PHL Embassy in Bahrain closed April 21-23

The Philippine Embassy in Bahrain announced on Monday it will be closed to the public from April 21 to 23. In a notice posted on its website, the Embassy said it will resume office on Easter Sunday, April 24. "The Embassy will be closed to the public on 21 April 2011, in observance of Maundy Thursday. Office will resume on Sunday, April 24." April 21 and 22 are considered regular holidays in the Philippines for 2011, by virtue of Proclamation 84. It did not indicate if its regular phone numbers or email can be reached in an emergency. According to the embassy's website, it can be reached at the following contact details: Telephone: 1772-1234 Fax: 1772-0827 Email: manamape@batelco.com.bh The Philippine Overseas Labor Office- Overseas Workers' Welfare Administration’S contact details are as follows: Telephone: 1774-0951; 1772-1908 Fax: 1774-0829 But it pointed out Assistance To Nationals (ATN) Services "are provided on a 24/7 basis, even on weekends and legal and religious holidays." It said the ATN's regular telephone line is (+632)857-6900. Fax: 1774-0829 – VVP, GMA News