Passport appointments at the Philippine Embassy can only be obtained through the DFA’s Global Online Appointment System at www.passport.gov.ph
All visitors and applicants are required to present any of the following to be allowed entry into the Chancery:

  1. A certificate of full dose vaccination with boosters dose (3/3) (2/2 for single dose vaccine);
  2. If certificate of vaccination with booster is not available, a negative Covid-19 test to be present which maybe:
  • Negative Rapid test taken within 24 hour
  • A negative Self Test taken in the last 24 hours duly registered at gov.gr
  • Negative RT-PCR Test taken within 48 hours before appointment
In addition, all visitors and clients inside the Embassy premises must observe the following safety protocols:

  1. Observe physical distancing
  2. Wear face masks at all times
  3. Disinfect hands
REMINDER: All visitors or clients must have appointments except those who are claiming their passports, visas or documents

CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

The Philippine Embassy in Athens will be closed to the public on the following days in observance of the Philippine and Greek holidays:

  • 02 January 2023 - Special Non-working holiday
  • 06 January 2023 - Epiphany
  • 27 February 2023 - Clean Monday
  • 06 April 2023 - Maundy Thursday
  • 07 April 2023 - Good Friday
  • 10 April 2023 - Araw ng Kagitingan
  • 14 April 2023 - Orthodox Good Friday
  • 17 April 2023 - Orthodox Easter Monday
  • 01 May 2023 - Labor Day
  • 05 June 2023 - Whit Monday
  • 12 June 2023 - Philippine Independence Day
  • 21 August 2023 - Ninoy Aquino Day
  • 28 August 2023 - National Heroes Day
  • 01 November 2023 - All Saint's Day
  • 02 November 2023 - Special Non-Working Day
  • 27 November 2023 - Bonifacio Day
  • 08 December 2023 - Feast of the Immaculate Conception
  • 25 December 2023 - Christmas Day
  • 26 December 2023 - Boxing Day
CONTACT DETAILS

26 Antheon, Paleo Psychiko,  15452, Athens, Greece
(0030) 210 672 1837
For emergency: +306974319539
(0030) 210 672 1883
athens.pe@dfa.gov.ph

Consular Section

(0030) 210 672 2011

Office Hours

Consular Processing:
Monday to Friday
(except holidays)
9:00 am-4:00 pm

All visitors and applicants are required to present any of the following to be allowed entry into the Chancery:

  1. A certificate of full dose vaccination with boosters dose (3/3) (2/2 for single dose vaccine);
  2. If certificate of vaccination with booster is not available, a negative Covid-19 test to be present which maybe:
  • Negative Rapid test taken within 24 hour
  • A negative Self Test taken in the last 24 hours duly registered at gov.gr
  • Negative RT-PCR Test taken within 48 hours before appointment
In addition, all visitors and clients inside the Embassy premises must observe the following safety protocols:

  1. Observe physical distancing
  2. Wear face masks at all times
  3. Disinfect hands
REMINDER: All visitors or clients must have appointments except those who are claiming their passports, visas or documents

CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

The Philippine Embassy in Athens will be closed to the public on the following days in observance of the Philippine and Greek holidays:

  • 02 January 2023 - Special Non-working holiday
  • 06 January 2023 - Epiphany
  • 27 February 2023 - Clean Monday
  • 06 April 2023 - Maunday Thursday
  • 07 April 2023 - Good Friday
  • 10 April 2023 - Araw ng Kagitingan
  • 14 April 2023 - Orthodox Good Friday
  • 17 April 2023 - Orthodox Easter Monday
  • 01 May 2023 - Labor Day
  • 05 June 2023 - Whit Monday
  • 12 June 2023 - Philippine Independence Day
  • 21 August 2023 - Ninoy Aquino Day
  • 28 August 2023 - National Heroes Day
  • 01 November 2023 - All Saint's Day
  • 02 November 2023 - Special Non-Working Day
  • 27 November 2023 - Bonifacio Day
  • 08 December 2023 - Feast of the Immaculate Conception
  • 25 December 2023 - Christmas Day
  • 26 December 2023 - Boxing Day
CONTACT DETAILS

26 Antheon, Paleo Psychiko, 15452, Athens, Greece
(0030) 210 672 1837
For emergency: +306974319539
(0030) 210 672 1883
athens.pe@dfa.gov.ph

