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PH Embassy in Saudi suspends regular consular services

The Philippine Embassy in Saudi Arabia announced that it will temporarily suspend all its regular consular services following the Kingdom’s government for preventive measures against the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
The Embassy, however, will continue to address emergences such as repatriation of deceased Filipinos, medical emergencies, and passport releasing.
It has also discouraged Filipinos to go for non-essential trips to its premises, and has informed the community that most Saudi government agencies remain closed.
The Embassy also encourages Filipinos in the Kingdom to avoid going to crowded places and gatherings, and to stay at home whenever possible.
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