In his remarks, Ambassador Lhuillier said that the cashless payment is part of the Embassy’s response to the President’s “Bagong Pilipinas” campaign, which focuses on an all-inclusive plan for economic and social transformation. The Ambassador said, “We heed the President’s call to embark on a transformative journey towards a better Philippines where government programs and services are accessible to every Filipino.”.
PHOTOS: L-R. Ambassador Lhuillier assisted during the first payment using a credit card; Ambassador Lhuillier announced the launching of cashless payment for consular services during the flag-raising ceremony at the Philippine Embassy.
To mark the occasion, the Ambassador himself assisted during the first consular payment using a credit card. Consul General Mark Francis C. Hamoy, Consul Eric P. Valenzuela, Madrid PE personnel, and members of the Filipino community were present during the launch.
Cashless payments are made or accepted without the use of hard cash but through the use of credit or debit cards. The Embassy also accepts other forms of online payment.