The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) opened appointments this week for new passports with a 10-year validity period, which will be issued starting January 1.
Previously, passports were only valid for five years.
According to a report in Inquirer.net, both new passports and renewed passports issued by next month will have the 10-year expiration date.
Passport fees are as follows:
PHP950.00 (US$19) for regular processing (20 working days)
PHP1,200.00 (US$50) for express processing (10 working days)
Appointment slots are filling up quickly.
Book your slot on the DFA website.
