(Eagle News)–The Department of Foreign Affairs’ consular office in Lipa, Batangas will be closed on Monday, Oct. 5.
The DFA said the temporary closure was to pave the way for a disinfection of the premises and the “implementation of other preventive measures to manage risks against COVID-19.”
The DFA said affected applicants or those with confirmed appointments must secure another appointment by emailing lipa.rco@dfa.gov.ph with the following information:
– Name
– Date of birth
– Original appointment date and time
– Preferred date and time of new appointment
The new appointment may be on any working day (Monday to Friday) from October 6 to November 6 during the consular office’s regular operation hours (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
Applicants who need emergency or urgent consular services may contact the office by email at lipa.rco@dfa.gov.ph
The office’s operations will resume on Tuesday, Oct. 6.
“The DFA requests the public’s understanding and cooperation as we continue to battle against this pandemic,” the DFA said.