U.S. Embassy Manila, Philippines

U.S. Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines 

November 5, 2025

Location: Visayas and Regions of MIMAROPA, and CARAGA

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 4 was raised over some parts of Palawan as Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi) accelerated over the coastal waters of El Nido, according to the latest bulletin of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAG-ASA) on November 5, 2025.

The American Citizens Services (ACS) unit is monitoring the continued impacts of Typhoon Tino, which damaged communications, transportation, and utilities infrastructure and brought about flooding and landslides in MIMAROPA, Bicol, Western Visayas, Negros Island, Central Visayas, Western Visayas, and CARAGA.  The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported 52 fatalities. A state of calamity was declared in the entire province of Cebu.

While we continue to work with Local Government Units (LGUs) to assist U.S. citizens affected by the typhoon, concerned family members and friends may seek direct assistance from the:

Office of Civil Defense – Regional Offices

Department of Social Welfare and Development – Field Offices

Philippine Red Cross – Welfare

Actions to take:

• If you are in the affected areas and require immediate, emergency assistance, contact your local government authorities or the organizations listed above.
• Monitor the local media and the PAG-ASA website for updates.
• Monitor updates from local disaster and risk reduction management offices or the National Disaster and Risk Reduction Management Council.
• Join the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive continued updates, alerts, and messages from the Embassy.

The U.S. Consular Agency located in Waterfront Hotel, Lahug, Cebu remains operational for regular appointments. 

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For further information and assistance:

• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
• Contact the U.S. Embassy in Manila, Philippines, located at 1201 Roxas Boulevard, at +(63) (2) 5301-2000, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. After-hours emergency number for U.S. citizens is +(63) (2) 5301-2000.
• Call 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada or 1-202-501-4444 from other countries from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).
• See the State Department’s travel website for the Worldwide Caution, Travel Advisories, Alerts, and the Philippines Country Specific Information.
• Follow us on X and Facebook.

Announcement for J Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants

The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines is pleased to announce the availability of J visa appointment slots in our scheduling system.

We understand that some applicants are encountering technical difficulties when trying to secure an appointment. If you experience any issues, please reach out to the Embassy’s Customer Service Center for assistance.

You can contact the call center at (+632) 7792-8988 or (+632) 8548-8223. Our representatives are available to assist you from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Manila time, excluding U.S. and Philippine holidays.

For additional support, you may also submit your inquiries through our online inquiry form.

We appreciate your patience and look forward to assisting you with your visa application.