Consular Section

(0030) 210 672 2011

Office Hours

Consular Processing:
Monday to Friday
(except holidays)
9:00 am-4:00 pm

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The ASEAN Plus Bazaar for Support of the Friends of the Child (FOC) 26-27 March 2023 at the Hellenic Foundation for Culture

Source: Alpha TV (26-March-2023)

20 March 2023 - Around 30 Athens-based Filipinos availed of free health screening services, which included blood sugar and cholesterol testing, as part of the Health and Positive Living Forum for OFWs co-sponsored by the Philippine Embassy in Athens and the Migrant Workers Office on 19 March 2023. Over 50 Filipinos attended the lectures on physical and mental health by Filipino and Greek resource persons which followed the health screening. The event was held at Pinoy Fitness and Dance Studio in Athens in celebration of National Women’s Month.

H.E. Le Hong Truong, Ambassador of Vietnam, current ACAT Chair giving his remarks at the opening of the ASEAN Plus Bazaar in Support for the Friends of the Child (FOC) Charity Associations

Chairman of the Regional Council of Attica. Dr. Georgios Dimopoulos delivering his remarks at the opening of the ASEAN Plus Bazaar for Support of the Friends of the Child (FOC) Charity Association

25-26 March 2023 – an ASEAN Plus Bazaar for the support of the Friends of the Child (FOC) Charity Associations was held on 25-26 March 2023 at the Hellenic Foundation for Culture in Athens, Greece.

The ASEAN Plus Bazaar is the first bazaar ever organized by ACAT. Under the Chairmanship of the Embassy of Vietnam, the event was participated in by the Embassies of Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand, the Honorary Consulate of Malaysia, and joined by Embassies of ASEAN Dialogue Partners China and Japan. The FOC Charity Association was the partner organizer of the event and recipient of the donation from the proceeds of the bazaar. Two Filipino-owned businesses “Pinoy Asian Fast Food” and “Sentro Otso” also participated under the banner of the Philippines. The Philippine Embassy supplied and operated the audio system which was augmented by the Indonesian Embassy’s speakers.

FOC Chair, Mrs Gianna Panagiotidou delivering her message at the opening of the bazaar

CDA Pornsith Pibulnakarinth of Thailand, Philippine Ambassador Giovanni Palec, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of the Hellenic Republic Deputy Director of Protocol Mr. Michail Angelopoulos, H.E. Le Hong Truong, Ambassador of Vietnam and Indonesian Ambassador Bebeb A.K.N Djundjunan

The two-day event featured charity activities and cultural performances from each ACAT country. Visitors of the bazaar, Greeks, diplomats, students, and nationals of participating countries enjoyed the food and delicacies and native products sold in the Bazaar. Songs from the participating ASEAN Embassies were played throughout the bazaar. Entrance to the bazaar was free.

The VIP Guests of the ASEAN Plus Bazar in Support for the FOC, together with the Ambassadors and Thailand’s CDA of the ASEAN Committee in Athens (ACAT) at the opening of the Bazaar

Each ACAT-member country featured cultural performances which were enjoyed by the visitors of the bazaar. On the first day of the bazaar, the Philippines presented a Filipino song “Sumayaw, Sumunod” by Anthony Carbonel and Philippine dances “Polka Sa Nayon” and “Sayaw sa Bangko” performed by the students of the Philippine School in Greece (PSG). On the second day, the Philippines offered the song “Bayan Ko” by Mr. James Peraleja from the Filipino community, the “Pallo-ok or Pattong” dance by the Cordillera group and an exhibition of Arnis techniques by the Kalidu Modern Arnis.

Mr. Anthony Carbone of the Philippines with his rendition of the song “Sumayaw, Sumunod” at the opening of the Bazaar

Students from the Philippine School in Greece performing Philippine traditional dance “Polka sa Nayon” at the opening of the bazaar

The Bazaar’s formal opening ceremony was highlighted by speeches from Vietnamese Ambassador H.E. Le Hong Truong as the current Chair of ACAT, Dr. Georgios Dimopoulos, Chairman of the Regional Council of Attica, and Mrs. Gianna Panagiotidou, Chair of the FOC. The opening was also graced by the presence of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director of A9 Directorate for Asia and Oceania Mr. Theodoros Michalopoulos, Mrs. Maria Solomou, Director of the Diplomatic Cabinet of the Presidency, the Ambassadors of Japan, and Pakistan, Mr. Nikos Samaras, the Deputy Director of Protocol Mr. Michail Angelopoulos and the Deputy Head of Mission of China Lai Bo, President of the Hellenic-Swiss Chamber of Commerce, and the Honorary Consul of Malaysia.

