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What is coronavirus?

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV).

A novel coronavirus (nCoV) is a new strain that has not been previously identified in humans. It was identified by Chinese authorities on January 7 and little is known about it.

These viruses were originally transmitted between animals and people. SARS was believed to have been transmitted from civet cats to humans while MERS traveled from a type of camel to humans.

What are the symptoms?

The symptoms depend on the type of coronavirus and how serious the infection is. If you have a mild to moderate upper-respiratory infection such as the common cold, your symptoms may include

Runny nose
Headache
Cough
Sore throat
Fever
Not feeling well overall

Some coronaviruses can cause severe symptoms. The infections may turn into bronchitis and pneumonia, which cause symptoms such as

Fever, which may be quite high if you have pneumonia
Cough with mucus
Shortness of breath
Chest pain or tightness when you breathe and cough

Severe infections are more common in people with heart or lung diseases, people with weakened immune systems, infants, and older adults.

How are coronavirus infections spread?

Human coronaviruses usually spread from an infected person to others through

The air by coughing and sneezing
Close personal contact, such as touching or shaking hands
Touching an object or surface with the virus on it, then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes before washing your hands
Rarely, feces (poop)

What is being done to stop its spread?

There is no vaccine for the new virus.

Chinese authorities have effectively sealed off Wuhan, state media said.

The move was meant to "resolutely contain the momentum of the epidemic spreading" and protect lives, the central city's special command centre against the virus said, according to state broadcaster CCTV.

More than a dozen other Chinese cities also adopted transport restrictions, affecting 56 million people.

Airports around the world have introduced screening measures and some countries are working to evacuate their citizens from Wuhan.

Prevention

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If you’re looking to apply for a new passport or renew an old one, you can set an appointment online through the DFA Passport Appointment System.

New Applications

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Personal appearance

- Confirmed appointment

- Birth Certificate (BC) in Security Paper (SECPA) issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO) or Certified True Copy (CTC) of BC issued by the Local Civil Registrar (LCR) and duly authenticated by NSO. Transcribed Birth Certificate from the LCR is required when entries in NSO Birth Certificate are blurred or unreadable. (Report of Birth duly authenticated by NSO if born abroad)

- Valid picture IDs and supporting documents to prove identity (Please refer to List of Acceptable IDs and List of Supporting Documents)

Call (02) 737-1111 for your NSO Birth Certificate

IN CASE OF NO BIRTH RECORD:

IF BORN IN OR AFTER 1950 (JANUARY 1, 1950 OR AFTER):

- Apply for the delayed registration of birth at the local civil registry office located at the place of birth of applicant.

- Submit authenticated Birth Certificate from NSO and supporting public document/s upon the discretion of the processor or Consular Officer, with correct date and place of birth (i.e. Form 137, Voter’s Registration Record, Baptismal Certificate with readable dry seal or National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) / Office on Muslim Affairs (OMA) Certificate with photo and readable dry seal for Muslim applicants).

IF BORN BEFORE 1950 AND BELOW (DECEMBER 31, 1949 AND BELOW):

- Certificate of Non-Availability of Record from NSO

- Notarized Joint Birth Affidavit of Two Disinterested Persons

- Any public document/s with correct full name, date and place of birth (i.e. Baptismal Certificate with readable dry seal or NCMF / OMA Certificate with photo and readable dry seal for Muslim applicants)

FOR MARRIED WOMEN:

- Marriage Contract (MC) in Security Paper (SECPA) issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO) or original and photocopy of the Certified True Copy (CTC) of MC issued by the Local Civil Registrar (LCR) and duly authenticated by NSO. Transcribed Marriage Contract from the LCR is required when entries in NSO Marriage Contract are blurred or unreadable.

- Report of Marriage duly authenticated by NSO if married abroad

FOR SPOUSE OF FOREIGN NATIONAL:

- Marriage Contract (MC) in Security Paper (SECPA) issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO) or Certified True Copy (CTC) of MC issued by the Local Civil Registrar (LCR) and duly authenticated by NSO. Transcribed Marriage Contract from the LCR is required when entries in NSO Marriage Contract are blurred or unreadable.

