Allen "Pop" Reeves American Legion Post 123

17/08/2026

CONSULAR UPDATE: Cancelation of U.S. Citizen Services and Visa Appointments on Tuesday, August 18

https://ph.usembassy.gov/august-18-consular-operations-update/

The U.S. Embassy canceled all U.S. citizen services and visa appointments scheduled tomorrow, August 18, 2026, due to the ongoing impact of heavy rainfall on Embassy facilities and surrounding areas.

For U.S. citizens and visa applicants who have scheduled appointments tomorrow at the Embassy, please check your registered email address for your detailed scheduling instructions.

Visa applicants who have urgent scheduling concerns may call our customer service center at (02) 8548-8223 for immediate assistance. U.S. citizens who need to reschedule their passport or notarial appointments should do so through the online appointment system. U.S. citizens with scheduling concerns or other questions may contact the American Citizens Services (ACS) unit directly at [email protected]. In the case of any emergency involving a U.S. citizen, please
call (02) 5301-2000 and request to be connected to the officer on duty.

The offsite Visa Application Center (VAC) in Paranaque City will remain open tomorrow, August 18, for all scheduled biometrics (photo and fingerprint collection) appointments. If you are unable to attend your VAC appointment tomorrow, please reschedule it through our online appointment system, www.usvisascheduling.com/en-US.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

17/08/2026

U.S. Embassy Manila, Philippines
U.S. Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines

August 17, 2026

Due to heavy rain and flooding in the area, the U.S. Embassy in Manila will close for public services on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.

U.S. citizens needing emergency assistance may call +(63) (2) 5301-2000. All routine visa and American Citizens Services appointments will be rescheduled. Consular customers should check their email for updates.
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17/08/2026

VA Town Hall & Outreach - Davao City.

17/08/2026

U.S. Air Force & Space Force Recruiter Visit.

16/08/2026

15/08/2026

A huge crowd on-hand for the 1st Anniversary of the start of the Zumba ladies sessions at Post 123 & our Commander JD Malott's 80th Birthday. Thanks to all who made this event a great success (Saturday, August 15, 2026)!

15/08/2026

American special operations forces are ready to step up warfighting-readiness exercises with counterparts in the Philippines. | Read More ⬇️

14/08/2026

Due to slumping sales, the SUNDAY JAM/BBQ (Band) will no longer be held at the Post. This was voted on and approved at the Post's General Membership Meeting last Wednesday, August 12.

14/08/2026

Another Rainy Friday (8/14/2026) and another avid Zumba crowd staying Fit & having FUN! If you missed it today, they're here again tomorrow.

13/08/2026

Singer/guitarist Bill White entertains every Friday from 2-6 PM with Oldies from the 60s - 80s. Drop by for dinner or just a few beverages, check out Bill and if you feel like singing a song or two yourself, join in. Have fun while supporting the post!