Consulate General of the Philippines Frankfurt

Public Advisory: Delays in the Availability of Passports in Philippine Embassies and Consulates General

17 March 2020 – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Office of Consular Affairs informs the public that due to disruptions in the services of its logistics partners following the declaration of an enhanced community quarantine in the whole of Luzon effective 17 March 2020, there will be delays in the delivery and availability of passports in Philippine Embassies and Consulates General until normal operations resume once the quarantine period ends.

Passport applicants with questions or emergencies may get in touch with the Philippine Embassy or Consulate General where they filed their passport application. The contact details of the Embassies and Consulates General may be found at https://dfa.gov.ph/…/dfa-dire…/our-foreign-service-posts-dfa. END

COVID-19 UPDATE

PLEASE BE INFORMED:
COVID-19 UPDATE |

From Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles (www.facebook.com/PTV)

– Anyone flying in from abroad via NAIA will remain in Metro Manila until the domestic travel ban is lifted. If the ultimate destination is in the provinces, we suggest you fly in via Clark, Cebu and other airports not under quarantine.

Advisory: COVID-19

Advisory: COVID-19
12 March 2020

The Philippine Consulate General informs Filipino nationals residing in the 7 states under its jurisdiction of the following:

1. As of 11 March 2020, German Government health authorities have recorded 1,567 persons infected with COVID-19, which have resulted in 3 deaths. Cases of infection have been confirmed in all federal states, with the bulk of the cases recorded in Baden-Wuerttemberg (277), Bavaria (366) and North Rhine-Westphalia (484).

2. The Consulate encourages members of the Filipino community to follow prescribed guidelines for prevention – wash hands regularly, avoid touching public surfaces, cover nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing, and seek medical care if feeling ill. Avoiding large gatherings and unnecessary travel, especially to high-risk areas, is also recommended to minimize the chances of exposure to the virus.

3. Among sources of updated information pertaining to the situation in Germany with regard to COVID-19 are the websites of the Federal Ministry of Health (www.bundesgesundheitsministerium.de) and the Robert Koch Institute (www.rki.de). Everyone is encouraged to be apprised of developments and to follow appropriate recommendations.

4. Currently in effect in the Philippines is a temporary travel ban for passengers arriving from or transiting via China, Macau, Hong Kong and parts of South Korea (province of Gyeonsang, Daegu and Cheongdo). Exempted from this ban are Filipinos and their spouse/children, foreigners with Philippine permanent resident visas and members of the diplomatic corps.

5. With regard to announcements made on 12 March 2020 by Philippine Government officials concerning “community quarantine” over the National Capital Region and by local government units, the Consulate shall issue appropriate advisories on the matter upon receipt of official guidelines.

6. For Filipino nationals requiring emergency assistance, the Consulate’s Assistance-to-Nationals Officer may be reached at +49 151 5354-6841. During work hours, the Consulate may be contacted through telephone number +49 69 870-066-900 or email address frankfurtpcg.consular@dfa.gov.ph.

7. The Consulate is actively monitoring the situation and shall provide updates as necessary.

Maraming salamat at mag-ingat po tayong lahat!

Consulate General of the Philippines
Frankfurt, Germany