The Philippine Embassy and consulate in the UAE will be closed on two consecutive Mondays, August 21 and 28, to observe national holidays.
While the missions are closed to the public, emergency contact lines have been created for people in need of assistance. Emergency consular aid and assistance for abroad Filipino employees can be obtained by dialling certain phone numbers.
These closures mark Ninoy Aquino Day and Pambansang Araw ng mga Bayani, two prominent festivals in the Philippines that honour historical people.
