This section of the website will hold all public advisories issued by the Embassy for the benefit of the Filipino community and the general public at large. You may click to go directly to specific issues or concerns using the menu on the right sidebar or browse through the list below and click on a particular public advisory listed to get complete details.
Embassy welcomes DOJ advisory on drug mules
The Philippine Embassy in Amman lauded the issuance by the Department of Justice (DOJ) of an advisory opinion on illegal drug couriers.
In line with the earlier call of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) for a comprehensive and coordinated campaign against illegal drug smuggling syndicates, the Embassy stated that the DOJ advisory is most helpful in the Philippine Government's information and awareness campaign on drug smuggling and the victimization of Filipinos as drug couriers.
Visa Fees for Entry into Jordan
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Jordan has announced that it will apply new rates for its visa fees effective 01 January 2011 as follows:
| Visa Type |
Visa Fee in JOD |
USD* Equivalent |
PHP** Equivalent |
| Single-Entry Visa | 20.00 | 30.00 | 1,300.00 |
| Double-Entry Visa | 30.00 | 45.00 | 2,000.00 |
| Multiple-Entry Visa | 60.00 | 90.00 | 4,000.00 |
DFA, PDEA take decisive action on 'drug mules'
Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Migrant Workers' Affairs Esteban B. Conejos Jr. said the Philippines is undertaking comprehensive and proactive measures to address the 'drug mules' issue and prevent the further victimization of Filipinos by international drug syndicates.
