San Jose de Buenavista, Antique – Passport and consular services for residents of antique and neighboring areas are now more accessible with the official opening of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Consular Office’s new permanent location at CityMall San Jose de Buenavista on Friday, September 12, 2025.The move from a temporary site at Robinsons Place Mall provides a larger, more convenient venue for Filipinos requiring travel documents and other consular assistance.
The relocation addresses longstanding challenges faced by Antiqueños and those across Panay Island who previously endured lengthy travel and wait times to access essential DFA services. Governor Paolo Javier highlighted the benefits, stating, “this would be a big help to my kababayans and likewise to our neighbors around Panay Island. Practically, those who will avail themselves of consular services such as passports, visas, and other travel documents, not only lessen expenses but also save travel time and hours of waiting.”
The DFA Consular Office Antique began operating on an interim basis at Robinsons Place Mall in 2024. The new CityMall location represents a long-term investment in the province,according to DFA Undersecretary De Vega.”For many years,the people of Antique had to travel long distances to access passports and other consular services. Establishing this office means we are not only serving Antiqueños today but also helping foster Antique’s role as a key driver of regional advancement,” she said.
Congressman AA Legarda echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the office’s importance in bringing government services closer to the people.”The DFA Consular Office is not just a facility,it is indeed the realization of our vision to bring vital government services closer to our people,” he stressed.
The DFA Consular Office Antique offers the following services:
* Passport application and renewal
* Civil registration (reporting of birth, marriage, and death of Filipino citizens abroad)
* Document authentication (Apostille)
* Other consular services
The office is open Mondays to Fridays, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., excluding holidays.
