Question & AnswerQ&A (DFA DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 11-97)
The Philippine Passport Act of 1996 (Republic Act No. 8239) and its implementing rules are known as the Rules and Regulations Implementing the Philippine Passport Act of 1996.
Its primary purpose is to define and prescribe the procedures and guidelines for the implementation of the Philippine Passport Act of 1996, ensuring the integrity and credibility of passports while respecting the constitutional right to travel.
A duly accomplished application form, personal appearance (except certain exceptions), three colored photographs, an authenticated birth certificate or equivalent proof for older applicants, and other supporting documents verifying identity, citizenship, and personal circumstances.
Diplomatic passports, official passports, and regular passports.
The President, Vice President, Senate President, Speaker of the House, Chief Justice, cabinet secretaries, undersecretaries, assistant secretaries, ambassadors, foreign service officers, members of Congress on official missions, governor of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, and certain delegates and their spouses/minor children.
Denial can be based on court orders, guardian requests, violation of law provisions, national security/public safety concerns, or failure to present required documents. Cancellation can occur upon criminal conviction, fraud, or court orders. Restrictions may arise due to war, diplomatic severance, government policies, or urgent medical travel needs.
The holder must submit a police report and an affidavit of loss. The loss is reported to the Department and NBI, and the passport will not be reissued until 15 days after submission and compliance with further investigation if multiple losses occur.
It is a fund created from service fees for express passport processing, used to improve passporting and consular services of the Department of Foreign Affairs, subject to accounting and auditing rules and annual review by Congress.