Ipinabatid ng Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) sa publiko na maaaring magkaroon ng delay sa pagre-release ng mga pasaporteng ini-request simula noong huling linggo ng Marso.
Sa isang anunsyong ibinahagi ng DFA nitong Miyerkules, Abril 8, bunsod daw ng girian sa Middle East ang posibleng pagkaantala sa mga nasabing request.
“The Department of Foreign Affairs informs the public that due to logistical and supply chain issues caused by the Middle East crisis, passport applications filed beginning the last week of March 2026 may experience delays in release,” saad ng DFA sa kanilang anunsyo.
“In this regard, applicants are advised that the release of new passports may take 10 to 15 working days from the date of application until further notice,” dagdag pa nila.
Pagtitiyak naman ng ahensya, sila ay nakikipag-ugnayan na raw sa mga kinauukulan upang mabigyan ng solusyon ang nasabing isyu.
“The Department is closely working with the third-party service provider for the printing of the ePassports on resolving the current delays and ensuring that passport operations normalize as soon as possible,” anang DFA.
