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I did both. Several years ago I got extra pages for my passport and earlier this year I got a new passport. If you're within a few years of needing renewal, I'd definitely recommend getting the new one. I had both processed through the consulate at Cebu. It takes a bit longer there than going to Manila, but both times in Cebu I just walked in, filled in the forms, paid the amount (don't remember exactly what it was), left my passport and it was returned to me by mail. The service in Cebu is fast and efficient. Warning: take plenty of cash including small change with you, as they require the exact amount, either in dollars or pesos. Also, the hours of operation in Cebu can be tricky. Best to call ahead. I can't vouch for this, but here's the phone number they list: (32) 231-1261.

 

Ch, you probably got this message already, but just in case, here it is:




U.S. Embassy, Manila, Philippines

Message for U.S. Citizens: Reduced Operating Hours August 2015

July 31, 2015

THE EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES IS TRANSMITTING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION THROUGH THE EMBASSY WARDEN SYSTEM AS A PUBLIC SERVICE TO AMERICAN CITIZENS IN THE PHILIPPINES. PLEASE DISSEMINATE THIS MESSAGE TO ALL U.S. CITIZENS IN YOUR ORGANIZATION OR NEIGHBORHOOD.


The U.S. Embassy would like to remind U.S. citizens that the U.S. Consular Agency office in Cebu will operate on a reduced service schedule during the week of August 10-14, 2015. The Consular Agency will be open from Monday, August 10 to Thursday, August 13 from 8:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., and on Friday, August 14 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Only the following services will be available at the Consular Agency:


· Emergency services for U.S. citizens

· Notarials

· Reports of Birth Abroad

· Passports


Representatives of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will also be available at the Agency on Thursday, August 13 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Friday, August 14 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.





The staff working at the Agency during this period will not be able to answer questions related to services from the Social Security Administration (SSA). For questions related to SSA, please contact them directly at: Tel: +63-2-301-2000 ext. 9, Fax: +63-2-708-9714/9723, Email: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov


On August 26, the Agency will return to the normal operating schedule.

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Thanks all. I may just get a new passport as mine has only 3 years left on it and a 52 page one should solve my issues. I'd also rather deal with trips to Cebu which can be enjoyable and easy to get to then deal with Manila.