(DFA Press Release, 17 June 2008)

The Philippine Embassy marked the 110th anniversary of the proclamation of Philippine independence with two major, well-attended events in Athens:  a Diplomatic Reception for the corps diplomatique at prestigious Athenaeum Intercontinental and, a few days, later on 15 June 2008 a fiesta-type celebration with the Filipino community at the Fokianos basketball court at Zappeio.

Starting 01 June 2008, the new Machine Readable Passport (MRP) will be available to Filipinos overseas applying for a Philippine Passport.

It has unique features, more secure and is capable of being read by a passport machine reader at international borders. Compared to manually read passports that preceded them, it contains various security features like the IPI – Invisible Personal Information, laser perforated numbers and UV reactive laminate which are close to impossible to tamper with.

Philippine Embassy Reduces Passport and Other Consular Services Fees 

Ambassador Rigoberto Tiglao is pleased to announce the reduction of fees for passports and other consular services such as notarials, visas, and citizenship reacquisition, effective 13 March 2008.

Philippine Embassy hosts “Meet My Country Day” for Women’s International Club 

The Philippine Embassy in Athens hosted and presented last April 2, 2008 an event entitled “Meet My Country Day-Philippines” for the Women’s International Club (WIC) of Athens.

Ambassador Rigoberto D. Tiglao and Madame Getsy S. Tiglao led the embassy officials and staff in welcoming the guests composed of select members of the WIC, a prestigious international group of ladies based in Athens.