Previous Advisories

Primer on the Overseas Absentee Voting Act of 2004 (Republic Act No. 9189). (for detailed information on the Overseas Absentee Act of 2003, particularly on who are eligible to register and be certified as an overseas absentee voter).

Effective 1 July 2008, the Balikbayan Privilege Pursuant to Republic Act 9174 is extended to the FOREIGN MEMBERS of the FAMILIES of FILIPINOS AND FORMER FILIPINOS, when traveling together regardless of the frequency of their travel.
(22 July 2008)

New On-Line Application Process For The Issuance Of The POEA Travel Exit Clearance for Balik-Manggagawa / Workers-on-Leave (BM / WOL)

Current Regulations on Issuance of Driving Licenses in Sweden

Warning to the Public on Scams via Telephones / SMS

Advisory to Filipinos Travelling to Europe: Expansion of the Schengen Region

Learn Filipino Program - the first internet-based guide to learning the Filipino language

Application of birth, death, marriage certificates and certificate of no marriage cab be made on-line. Visit the National Statistics Office website at www.e-census.com.ph
(15 April 2004)

Enjoy the Benefits of dual citizenship
(30 June 2006)

Additional Guidelines for Filipino Citizens with Dual or Multiple Citizenship on Arrival/Departure in the Philippines
(4 January 2005)

Renewal of Driver's License while Abroad for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW)