U.S. Embassy Manila, Philippines 

U.S. Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines 

February 23, 2026

Demonstration Alert – Trillion Peso March

Location: EDSA Shrine, the People Power Monument, and Eton Centris in Quezon City

Event: “Trillion Peso March” on February 25, 2026

Various church and civil society groups will hold day-long activities on February 25 across three sites in Quezon City. The “Trillion Peso March” coincides with the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution and follows previous large-scale anti-corruption protests held on September 21 and November 30, 2025.

The primary gathering sites are expected to be the EDSA Shrine at the intersection of EDSA and Ortigas Avenue, the People Power Monument on White Plains Avenue, and the Eton Centris complex at the corner of EDSA and Quezon Avenue. U.S. citizens should anticipate significant traffic congestion, public transport disruptions, and a heavy security presence in these areas throughout the day.

Actions to Take: 

• U.S. citizens should avoid the rallies. Foreign nationals found engaging in a protest or mass demonstration could be considered in violation of their immigration status.
• Exercise caution when in the vicinity of any large gatherings, as even peaceful rallies/demonstrations have the potential to turn violent without warning.  Follow instructions from local authorities.
• Follow local media and government sources for updates on possible disruptions and re-routing schemes as heavy traffic congestion and road closures are expected near protest venues.

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 For further information and assistance:

• See the State Department’s travel website for the Worldwide Caution, Travel Advisories, Alerts, and the Philippines Country Specific Information.
• 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).
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U.S. Embassy Manila, Philippines 

U.S. Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines

February 20, 2026

The U.S. Consular Agency in Cebu is implementing a temporary mandatory transition to Pay.gov as the sole accepted payment method, effective February 25, 2026. This change enhances security and efficiency in processing consular services.

Payment Requirements:

• Pay.gov is the only authorized payment method beginning February 25, 2026, until further notice.
• All payments must be completed through Pay.gov before or during your appointment.
• You must present your Pay.gov payment confirmation receipt at your appointment.
• Cash and other payment methods cannot be accepted at this time.

To submit payment please use the following links:

• For Passport Application Fee
  •  Form DS-82 Passport Renewal: Pay.gov – Overseas U.S. Adult Passport Renewal Fee
  • Form DS-11 U.S. Passport Application Fee: Pay.gov – Form DS-11 Passport Application Fee
• For Notary fee: Pay.gov – U.S. Notary Service
• For CRBA applications: please follow the instructions on mytravel.gov to submit and pay for the application online.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

• In the name fields on the payment site, please use your current legal name, even if it is different from the name that appears on your prior passport. If you are submitting a payment on behalf of another passport renewal applicant, please enter their name. All fields are required.
• Print or save your payment confirmation receipt.
• Bring the receipt to your appointment. Appointments without valid Pay.gov payment confirmation cannot be processed and will require rescheduling.

We appreciate your cooperation in implementing this important security measure. For Pay.gov technical assistance, visit pay.gov/public/help. For consular service inquiries, contact the Cebu Consular Agency through our official website.

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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.

Security Alert

U.S. Embassy Manila, Philippines

U.S. Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines

February 20, 2026 

Location: Mindanao

Event: Due to security concerns, U.S. Embassy Manila has updated its internal policy to restrict the approved areas for personal travel by U.S. government personnel visiting Davao City.

Effective immediately, U.S. government personnel may not engage in personal travel to areas of Davao City other than the Central Business District, Davao International Airport, and the main thoroughfare that leads from Davao City to Davao del Norte along the Davao Gulf. U.S. government personnel may still undertake personal travel to the areas identified above and to Davao del Norte Province, Dinagat Island, Samal Island, and Siargao Island.

There is no specific security threat to U.S. government personnel, property, or private U.S. citizens. U.S. citizen travelers should be advised that the Embassy may be limited in its capacity to respond to security incidents or requests for consular assistance in these areas.

Travel advice regarding Mindanao is now:

• The Davao City Central Business District, Davao International Airport, and the main thoroughfare that leads from Davao City to Davao del Norte along the Davao Gulf, as well as Davao del Norte Province, Dinagat Island, Samal Island, and Siargao Island are under a Level 2: Exercise Caution advisory.
• The Sulu Archipelago, Sulu Sea, and Marawi City remain under a Level 4: Do Not Travel advisory.
• All other areas of Mindanao remain under a Level 3: Reconsider Travel advisory.

Actions to Take:

• U.S. citizens should reconsider travel to areas of Davao City other than the Central Business District, Davao International Airport, and the main thoroughfare that leads from Davao City to Davao del Norte along the Davao Gulf.

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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.

U.S. Embassy Manila, Philippines 

U.S. Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines

February 19, 2026

The U.S. Embassy’s American Citizen Services (ACS) Unit and representatives from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will visit Davao City, Philippines on February 24, 2026, to provide remote services to U.S. citizens. Services will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Event location:  Acacia Hotel Davao, Acacia Ballrooms 2&3 (google map location) – J.P. Laurel Ave, Agdao, Davao City, 8000 Davao del Sur

Service Hours: 7:00am-11:00am

Note that the Social Security Administration (SSA) will NOT offer walk-in services at the remote services event.

Available Services: 

• AMERICAN CITIZENS SERVICES 
  • Applicants for Citizenship and Passport services must review all information on the U.S. Embassy website and come prepared with all required documents.
• Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA)
  • All CRBA applicants MUST register through the eCRBA system and carefully follow the instructions for uploading required documents and paying the fee online.  Applicants MUST present the travel summary (confirmation of payment) as proof of eCRBA registration to proceed with their application.  If you do not present the travel summary you will be turned away.  Please review and follow the complete instructions at: eCRBA Application – U.S. Embassy in the Philippines
  • If you are over 18 and applying for U.S. citizenship, you will need to be interviewed at the Embassy or Consular Agency in Cebu. Please review the instructions on our website to make an appointment.

• U.S. passport applications
  • If you are eligible to renew your passport on a DS-82 you do not need to personally appear for your passport application. Avoid long lines and renew your adult passport by mail, instructions here.
• Notarial services 

• VETERANS AFFAIRS
  • Regional office
    • Answering inquiries about VA benefits and claims.
    • Helping complete applications for compensation or pension benefits.
    • Providing information on PACT Act claims.
    • Health-related services for eligible veterans only:
    • Registration/Enrollment
    • Medical Appointment needs
    • Foreign Medical Program overview
    • VHIC ID Application
    • Preventive Immunizations
    • Health and Wellness needs
    • Suicide Prevention Program
    • Veteran Crisis Line information

What to Bring: 

• Originals documents and photocopies required for your specific service
• Passport applicants: Bring a passport photograph meeting these requirements.
• Documents and photos must be prepared in advance.  Embassy personnel cannot provide printing, copying, or photography services.

Help Us Plan: 

Please complete our brief survey to indicate which services you need and help us anticipate attendance:  https://forms.office.com/g/D9yjXXJvYn

Payment for ACS Services: 

Fees must be paid in exact change (Philippine pesos ONLY).

We look forward to serving you in Davao City!

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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.

U.S. Embassy Manila, Philippines 

U.S. Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines

February 12, 2026

The U.S. Embassy’s American Citizen Services (ACS) Unit and representatives from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will visit Davao City, Philippines on February 24, 2026, to provide remote services to U.S. citizens. Services will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Details on venue and hours will be shared closer to the event date.

Note that the Social Security Administration (SSA) will NOT offer walk-in services at the remote services event.

Available Services: 

• AMERICAN CITIZENS SERVICES 
  • Applicants for Citizenship and Passport services must review all information on the U.S. Embassy website and come prepared with all required documents.
• Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA)
  • All CRBA applicants MUST register through the eCRBA system and carefully follow the instructions for uploading required documents and paying the fee online.  Applicants MUST present the travel summary (confirmation of payment) as proof of eCRBA registration to proceed with their application.  If you do not present the travel summary you will be turned away.  Please review and follow the complete instructions at: eCRBA Application – U.S. Embassy in the Philippines

• • If you are over 18 and applying for U.S. citizenship, you will need to be interviewed at the Embassy or Consular Agency in Cebu. Please review the instructions on our website to make an appointment.
• U.S. passport applications
  • If you are eligible to renew your passport on a DS-82 you do not need to personally appear for your passport application. Avoid long lines and renew your adult passport by mail, instructions here.
• Notarial services 

• VETERANS AFFAIRS
  • Regional office
    • Answering inquiries about VA benefits and claims.
    • Helping complete applications for compensation or pension benefits.
    • Providing information on PACT Act claims.
    • Health-related services for eligible veterans only:
    • Registration/Enrollment
    • Medical Appointment needs
    • Foreign Medical Program overview
    • VHIC ID Application
    • Preventive Immunizations
    • Health and Wellness needs
    • Suicide Prevention Program
    • Veteran Crisis Line information

What to Bring: 

• Originals documents and photocopies required for your specific service
• Passport applicants: Bring a passport photograph meeting these requirements.
• Documents and photos must be prepared in advance.  Embassy personnel cannot provide printing, copying, or photography services.

Help Us Plan: 

Please complete our brief survey to indicate which services you need and help us anticipate attendance:  https://forms.office.com/g/D9yjXXJvYn

Payment for ACS Services: 

Fees must be paid in exact change (Philippine pesos ONLY).

We look forward to serving you in Davao City!

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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.

Changes in 2Go Express Premium Service Fee

Effective February 1, the fee for 2Go Express Premium Drop-off/Pick-up services has increased to Php 630.00 per visa applicant.  There are no additional fees or processing charges.  This rate applies to 2GO Premium locations nationwide.  Please request and keep an official receipt for any charges or payments made.

Pick-up and drop-off of passports and documents at the U.S. Embassy’s offsite Visa Application Center (VAC) in Parqal Mall, Parañaque City will remain free of charge.

Please contact the Embassy’s customer service hotline at (02) 8548-8223 if you have any document submission or delivery issues during this transition.

Demonstration Alert
U.S. Embassy Manila, Philippines 
U.S. Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines
February 5, 2026

Location: Near U.S. Embassy along Kalaw Avenue in Manila

Event: Small-Scale Anti-U.S. Protests Expected near the U.S. Embassy on Friday, February 6, 2026

The protest is scheduled for Friday, February 6, 2026.  The group will assemble along Kalaw Avenue at 9:30 a.m. and begin marching toward the Embassy at approximately 9:45 a.m. with approximately 50-100 expected attendees.  The protest will include a range of organizations and associations, from the Philippines-Palestine Friendship Association to the Philippines-Bolivarian Venezuela Friendship Association, calling for action against “U.S. Imperialist Wars and Fascism.”

Actions to Take: 

• U.S. citizens should avoid the rallies, as even peaceful rallies/demonstrations have the potential to turn violent without warning. Foreign nationals found engaging in a protest or mass demonstration could be considered in violation of their immigration status.
• Monitor local media and government sources for updates on possible disruptions and re-routing schemes as heavy traffic congestion and road closures are expected near protest venues.
• Follow instructions from local authorities.
• Exercise caution when in the vicinity of any large gatherings.

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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.

U.S. Embassy Manila, Philippines 

U.S. Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines

February 5, 2025

The U.S. Embassy’s American Citizens Services (ACS) Unit is pleased to announce an upcoming outreach event in partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Federal Benefits Unit/Social Security Administration (SSA). We will provide in-person services in Davao City on February 24, 2026. This event is an opportunity to access a range of consular services closer to your community.

Next Steps:

Venue details and additional instructions will be provided approximately one week before the event. To help us plan and ensure we can meet your needs, please take a moment to complete a brief survey regarding your service requirements and expected attendance.

https://forms.office.com/g/D9yjXXJvYn

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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.