to November 1, 2026.

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