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Happy New Year!

Truly grateful for the opportunities and friends made in 2011.  Looking forward to 2012.  See y’all next year.

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Consular Outreach Houston Day 1

The crowds have gathered and the consular team and volunteers from the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce – Texas and Lions Club are in full force directing traffic.

Thank goodness the weather is cooperating as well for this event.

More updates coming soon…

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Consular Outreach in Houston, Texas

9 – 11 December 2011

 

 

 

 

 

Los Angeles, 21 November 2011 – A team from the Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles will conduct a Consular Outreach Program in Houston, Texas on 9 – 11 December 2011:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Location :

West Oaks PlazaHighway 6 South  Suite 173, Houston, Texas  77082

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service Hours :

9:00 am – 12:00 nn; 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The consular outreach program is being undertaken in cooperation with the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Texas (PACC Texas) under the leadership of Ms. Ethel Mercado, State President, and Mr. Gary Ilagan, President, PACC-Houston.The following consular services will be rendered:

 

  • Applications for Electronic Passport (ePassport), to be returned to the applicant by mail.

 

  • Applications for the Extension of Validity of Passport

 

  • Applications for the retention and re-acquisition of Philippine citizenship pursuant to Republic Act 9225 or Dual Citizenship Law.  Oath-taking will be scheduled on the same day for qualified applicants.

 

  • Applications for Report of Marriage & Birth will be accepted but these will be processed in Los Angeles and returned to the applicant by mail.

 

  • Application for Overseas Absentee Voting (OAV)

 

STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY (by following the applicable scheduling steps below) AND WITH COMPLETED DOCUMENTS ONLY.  NO WALK-IN APPLICANTS WILL BE ENTERTAINED.

 

Appointment Scheduling Steps for ePassport Applicants

 

Visit the Philippine Consulate website (www.philippineconsulatela.org).  Download and accomplish theePassport application form no later than 2 December 2011 or until we receive 360 applications, whichever comes first.  Send an advance copy of the completed ePassport application form and data page (bearing the name and photo) of the expired or expiring passport to the Consulate by fax (213) 639-0990 or by email atconsular.outreach.tx@gmail.com.  Thumbprints (if needed) and signature must be affixed and all pertinent data on the application form must be completed.  INCOMPLETE FORMS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.

 

 

 

 

 

Note:   1.      Waiting period for the issuance of the new passport will take around 8 weeks or more (in some cases).2.      Personal appearance is required in all cases (including applicants who are 65 years old and above and minors who are below 18 years old).

3.      Do not bring passport pictures.  Passport pictures are to be taken by the Consulate.

4.      The applicant must wear decent attire (no sleeveless and/or collarless attire) and without eyeglasses/colored contact lenses.

5.      No facial piercings allowed.

 

 

Appointment Scheduling Steps for Extension of Validity of Passports 

Visit the Philippine Consulate website (www.philippineconsulatela.org) and print the Extension of Validity of Passport form; Complete the form; and, no later than 2 December 2011, send an advance copy of the application form and passport data page to the Consulate by fax (213) 639-0990 or by email atconsular.outreach.tx@gmail.com.  Incomplete forms will not be processed.

 

 

 

Appointment Scheduling Steps for Dual Citizenship ApplicantsVisit the Philippine Consulate website (www.philippineconsulatela.org) and print the Dual Citizenship Application form; Complete the Dual Citizenship Application form; and, no later than 2 December 2011 or until we receive 120 applications, whichever comes first.  Send an advance copy of the completed Dual Citizenship application form and supporting documents to the Consulate by fax (213) 639-0990 or by email atconsular.outreach.tx@gmail.com.  Other than the thumbprint and photo which will be done on site, all pertinent data on the application form must be completed.  Otherwise, incomplete forms will not be processed.

 

 

 

 

Note:1.      Oath-Taking will be scheduled on the same day for qualified applicants.2.      Applicants should take their oath as Dual Citizens in DECENT ATTIRE.  The Consulate shall refuse oath-taking to applicants wearing inappropriate outfit such as:

  • Sleeveless shirts
  • Skimpy clothes
  • Shorts
  • Sandos
  • Slippers
 

 

 

 

Appointment Scheduling Steps for Report of Marriage (ROM) & Birth (ROB)Visit the Philippine Consulate website (www.philippineconsulatela.org) and print the ROM or ROB form; Complete the ROM or ROB form; and, no later than 2 December 2011, send an advance copy (one set only) of the completed form and supporting documents to the Consulate by fax (213) 639-0990 or by email atconsular.outreach.tx@gmail.com.  Incomplete forms will not be processed.

 

 

 

 

Information FOR ALL APPLICANTSThe Consulate regularly updates the appointment schedule posted on the website upon receipt of completed applications.

 

The final list of all applicants with confirmed appointment schedule will be posted at the Consulate’s website (www.philippineconsulatela.org) by 5 December 2011.

 

All applicants are required to PERSONALLY APPEAR during their appointment time for data verification, finger printing and photo/signature capture and must bring all original and copies of required forms documents.

 

All applicants are advised to transact their business directly with Consulate officials and not through travel agencies.