- Report of Marriage duly authenticated by NSO if married abroad

- Original and photocopy of Commission of Filipino Overseas (CFO) Guidance and Counseling Certificate of Attendance (required for first time applicants or renewal of passport to be used for the first time the surname of the husband)

APPLICANTS WHO AVAILED OF DUAL CITIZENSHIP OR ELECTION OF PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP UNDER RA 9225:

- Identification Certificate

- Oath of Allegiance

- Order of Approval

- Report of Birth (for those born abroad)

Call (02) 737-1111 for NSO Marriage Certificates

For Minors (Below 18 Years Old)

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

- Confirmed appointment (except for 1 year old and below)

- Personal appearance of the minor applicant

- Personal appearance of either parent (if minor is a legitimate child) / of mother (if minor is an illegitimate child)

- Original Birth Certificate of minor in Security Paper issued by NSO or Certified True Copy of Birth Certificate issued by the Local Civil Registrar and duly authenticated by NSO. Transcribed Birth Certificate from the LCR is required when entries in NSO Birth Certificate are blurred or unreadable. Report of Birth duly authenticated by NSO is required if minor was born abroad.

- Document of identity with photo, if minor is 8-17 years old (for first time and renewal applicant) such as School ID or Form 137 with readable dry seal

- For minor applicants who never attended school, a Notarized Affidavit of Explanation executed by either parent (if minor is a legitimate child) / by mother (if minor is an illegitimate child) detailing the reasons why the child is not in school, is required

- Marriage Certificate of minor’s parents duly authenticated by NSO

- Notarized Affidavit of Support and Consent to travel from either parent (if minor is a legitimate child) / from mother (if minor is an illegitimate child)

- Original and photocopy of valid passport of the person traveling with the minor

- Photocopy of valid passport of either parent (if minor is a legitimate child) / of mother (if minor is an illegitimate child) or identification documents

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

IF MINOR IS NOT TRAVELING WITH EITHER PARENT OR ALONE

- Personal appearance of the mother is required if minor applicant is an illegitimate child.

Affidavit of Support and Consent (ASC) executed by either parent indicating the name of the traveling companion and relationship to the minor. If minor will be traveling alone, ASC must be executed by either parent, stating that his/her child will be traveling alone. If minor is illegitimate, mother should execute the ASC.

- Original and photocopy of DSWD Clearance

- There is no need to secure a DSWD Clearance if the minor traveling abroad has parents who are in the Foreign Service or living abroad or are immigrants, provided he / she is holding a valid pass such as a dependent’s visa / pass / identification card or permanent resident visa / pass / identification card which serves as proof that he / she is living with parents abroad.

IF BOTH PARENTS ARE ABROAD:

- Affidavit of Support and Consent (ASC) executed by either parent indicating the name of the traveling companion (authenticated by the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate General). If minor is illegitimate, mother should execute the ASC.

- Special Power of Attorney (SPA) with an attached photocopy of either parent’s valid passport (authenticated by the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate General) authorizing a representative in assisting the child to apply for a passport. If minor is illegitimate, mother should execute the SPA.

- Original and photocopy of DSWD Clearance

- Proper ID of the duly authorized representative (Please refer to List of Acceptable IDs)

IF MINOR IS LEGITIMATED BY SUBSEQUENT MARRIAGE OF PARENTS:

- Authenticated Birth Certificate from NSO must include annotation regarding new status as legitimated and the full name of the child

IF MINOR IS ILLEGITIMATE BUT ACKNOWLEDGED BY FATHER:

- Birth Certificate from NSO reflecting surname of father with Affidavit of Acknowledgement and Consent to use the surname of father

FOUNDLING:

- Certificate of foundling authenticated by NSO

- DSWD Clearance

- Passport of the person who found the applicant

- Letter of authority or endorsement from DSWD for the issuance of passport

ORPHANED MINOR APPLICANT:

- Authenticated Death Certificates of parents from NSO

- Court order awarding guardianship of the orphaned minor applicant or substitute parental authority under Article 214 & 216 of the Family Code

- DSWD Clearance

ABANDONED MINOR APPLICANT:

- Court order awarding guardianship of the abandoned minor applicant or substitute parental authority

- DSWD Travel Clearance

LEGALLY ADOPTED:

- Original and Certified True Copy (CTC) of NSO Birth Certificate before adoption

- Original and Certified True Copy (CTC) of the NSO amended Birth Certificate after adoption

Certified True Copy (CTC) of the Court Decision or Order on Adoption and Certificate of Finality

- DSWD clearance for minor applicant, if traveling with the person other than the adopting parents

