MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Foreign Affairs holds the application of former Foreign Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr. for renewal of his Philippine passport pending resolution of questions surrounding his citizenship by “competent authorities.”
Yasay filed the application on March 9, a day after the 15-part Commission on Appointments dismisses his appointment as secretary of foreign affairs for lying about his American citizenship.
“At this writing, we have received instructions from Acting Secretary (Enrique) Manalo to suspend or hold in abeyance the issuance of the passport to former Sec. Yasay pending resolution of the legal question by competent authorities,” Assistant Secretary of Consular Affairs Frank R. Cimafranca said.
Asked some information about the DFA's turn, Yasay stated, "I don't think about that. They didn't advise me." He declined additionally comment.
Sources near Yasay said the previous secretary's Philippine travel permit issued in 2013 is legitimate up to mid-2018. He connected for Express Processing (seven working days) and paid P1,200.
The DFA's Office of Consular Affairs said the main prerequisite for reestablishment of an e-passport is the present passport.
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