Philippine traditional dance “Polka sa Nayon”

Philippine Ambassdor Giovanni E. Palec with PSG school teacher, Mr. Arjay Hugo and the students from the Philippines School in Greece (PSG) at the Philippine Booth

The Philippine booth featured a Bahay Kubo theme, decorated with colorful banigs and hats, sinamay and malong, with products such as native bags, fans, coasters, capiz jewelry boxes, picture frames, mother of pearl utility boxes, abaca lanterns and native fans, and miniature jeepneys on display.

Ambassador and Mme. Giovanni Palec with PSG CEO Mr. Manfred Nickel, CEO of PSG, Principal and Directress Mrs. Gracia Celia Nickel and Teacher Wilhelmina Mendoza-Buado

The ASEAN Committee in Athens (ACAT) Ambassadors and Thailand’s Charge d’ Affaires with the ACAT Embassy officials’ Working Group: Indonesia - Mr. Thoso Pritharmoso, First Secretary; Philippines - Judy Barbara Robianes, First Secretary/Consul; Thailand - Mr. Pornsith Pibulnakarintr, Charge d’ Affaires a.i.; Vietnam - Ms. Nguyen Bao Ngoc, Third Secretary of the ASEAN Plus Bazaar

The ASEAN Committee in Athens (ACAT) Ambassadors and Thailand’s Charge d’ Affaires with FOC Chairman. From right to left: Thailand’s CDA Pornsith Pibulnakarinth, H.E. Le Hong Truong, Ambassador of Vietnam, current ACAT Chair, FOC Chair Gianna Panaggiotidou, Indonesian Ambassador Bebeb A.K.N Djundjunan and Philippine Ambassador Giovanni Palec

The visitors enjoyed the taste of Filipino food which were sold out even well before the closing time of the bazaar. Pancit bihon and lumpiang gulay were crowd favorites. Other sellable food items in the Philippine booth are buchi, siopao, siomai, dried mangoes, chocolate kisses and crackers were also on the booth. The Philippines also featured halo-halo, taho, Filipino-themed cocktails, Philippine mango juice, and ginger ale using fresh ingredients. Halo-halo was popular with visitors who queued for their turn to be served.

Philippine performers of “Arnis”, the Philippine National Sport and Martial Arts from Kalidu Modern Arnis

Philippines’ “Pallo-ok” or “Patong” dance at the second day of the Bazaar

Philippine Embassy personnel wore Filipiniana on the first day and in celebration of National Women’s Day, purple on the second day. Greek (Alpha TV) and Philippine (TFC Europe) media covered the event.

Students from the Philippine School in Greece performing “Sayaw sa Bangko” a Philippine traditional dance at the opening of the bazaar

The Philippine Booth at Bazaar

Other participating countries also featured cooked food, packaged snacks, and souvenirs from their respective countries in their booths. The Thai booth offered the visitors a short ‘Thai massage' which was well patronized, while the Japanese booth drew interest with personalized calligraphy, FOC booth with jewelry, homemade sweets, books and toys. The FOC Charity Association is the recipient of the proceeds of this year’s ASEAN Plus bazaar. It is a charitable association of Greek women, established in 1987, with the goal of supporting the children, for their food, education, clothing, medical aid, and extending assistance to some families and single parents for housing and utility bills, psychological counseling and medical care.

Pinoy Asian Fast Food for a taste of Philippines’ halo-halo and “taho” at the bazaar

“Sentro Otso” for Philippines’ Filipino-themed cocktails, Philippine mango juice and ginger ale

The Venue: The Hellenic Foundation for Culture

DFA NEWS

DFA Women Officers Complete Cornell University Online Certificate Program on Women in Leadership

PASAY 04 April 2023 – The Human Resources Management Office (HRMO) of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) concluded its celebration of the 2023 National Women’s Month on 31 March 2023, through a hybrid ceremonial conferment of Certificates/Plaques to 40 female officers in the DFA, who successfully completed Cornell University’s Online Certificate Program on Women in Leadership.

The e-Cornell scholarship program is a continuing initiative of the Department in addressing the gender gap among DFA personnel occupying mid- to senior-level positions. Since 2020, the course has served as an alternative platform that provides an interactive and rigorous leadership training for female officers in the DFA.

