Warden Notice October 17, 2007
The American Citizens Services section, U.S. Embassy Manila, will be closed on October 24, 2007 for passport/citizenship appointments and routine business.

RAO Bulletin Update October 15, 2007

Department of Pacific Areas Official Newsletter - TYPHOON
Official Newsletter of the Department of Pacific Areas

Warden Notice October 4, 2007
This is a reminder that in just three months we will be entering the U. S. presidential and state primary season. 

Warden Notice August 12, 2007
The Embassy highlights that as of mid August there is a continuing terrorist threat in central Mindanao to include Cotabato City.

RAO Bulletin Aug 11, 2007
RAO Bulletin MSN/Hotmail subscriber Verification

RAO Bulletin Update July 15, 2007

Warden Notice July 10, 2007
Please be advised that July's Angeles and Olongapo outreaches have been tentatively re-scheduled for October.

The maiden edition's stories include an update on the takeover of the Subic golf course by SBMA, Subictel's outrageous internet fees, and an article on the proposed coal plant at the mouth of Subic Bay.

Warden Notice June 1, 2007
The Embassy has information that terrorists may be planning to carry out bombings at bus terminals and public market places in Kidapawan and Makilala in North Cotabato, Mindanao over the next several days.

U.S. Embassy, Manila American Citizen Services Newsletter May 2007
  ACS Newsletter May 2007 ACS Newsletter May 2007

RAO Bulletin Update May 15, 2007

RAO Bulletin Update May 1, 2007

RAO Bulletin Update April 15, 2007

USFSPA News March 15, 2007
A bill signed into law by the U.S. Congress is under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Supreme Court for determination of its constitutionality.

RAO Bulletin Update March 15, 2007

Warden Notice February 26, 2007
For safety and security reasons, immigrant and nonimmigrant visa applicants are no longer permitted to bring cell phones or any other electronic devices onto U.S. Embassy grounds.

Warden Notice January 11, 2007
The Embassy wishes to draw the attention of U.S. citizens to three explosions that occurred in southern and central Mindanao on January 10, 2007 and reiterate that such bombings remain a possibility throughout Mindanao.

Warden Notice January 09, 2007
The U.S. Embassy would like to introduce a new link on its Web site that will make it easier for U.S. citizens to access information.

Warden Notice December 7, 2006
The Embassy wishes to inform U.S. citizens that three large international conferences will take place in Cebu City, the Philippines, during December.

Warden Notice Typhoon Watch In Effect - REMING
November 29, 2006
Be advised that a tropical depression east of the Philippine Islands may develop into a category 1 typhoon by November 29, and may reach Category 4 strength within 24 to 48 hours. 

Defense Secretary Resigns November 11, 2006
WASHINGTON ­ After years of defending his secretary of defense, President Bush on Wednesday announced Donald H. Rumfeld's resignation within hours of the Democrats' triumph in congressional elections.

Warden Notice Typhoon Watch In Effect
November 9, 2006
Be advised that a tropical depression is currently developing east of The Philippines and forecasted to develop into a tropical storm on November 10th.

TREA Legislative Update
October 20, 2006

Warden Notice Worldwide Caution
October 11, 2006
The Department of State remains concerned about the continued threat of terrorist attacks, demonstrations and other violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests overseas.

Warden Notice Election Notice
October 19, 2006
U.S. citizens who wish to vote in the November 2006 mid-term elections have the option of mailing their ballots free of charge through Federal Express.

Warden Notice
October 17, 2006
There is a heightened state of security in Makati City as a result of Mayor Jejomar Binay's 90-day suspension from office.

Warden Notice Embassy Warning
October 10, 2006
The Embassy has received credible information that a terrorist group may be planning to carry out bombing attacks on the island of Mindanao, Philippines over the next several days.

Warden Notice Dengue Fever
August 15, 2006
Dengue is endemic throughout the Philippines, having a seasonal peak during the rainy season of July to October.

Warden Notice Civil Aviation Alert
August 10, 2006
This Public Announcement alerts Americans to the Government of the United Kingdom's August 10, 2006 announcement that it has heightened security at all U.K. airports due to the arrest of several terror suspects, who were reportedly planning to place explosives on commercial air flights. 

Warden Notice Mayon Volcano Update
August 7, 2006
The U.S. Embassy advises American Citizens in the Philippines to avoid the Mayon Volcano area, located in the Province of Albay , approximately 300 kilometers (186.41 miles) southeast of Manila , on the island of Luzon .

Warden Notice U.S. Embassy Manila is Updating Its American Citizen Registration Database
August 4, 2006
In order to assist you in emergency situations the U.S. Embassy needs to know where you are and how to contact you.

Warden Notice Avian Influenza A (H5N1) and Pandemic Influenza
June 19, 2006
The Department of State emphasizes that, in the event of a pandemic, its ability to assist Americans traveling and residing abroad may be severely limited by restrictions on local and international movement imposed for public health reasons, either by foreign governments and/or the United States.

