MANILA, Philippines -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday announced that issuance of passports with 10-year validity starts January 3. "Since January 1 and 2 were holidays, passport applications made starting today, January 3, shall be 10-year valid, provided the applicant is not a minor," said Director Geronimo Suliguin, officer in charge for … [Read more...] about DFA starts issuing passports with 10-year validity