HRMO Assistant Secretary Christopher B. Montero, in his message, recognized the capabilities of strong DFA female leaders in the promotion and the advancement of the Department's gender mainstreaming efforts. He also reminded the graduates of the power they wield as women who are making big differences and contributions, particularly in the field of diplomacy.

In her testimony on the program’s impact in her career as female officer in the DFA, Executive Director Mary Jennifer Dingal of the Office of Protocol, a graduate of the program, shared that the course placed her in a better position to initiate and lead change, especially for women who are facing difficult circumstances. The course allowed her to become a more effective mentor and coach to her family, colleagues, and clients overseas and has enabled her to establish a stronger support network with partner agencies, the Filipino community and authorities from the host country. END


Undersecretary Domingo Reaffirms PH Commitment to Democracy and the Rule of Law in Fight Against Corruption

SEOUL 31 March 2023 – Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Undersecretary for Civilian Security and Consular Affairs Jesus S. Domingo reaffirmed the commitment of the Philippines to promoting democracy and the rule of law in the fight against corruption, in a statement delivered before world leaders at the Indo-Pacific Regional Anti-Corruption Meeting of the Second Summit for Democracy held in Seoul on 30 March 2023.

“Just as democracy requires constant work, so do our efforts in addressing corruption… Over the years, the Philippines has put forward initiatives to ensure fair, efficient and accountable delivery of services whereby all peoples shall have access to basic needs, without discrimination,” said Undersecretary Domingo.

He highlighted the country’s eight-point socioeconomic agenda, which includes bureaucratic efficiency, and identified several key laws, such as the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act and the Anti-Red Tape Act, that provide the backbone for the country’s fight against corruption.

He also enumerated measures to enhance transparency and accountability through the Freedom of Information (FOl) Acceleration Program and showcased the Citizen Participatory Audit of the Commission on Audit, an innovative program to promote inclusive governance and which has become a model for audit institutions around the world.

“The Philippines recognizes the importance of an approach that integrates sound legislation, greater transparency and accountability aided by technology and the institutionalized participation of an active and engaged citizenry and civil society,” stressed Undersecretary Domingo.

On the international front, the Philippines is State Party to the UN Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC), the second country in Southeast Asia and the fifth in Asia to ratify the Convention. The Philippines also co-founded the Open Government Partnership in 2011 to promote transparency and accountability, empower citizens, fight corruption, and harness new technologies for better governance.

“The fight against corruption will provide impetus to a fair, effective, accountable and transparent government institution which will deliver sustainable development for our peoples,” he concluded.

The Second Summit for Democracy, co-hosted by the US, Republic of Korea, Costa Rica, the Netherlands, and Zambia, served as a follow up to the December 2021 Summit and renewed the commitment of participating countries to pursue and implement a global agenda that includes the protection of democratic institutions, promotion of human rights, and enhanced public access to the Internet, among others.

The related Indo-Pacific Regional Anti-Corruption Meeting adopted the Seoul Declaration on Challenges and Progress in Addressing Corruption, which drew attention to the role of international cooperation, non-governmental stakeholders, financial transparency and integrity, and technology in strengthening global and national anti-corruption initiatives. END


PH Men's Ice Hockey Team Wins 2023 Division IV World Championship

The Department of Foreign Affairs congratulates the Philippine Men’s Ice Hockey Team for winning the 2023 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Division IV World Championship. The tournament, which was held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, saw the PH Team finish with an unblemished 4-0 record and resulted in the country’s promotion to Division III-B in the next World Championships.

The DFA also wishes to congratulate Mr. Ian McGrath (seated, 4th from right) of the Embassy of Canada in Manila, who served as the PH Team’s Assistant Coach. Mr. McGrath’s involvement with the team is a testament to the richness of PH-Canada relations, and how PH-Canada collaboration can have great outcomes. (Photo from hockeyphilippines.com)

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Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines
26 Antheon Street, Paleo Psychiko 154 52 Athens, Greece

Office Hours
Consular Processing: Monday to Friday (except holidays) 9:00 am-4:00 pm

Consular Jurisdiction
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Contact Details
(0030) 210 672 1837
For emergency: +306974319539
(0030) 210 672 1883
athens.pe@dfa.gov.ph

Consular Section
(0030) 210 672 2011