In view of the heavy volume of passport applications received by RCOs (Regional Consular Offices) and the on-going system maintenance at the BSP-EPC(Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas - E-passport Personalization Center), DFA OCA (Office of Consular Affairs) suspends the application for express processing in RCOs until such time that e-passport production normalizes.

This is to inform all Regional Consular Offices (RCOs) that OCA is now accepting application for the accreditation of travel and recruitment agencies, both for first time applicants and for renewal, from 01 June to 20 August 2013

Department of Foreign Affairs
is in need of:
CONSULAR ASSISTANTS

Applicants must possess the following qualifications:

• Must be a Filipino Citizen


• Male/Female; not more than 30 years of age


• Graduate of any 4-year course


• Civil Service Eligibility or its equivalent


• Must be flexible, willing to multi-task and can work under pressure with minimum supervision


• Must have good interpersonal skills


• Must have good communication skills (oral & written) in English and Filipino


• Must be Computer-Literate (can type fast/ accurately)

Interested applicants are requested to bring the following documents:

• Resumé


• Photocopy of:
• Diploma


• Transcript of Records


• Certificate of Civil Service Eligibility or its equivalent


• NBI Clearance


• Birth Certificate

All applications must be submitted on or before 10 July 2013

Visit or Contact us at:

Regional Consular Office, 2nd Floor East Block Square,
Circumferencial Road, Brgy. Villamonte, Bacolod City
(034) 434-8334 or (034) 435-6358
rcobacolod@gmail.com and dfa_bacolod@yahoo.com

TO ALL HEADS OF DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT OWNED AND CONTROLLED CORPORATIONS AND GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, PROVINCIAL GOVERNORS AND CITY MAYORS AND ALL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS/EMPLOYEES WHO ARE HOLDERS OF DIPLOMATIC OR OFFICIAL MACHINE-READABLE PASSPORTS:

The DFA has phased out the issuance of the series of Philippine diplomatic and official passports which do not contain the signature of the bearer.

However, there are still a number of these types of diplomatic and official Machine Readable Passports (MRPs) that are currently being used by government officials/employees for their official travel abroad.

Considering that this type of passport is no longer being issued and with a view to facilitating the official travel of concerned government officials, please be advised that the diplomatic or official MRPs, without signature of the bearer, particularly the following series will be replaced/renewed with a diplomatic or official e-Passport before the next intended official travel abroad:

Diplomatic Passport Series Nos. : DP0004240 to DP0008389

Official Passport Series Nos. : OF0008212 to OF0020000

In commemoration of the 46th Founding Anniversary of ASEAN on 7 August 2013, the Office of ASEAN Affairs is organizing a painting contest with the theme “Our People, Our Future Together.” This painting contest aims to bring ASEAN into the consciousness of the Filipinos and encourage participation among Filipino artists. The contest is open to all Filipino artists from 15-30 years old.

Interested participants are required to submit the following requirements:

Duly accomplished Entry Form (copy attached) including:

• Artist’s name and a short biography (maximum 400 words)
• Title of the artwork and brief description
• Medium used, size and year it was made

Five (5) of 5” x 7” high resolution photos of the artwork:

• 1 Full Shot
• 2 Close up (details of the painting)
• 2 Progressive shot (while the artwork is being done)

One (1) 1” x 1” photo of the artist

Original or reproduction of sketches or studies must be submitted

Entries must be submitted on or before 10 July 2013 to the Office of ASEAN Affairs: 8th Floor, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City or through email: aseandivision4@gmail.com.

Download Asean-Philippines Painting Contest Entry Form here

The National Youth Commission (NYC) is now accepting applications for the 40th Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Program (SSEAYP).

Applicants must be physically and mentally fit to travel, aged between 18-30 years old as of April 1, 2013 and of good moral character.

Applicants may mail or bring their application to Ms. Marielou A. Chua of the NYC at the 4th Flr., Bookman Building, 373 Quezon Avenue, Quezon City or submit through sseayp40@nyc.gov.ph on or before April 12, 2013. For further details, they may also call telephone no. 02-4162833 or Ms. Rhenelyn Dadulo of the NYC Visayas at Tel. No. 032-2689531. (JCM/LAF/PIA6)

Click here for the SSEAYP application form