MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has released its schedule for its authentication services amid the observance of several public holidays in December.
The following schedule applies to the following branches: Department of Foreign Affairs-Aseana (DFA Aseana), DFA NCR-West (SM Manila), DFA NCR-East (SM Megamall). DFA NCR-Northeast (Ali Mall), DFA NCR-South (Metro Gaisano Alabang), and DFA San Fernando-Pampanga (Robinson Starmills).
DFA said its regular schedule will resume on January 5.
For Expedite-filed documents:
| Date of Filing | Date of Release |
| 19 December 2014 | 22 December 2014 |
| 22 December 2014 | 23 December 2014 |
| 23 December 2014 | 29 December 2014 |
For Regular-filed documents:
| Date of Filing | Date of Release |
| 19 December 2014 | 07 January 2015 |
| 22 December 2014 | 08 January 2015 |
| 23 December 2014 | 08 January 2015 |
| 29 December 2014 | 09 January 2015 |
Authentication services pertain to the authentication of an act, deed documents and other materials executed or sourced within Philippine legal jurisdiction. This is necessary in case a foreign embassy or consulate requires authentication of documents.