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Submit Your Absentee Ballot 2024
United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Message for U.S. Citizens: Reminder – Submit Your Absentee Ballot October 8, 2024 If you haven’t already, please submit your absentee ballot as soon as possible. In general, absentee ballots need to be received by your voting district on or before Election Day, November 5, 2024. To help ensure your…
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September 2024 DFAS Retiree Newsletter
The September 2024 DFAS Retiree Newsletter is now available here: https://www.dfas.mil/retireenews The newsletter includes important information on what military retirees must do before accepting employment compensation from a foreign government. It also has information to share with your loved ones on how to report the death of a military retiree or SBP annuitant. We are…
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U.S. Embassy in the Philippines September 26 & 27, 2024
U.S. Embassy in the Philippines U.S. Embassy Consular Update: Certain Visa-Related Services will be Unavailable on September 26 and 27 There will be a scheduled interruption of some visa services on September 26 and 27 during the transition to a new visa appointment scheduling system. Scheduled visa appointments at the U.S. Embassy are not being…
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Health Alert: Increased Dengue Risk in the Philippines 09/19/2024
U.S. Embassy Manila, PhilippinesU.S. Consular Agency Cebu, PhilippinesSeptember 19, 2024 Health Alert: Increased Dengue Risk in the Philippines The Philippines has been added to the CDC Global Dengue Travel Health Notice due to a higher than usual number of dengue cases. This means travelers to the country may face an increased risk of contracting dengue,…
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Smart Traveler Enrollment Program
U.S. Embassy Manila, Philippines U.S. Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines September 18, 2024 Message for U.S. Citizens: Launch of the New Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) – Re-Enroll Now! Location: Worldwide Event: On September 16, 2024, the Department of State launched a new version of the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). Re-enroll in the new system…
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New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC)
MANILA BULLETIN HEADS UP, TRAVELERS LOOK: New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) General Manager Angelito Alvares announces the new terminal assignment at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on Monday, September 9. Alvarez said they will focus on reassigning terminals, as “Terminal 2 will become purely domestic, terminal 1 will be used by Philippine Airlines and…
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U.S. Embassy Opening New Visa Application Center
U.S. Embassy in the Philippines ANNOUNCEMENT: The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines will open a new Visa Application Center (VAC), launch an updated visa appointment system, and expand call center services to U.S. citizens in the Philippines starting on September 28. The new VAC will be located at Parqal Building 8, Level 3, Diosdado Macapagal…
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Update: Remote Services in Olongapo City and Angeles City 09-03-2024
Allen “Pop” Reeves American Legion Post 123 U.S. Embassy Manila, PhilippinesU.S. Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines September 3, 2024 Update regarding Remote Services in Olongapo City on September 10, 2024, and Angeles City on September 11, 2024 This message contains additional venue and scheduling details for upcoming remote services events. Please read carefully if you are…
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Claims predators are preying on your benefits
Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Claims predators are preying on your benefits with their profit in mind. These companies or individuals may try to charge Veterans or their families a fee for benefits assistance. It is crucial to remember that you should never pay a fee to file an initial claim…
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Vietnam Veterans of Australia Day Ceremony 09/18/2024
On Sunday, August 18, 2024, VVA Chapter PI 887 President Jim Lary and Secretary Ray Jones attended the Vietnam Veterans of Australia Day Ceremony in Clark Veterans Cemetery, Angeles City, Philippines (photos attached). A very nice ceremony with one of our staunchest allies. Lest we forget. Photo #1 – President Lary and Secretary Jones with…
