PH Consulate extends assistance to Pinoys affected by Maui wildfires

WASHINGTON DC - In response to the recent wildfires that have left a trail of devastation on the island of Maui in Hawaii, the Philippine Consulate General in Honolulu is conducting a consular outreach mission. This mission aims to extend crucial passport and assistance-to-nationals services to affected Filipino citizens. The two-day outreach initiative will take place at the Office of the Maui Immigrant Services Division at 2200 Main St #547, Wailuku. This strategic location ensures accessibility and convenience for the affected community members seeking assistance. The Consulate's team will be on hand to provide a range of essential services, including passport applications and assistance-to-nationals support. Consul General Emil Fernandez acknowledges the resilience of the affected community members and remains committed to standing by their side throughout the recovery process. Those seeking assistance or more information may contact the Philippine Consulate General in Honolulu at https://honolulupcg.dfa.gov.ph/. President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is monitoring the situation of Filipinos who were affected by the deadly wildfires in Maui, Hawaii. Marcos ensured that the Philippine government, through the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Department of Migrant Workers, has been determining the number of Filipinos possibly affected by the massive wildfires. Wildfires fueled by winds gusting up to 80 mph (128 kph), with temperatures said to have reached 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit (538 degrees C) spread from dry grasslands outside town into the historic resort town of Lahaina on Tuesday, August 8. The death toll has reached 99. Search teams with cadaver dogs continue to scour the disaster area. —Dave Llavanes Jr./KG, GMA Integrated News

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