 

 

 

 

FeesFees must be paid in person at the scheduled appointment.  The Consulate will only accept payments in cash, postal money order or cashier’s check. Personal checks will not be accepted.

 

Payments should be paid directly to the collecting officer/cashier of the Consulate during the outreach program and inside the venue only.  Please be informed that the Consulate has not authorized other people or entities to collect fees for all consular services rendered.

 

 

 

 

ePassport : $60 processing fee + $6 for passports to be returned to the applicant by mail  

 

Passport Extension: $20 processing fee  

 

Dual Citizenship : $50 processing fee  

 

Civil Registry : $25 processing fee + $6 for documents to be returned to the applicant by mail  

 

 

 

Contact InformationFor information on consular matters, interested parties may contact the following: Vice Consul John G. Reyes at Tel: (213) 637-3003, Ms. Lyn Cabral (for Passport) at Tel: (213) 637-3005, Mr. Carlo Cabral (for ROM/ROB) at (213) 637-3014, Mr. Eric Sierra (for Dual Citizenship) at Tel: (213) 637-3028.  Queries may also be sent by email at consular.outreach.tx@gmail.com.
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2011 Back to School Drive, Health Fair and Business Expo

On Saturday, August 13, 2011, the Annual Back to School Drive, Health Fair and Business Expo was held at the PlazAmericas Mall in Houston, Texas.  Hundreds of volunteers along with community leaders and corporate partners donated their time and money to make this a very memorable and successful event.

School supplies for the upcoming HISD school year were distributed to approximately 7200 students grades K-5.  The students and parents were also given the opportunity to receive free health exams and consultation at the health fair as well as receive valuable information and services from the local business partners at the business expo.

As an added bonus, the kids were treated to a book reading and signing by Sam E. Bromley, the author of “Hunka Chunka Monkey Shapes Up“.  In addition, the kids got to meet wrestler Chaz Taylor and former Houston Rockets and current Washington Wizards point guard Mike James.

It was definitely and honor and privilege to work with all of the volunteers, community leaders and partners.

 

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Walk to Defeat ALS

The ALS Association’s Greater Houston Chapter conducted the Sugar Land Walk at Oyster Creek Park this morning.  Many showed their support despite the strong gusts of wind and 55 degree temperatures.

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) often referred to as “Lou Gehrig’s” disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease attacking the nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord.  To find out more, please visit the ALS Association of Greater Houston Chapter site.

 

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HISD Asian Advisory Committee Celebrates 2011 Lunar New Year

The Houston Independent School District Asian Advisory Committee was formed in the fall of 2005 to foster a closer relationship between the district and Asian community in support of student achievements.

On February 24, 2011, a celebration was hosted at the Kim Son Restaurant in downtown Houston, Texas honoring the outstanding Asian teachers, student clubs and teachers with service of 25 years and over.

It was truly an honor to be in the company of the individuals dedicated to the education of the young men and women of tomorrow.

Here’s a picture of members from The Philippine American Chamber of Commerce-Texas, Houston Royal Oaks Lions Club, Asian Student Clubs Scholarship Recipients and Osias Mendoza, 2011 Outstanding Asian-Pacific American Teacher, with Dr. Kimberly Agnew Borders, Principal of Wesley Elementary.

 

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Event: Belmont Village Assisted Living Celebrates

The Belmont Village Assisted Living Community at West University achieved 12 months of  100% occupancy.  Management and staff celebrated this remarkable achievement by having a party at the facility on February 1, 2011.  The Fun Photo Booth brought the fun and I made sure I captured it.  From the looks of the event and photo booth pictures, looks like everyone had a blast.

Good luck to you in 2011 for another repeat performance and thanks again for allowing us this opportunity to celebrate with you!

P.S. Please go to The Fun Photo Booth Gallery for your photo booth pictures.

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Event:Lunar New Year Party…

January 27th 2011 – Yellow Magazine and Momentum BMW Southwest hosted the pre-Lunar New Year Party with co-hosts The Asian American Bar Association, Hope Initiative, Asia Society Young Professionals, Chinese American Citizens Alliance, Asian Chamber of Commerce, Houston Royal Oaks Lions Club, Philippine American Chamber of Commerce-Texas and Filipino Young Professionals.

The organizations celebrated the Year of the Rabbit, network with each other as well as enjoy the entertainment provided by Lee’s Golden Dragon, J&H Dance School and music by DJ John Chen.

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Happy New Years!!!

Wishing everyone a very bright 2011!!!  We would like to thank you for entrusting us with your cherished memories and look forward to working with you all again this new years.

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Event:Texans Together Alief Health Fair

The health fair was held at 10A.M., December 4th at the Alief ISD’s Elsik Ninth Grade Center, 6767 S. Dairy Ashford, Alief, Texas.  The fair raised awareness among participants about the resources around their communities.  The health fair was a joint effort between Texans Together and several non-profit organizations like the Houston Royal Oaks Lions Club.

The U.S. Army reserve was on hand and assisted the organizations and participants.  Santa Claus also dropped by for the little kids for a photo op.  You can check out the photos in My Event Gallery.

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