In case the applicant is for adoption by foreign parents:

- Certified True Copy of the Court Decree of Abandonment of Child

NSO Death Certificate of the child’s parents or the Deed of Voluntary Commitment executed after the birth of the child

- Endorsement of child to the Intercountry Adoption Board by the DSWD

- Authenticated Birth or Foundling Certificate

MINOR APPLICANT WHOSE PARENTS ARE ANNULLED / DIVORCED:

- Court order awarding guardianship of the minor applicant or substitute parental authority

- DSWD Travel Clearance

- NSO Marriage Certificate with annotation on nullity or annulment decree

MINOR APPLICANT WHOSE MOTHER IS LIKEWISE A MINOR:

- Personal appearance of mother and maternal grandparent/s

- NSO Birth Certificate of minor applicant and mother

- Affidavit of Support and Consent executed by the maternal grandparent/s indicating the name of the traveling companion

- DSWD Clearance if minor will be traveling with the person other than the maternal grandparent/s

- Proof of identity of mother and maternal grandparent/s (Please refer to List of Acceptable IDs)

For Muslim Applicants

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

- Confirmed appointment (except for 1 year old and below)

- Personal appearance of the minor applicant

- Personal appearance of either parent (if minor is a legitimate child) / of mother (if minor is an illegitimate child)

- Document of identity with photo, if minor is 8-17 years old (for first time and renewal applicant) such as School ID or Form 137 with readable dry seal

For minor applicants who never attended school, a Notarized Affidavit of Explanation executed by either parent (if minor is a legitimate child) / by mother (if minor is an illegitimate child) detailing the reasons why the child is not in school, is required

- Marriage Certificate of minor’s parents duly authenticated by NSO

- Notarized Affidavit of Support and Consent to travel from either parent (if minor is a legitimate child) / from mother (if minor is an illegitimate child)

- Original and photocopy of valid passport of the person traveling with the minor

- Photocopy of valid passport of either parent (if minor is a legitimate child) / of mother (if minor is an illegitimate child) or identification documents

FOR LATE REGISTERED MUSLIM APPLICANTS:

- Certificate of Tribal Affiliation from the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF)

FOR CONVERTS WHO WOULD LIKE TO USE THEIR MUSLIM NAME:

- Annotated Birth Certificate (BC) in Security Paper (SECPA) issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO) bearing the Muslim name

- National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) or Office on Muslim Affairs (OMA) Certificate of Conversion

What is coronavirus?

What are the symptoms?

How are coronavirus infections spread?

What is being done to stop its spread?

Prevention

EXPRESS Passport processing

Regular Passport processing

Valid Government-issued IDs

New Applications

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

IN CASE OF NO BIRTH RECORD:

IF BORN IN OR AFTER 1950 (JANUARY 1, 1950 OR AFTER):

IF BORN BEFORE 1950 AND BELOW (DECEMBER 31, 1949 AND BELOW):

FOR MARRIED WOMEN:

FOR SPOUSE OF FOREIGN NATIONAL:

APPLICANTS WHO AVAILED OF DUAL CITIZENSHIP OR ELECTION OF PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP UNDER RA 9225:

For Minors (Below 18 Years Old)

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

IF MINOR IS NOT TRAVELING WITH EITHER PARENT OR ALONE

IF BOTH PARENTS ARE ABROAD:

IF MINOR IS LEGITIMATED BY SUBSEQUENT MARRIAGE OF PARENTS:

IF MINOR IS ILLEGITIMATE BUT ACKNOWLEDGED BY FATHER:

FOUNDLING:

ORPHANED MINOR APPLICANT:

ABANDONED MINOR APPLICANT:

LEGALLY ADOPTED:

In case the applicant is for adoption by foreign parents:

MINOR APPLICANT WHOSE PARENTS ARE ANNULLED / DIVORCED:

MINOR APPLICANT WHOSE MOTHER IS LIKEWISE A MINOR:

For Muslim Applicants

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

FOR LATE REGISTERED MUSLIM APPLICANTS:

FOR CONVERTS WHO WOULD LIKE TO USE THEIR MUSLIM NAME:

IF APPLICANT IS A DOST SCHOLAR (SAME GENERAL REQUIREMENTS STATED ABOVE):

Below is a list of holidays for 2014 unless otherwise specified (source: www.gov.ph):

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