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06/03/2026

06/01/2026

Read the full readout of Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s Call with Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.: https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2026/05/secretary-rubios-call-with-philippine-president-marcos-jr/

06/01/2026

05/20/2026

05/12/2026

05/12/2026

Know the rules before you travel to the United States! ✈️ Report visa misuse or illegal overstays to [email protected].

05/12/2026

The U.S. Embassy’s visa appointment system is currently experiencing technical difficulties, and visa applicants may be unable to schedule an appointment. We are working diligently to address this issue, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

To protect your personal information and avoid potential scams, do not attempt to book appointments through any third-party websites, social media links, or unofficial platforms.

If you have any questions and/or urgent scheduling concerns, please contact our customer service center via telephone at (+632) 7792 8988 for callers in the Philippines and (+1) 703 991 4619 for callers in the United States.

Read: https://ph.usembassy.gov/ongoing-visa-appointment-system-maintenance-11-may-2026/

04/30/2026

U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires a.i. (CDA) Robert Ewing joined DTI Philippines Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque for the launch of "Advancing ASEAN: A Strategic Action Plan Supporting the Philippines’ 2026 Chairship," hosted by the U.S.-ASEAN Business Council in partnership with the ASEAN Business Advisory Council Philippines. The event brought together senior Philippine government officials, ASEAN diplomats, international organizations, and private sector leaders to advance practical and investment-ready solutions across key sectors, including supply chains, digital economy, healthcare, and artificial intelligence.

In his remarks, CDA Ewing underscored the United States’ commitment to supporting the Philippines’ ASEAN Chairship and strengthening U.S.–ASEAN economic cooperation through trusted technologies, resilient infrastructure, and sustained public–private collaboration.

ASEAN is a key market in which American expertise and capital can make a meaningful impact. The United States looks forward to continued partnership with the Philippines and ASEAN to drive secure and sustainable economic growth.

04/30/2026

Message to U.S. Citizens: Demonstration Alert: May 1 Protests in Metro Manila

https://ph.usembassy.gov/demonstration-alert-may-1-protests-in-metro-manila/

Location: Metro Manila

Event: Several demonstrations are expected in Metro Manila on Friday, May 1, 2026. Local authorities expect around 8,000 protesters from various organizations at several locations, including the U.S. embassy. The embassy is scheduled to be closed May 1 for Philippine Labor Day.

Locations include:

•Manila– España Boulevard, Mendiola, Liwasang Bonifacio, and the U.S. embassy

•Quezon City– the Welcome Rotonda, University of Santo Tomas, St. Joseph’s College, and the University of the Philippines

•Other locations in the National Capital Region

Actions to Take:

•U.S. citizens should avoid political demonstrations. Foreign nationals found engaging in a protest could be considered in violation of their immigration status.

•Exercise caution when in the vicinity of any large gatherings, as even peaceful demonstrations have the potential to turn violent without warning. Follow instructions from local authorities.

•Follow local media and government sources for updates on possible public demonstrations, including information on disruptions to traffic or public services.

Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (step.state.gov) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.

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For further information and assistance:

•Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (step.state.gov) 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 (https://travel.state.gov/content/travel.html) for the Worldwide Caution, Travel Advisories, Alerts, and the Philippines Country Specific Information. (https://travel.state.gov/.../Internation.../Philippines.html).