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Filipinos in America
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Posted 05/15/2010 |
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Bad news for Philippine passport applicants in Florida
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Philippine passport applicants in Florida serviced by the Philippine Honorary Consulate in Fort Lauderdale,
must now fly or drive to Washington D.C. for service. |
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“I want to make sure that our government is
always within the reach of Filipinos in
America,” said Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo during her visit to Washington
D.C. on May 18, 2003.
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On that day the President declared three
honorary consulates will be established in the
US to assist in promoting the welfare of the
Philippines and Filipinos in America and bring
the government closer to Filipinos. To begin
with, the President announced the appointment of
Angelo S. Macatangay, M.D. as Honorary Consul
for Miami in South Florida. The Philippine
Honorary Consulate's (PHC) office provides visa
services,
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performs notarization services, extending assistance, and
promoting the welfare of Filipino nationals in its jurisdiction.
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WDCPE, PHC CHEERED
BY FILIPINO COMMUNITY
Filipinos in Florida strongly supported and availed of the PHC's
services because of its convenience, availability, and
cost-effectiveness.
Among the major beneficiaries of PHC services were Filipino passport
applicants.
Working in conjunction with the Philippine Embassy in Washington D.C.
(WDCPE) the PHC volunteered to notarize the signatures on passport
applications from applicants who personally appeared before the Honorary
Consul. The idea, borne out of voluminous requests from Filipinos in
Florida, was approved by the Philippine Embassy. The PHC also notarizes
authentications, powers of attorneys and other similar documents.
“Filipinos cheered upon learning they do not have to fly or drive to
Washington D.C. to make a personal appearance when renewing or applying
for passports,” said Philippine Honorary Consul General Angelo S.
Macatangay. “Since we were already performing notarial services for
authentications, certificates, and other documents it was no problem at
all. It meant so much to the Filipinos in Florida, it's a good thing.”
Sooner than later however, Filipinos were about to find out that good
things don't last forever.
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