U.S. Embassy, Manila American Citizen Services Newsletter
June 2006
  ACS Newsletter June 2006

Warden Notice Bulusan Volcano - Alert Level 2
June 11, 2006
The U.S. Embassy informs American Citizens in the Philippines to avoid the summit area of the Bulusan Volcano, located in the Province of Sorsogon, approximately 250 kilometers (150 miles) southeast of Manila, on the island of Luzon.

Warden Notice Heightened Security Alerts
June 11, 2006
American citizens are therefore urged to avoid the areas of demonstrations if possible, and to exercise caution if within the vicinity of any demonstrations.

Warden Notice A Statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs
May 24, 2006
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has recently learned that an employee, a data analyst, took home electronic data from VA, which he was not authorized to do.

Warden Notice NO WALK-IN POLICY
April 26, 2006
Effective May 1, 2006 the ACS section will interview applicants for CRBAs and first-time adult derivative U.S. citizenship by appointment only.

The Virtual Consulate Davao and U.S. Embassy Manila will host a live chat to discuss Employment Visas for the United States
March 31, 2006
Please join the Consular Officers on March 31st at 9a.m. (Philippines time zone) To join the chat follow the instructions on the home page of the Virtual Consulate Davao

Warden Notice
February 26, 2006
Because of further developments on February 26, American citizens are further advised to avoid military installations such as those in the Fort Bonifacio area of Metro Manila.

HPIC - HVC TRICARE Insurance Cards
February 15, 2006
Effective immediately, all HPIC – HVC TRICARE Insurance Cards are invalid, regardless of their current status.

Military.com Headlines
February 2006
New Bush Budget Boosts Defense
President Bush sent Congress a $2.77 trillion budget plan on Monday that would boost spending in the war against terror but squeeze a wide swath of other programs.

Warden Notice: Foreign Service Officer 2006 Written Examination
February 7, 2006
Have you ever thought about entering the United States Foreign Service?

Journal of the Airforce Association
December 2, 2005
The military is assured of getting a 3.1 percent pay raise in January, even if the Senate fails to pass a 2006 authorization bill, as seemed likely.

FRA Newsbytes
November 10, 2005
TRICARE Management Activity approved the addition of three therapeutic classes of medications used to treat benign prostatic hypertrophy (enlargement) and cardiovascular disease to the TRICARE Uniform Formulary (UF).

Retired Pay Newsletter
November 10, 2005
The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) Retired and Annuitant Pay has created this newsletter in an effort to keep you, our members, military retirees and annuitants informed about issues of importance.

Warden Notice: Avian Flu Fact Sheet
October 27, 2005
This Fact Sheet alerts Americans to the most recent occurrences of Influenza A H5N1 (avian influenza strain).

RAO Bulletin Update
October 15, 2005
A comprehensive collection of retiree related News and Updates.

TREA Legislative Update Status of FY 2006 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)
October 10, 2005
As of now, 318 amendments are filed to the bill. Reports last week indicated that the Republican and Democratic leadership were trying to work out an arrangement so about 12 amendments on each side would be debated.

MOAA Legislative Alert
Issue I: Defense Bill in Big Trouble
Issue II: Retiree Pay Statement to Show Concurrent Receipt.
Issue III: More Drugs Considered for $22 Copay.
October 7, 2005

Warden Notice: Important Passport Security Enhancement
September 28, 2005
Effective immediately, as an additional security enhancement, the U.S. Embassy will no longer amend valid U.S. passports.

U.S. Embassy, Manila
American Citizen Services
Newsletter - September
 ACSnewsletterSept2005.pdf
  ACSnewsletterSept2005.doc

Important Announcement ACS InfoManila
September 6, 2005
The Virtual Consulate of Davao is pleased to inform you that the U.S. Embassy in Manila will hold its next Internet Chat session on Tuesday, September 13, 2005, from 3:00 to 4:00 pm Philippine time. The topic will be "Studying in the USA"

DENGUE FEVER
Dengue fever, Aden fever, bouquet fever, breakbone fever, dandy fever, solar fever /deng'ge, den'ga/, also called Aden fever, bouquet fever, breakbone fever, dandy fever, solar fever.

NOTICE TO RETIREES AND THEIR DEPENDENTS
We are very pleased to inform you that the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) will provide verification, re-verification and ID card-issuing services for you and your family members from 12 to 30 September 2005.

JCS Chairman Supports Review of Ex-Spouse Law July 13, 2005
The particular "injustice" cited by the officer, whose comments caught Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld off guard, is a court order directing that she pay her ex-husband a share of her retirement when she reaches 20 years of service in 2006, whether or not she retires.

FBI Warning: 'Spoofing' and 'Phishing' and Stealing Identities
The FBI, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Earthlink have jointly issued a warning on how the growing ranks of Internet crooks are using new tricks called "phishing" and "spoofing" to steal your identity.