Philippine Embassy in the USA

[LOOK] PINOYS IN SOUTH CAROLINA ENJOY CLOSER CONSULAR SERVICES DURING OUTREACH The Philippine Embassy in Washington DC is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of its two-day consular outreach mission in Charleston, South Carolina, from June 29 to 30, 2024. The Embassy’s team, led by Consul Barbie Rosales, provided essential consular services, including the processing of 129 passport applications, registration of 133 overseas absentee voters, and the oath-taking ceremony of 52 Filipino citizens. Full Press Release: /429nzfs5

[REGISTER] 2024 VERY IMPORTANT PINOY (VIP) TOUR The Philippine Embassy invites you to the 2024 Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour! Join us from July 21st to 30th for an unforgettable journey through Manila, Bacolod, Cagayan de Oro, Bukidnon and Iligan. Get ready to immerse yourself in the beauty and culture of the Philippines! Scan the QR code and register now. #VIPTour2024 #LoveThePhilippines

[LOOK] PHILIPPINES RETAIN HIGHEST RATING FOR ANTI-TRAFFICKING EFFORTS IN 2024 US TRAFFICKING REPORT The Philippines retained its Tier 1 status in the 2024 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report recently released by the US State Department. Tier 1 ranking is the highest rating given to countries that satisfy the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking in persons under the US Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000. The Philippines has been on Tier 1 status since 2016. Full Press Release: /yhkcnryp Photo Courtesy: U.S. State Department

[ADVISORY] UPDATE ON CONSULAR SERVICE FEES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024 Starting 01 July 2024, the Philippine Embassy and Consulates General in the United States will charge a $10 expedite service fee for all consular services—except passports—provided during consular outreach missions. In addition, a $10 expedite service fee will apply to consular documents released on the same or next day at the Philippine Embassy/Consulate General. For more information, please refer to the Schedule of Fees of your nearest Embassy/Consulate General. Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C. Schedule of Fees - /schedule-and-fees/

[LOOK] INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST DRUG ABUSE AND ILLICIT TRAFFICKING (IDADAIT) The Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C. joins the annual observance of International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (IDADAIT). Embracing the theme, "The Evidence is Clear: Invest in Prevention," the campaign promotes drug policies grounded in science and research, with a strong emphasis on respecting human rights. It calls for a deep understanding of the social, economic, and health implications of drug use and advocates for an imperative, evidence-based approach to strengthen prevention and treatment efforts.

[ADVISORY] HOLIDAY CLOSURE The public is advised that the Philippine Embassy will be closed on the following day in July: -04 July, Thursday (US Independence Day) Clients with scheduled appointments are requested to email the following sections for further instructions and/or rescheduling: Passport : passport@phembassy-us.org Notarials : notarials@phembassy-us.org Dual Citizenship : dualcitizenship@phembassy-us.org Visa : visa@phembassy-us.org For live emergencies, please call 911 or your local authorities. For consular emergencies, please contact the Embassy’s emergency number at 202-368-2767.

[REGISTER] 2024 VERY IMPORTANT PINOY (VIP) TOUR The Philippine Embassy invites you to the 2024 Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour! Join us from July 21st to 30th for an unforgettable journey through Manila, Bacolod, Cagayan de Oro, Bukidnon and Iligan. Get ready to immerse yourself in the beauty and culture of the Philippines! Scan the QR code and register now. #VIPTour2024 #LoveThePhilippines

[LOOK] MWO-OWWA DC CELEBRATES MIGRANT WORKERS DAY IN CAYMAN ISLANDS The Migrant Workers Office and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (MWO-OWWA) of the Philippine Embassy in Washington, DC, celebrated the Filipino Migrant Workers Day on June 9, 2024 at the Lion’s Community Center in Grand Cayman, Islands. Organized by the Philippine Independence Day Committee (PIDC) in Cayman Islands, the annual celebration in honor of the Filipino Migrant Workers was the first ever to be undertaken in the Caribbean. Full Press Release: /57x2dau5

[LOOK] PH EMBASSY’S WEBINAR ON FILIPINO CULTURE CELEBRATED INDEPENDENCE DAY WITH YOUNG FIL-AMS As part of the Philippine Independence Day celebrations in Washington D.C. this June, the Philippine Embassy in Washington DC organized a special webinar entitled "Filipino Culture: Filling in the Void." The event featured guest speaker Professor Felipe M. de Leon, Jr., former Chairman of the National Commission on Culture and Arts. Full Press Release: /3x24erfu

[LOOK] “COURAGE, DETERMINATION, AND BAYANIHAN SPIRIT DEFINE US AS A PEOPLE” - AMB. ROMUALDEZ The Philippine Embassy proudly celebrated the 126th Philippine Independence Day with a reception specially organized for several Filipino community leaders and partners on 12 June 2024 at Philippine Chancery Annex, a historic and national landmark, located along Embassy Row in Washington, D.C. This significant event commemorated the country's proclamation of independence from Spanish colonial rule on June 12, 1898. Full Press Release: /3nn4djah

[LOOK] PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN WASHINGTON, DC WELCOMES ALLIES, PARTNERS AND FRIENDS AT DIPLOMATIC RECEPTION CELEBRATING THE 126TH ANNIVERSARY OF PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE The Embassy of the Philippines welcomed important partners in U.S. government agencies and the U.S. Congress as well as the Diplomatic Corps at a reception on June 13 to celebrate the 126th anniversary of the Proclamation of Independence of the Republic of the Philippines. Full Press Release: /5x9przmp

[REGISTER] 2024 VERY IMPORTANT PINOY (VIP) TOUR The Philippine Embassy invites you to the 2024 Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour! Join us from July 21st to 30th for an unforgettable journey through Manila, Bacolod, Cagayan de Oro, Bukidnon and Iligan. Get ready to immerse yourself in the beauty and culture of the Philippines! Scan the QR code and register now. #VIPTour2024 #LoveThePhilippines