PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

FILIPINXT Returns to New York Fashion Week, Brings PH Creativity and Innovation to Global Stage Runway highlights showcasing the creations of Filipino designers Bessie Besana, Sheryl Ann Buenaventura of Style Ana, and Ram Silva. (Photos courtesy of FILIPINXT) NEW YORK CITY, 15 September 2025 — FILIPINXT, which earned distinction as the first all-Filipino showcase officially included in the New York Fashion Week (NYFW) calendar, returned to New York with a two-day program on 13-14 September 2025 that featured Philippine design, craftsmanship, and creative entrepreneurship, fittingly coinciding with the observance of Philippine Creative Industries Month.The runway presentation brought together designers from New York and the Philippines – Bessie Besana, Jo Ann Bitagcol of Bitagcol, Skeeter Labastilla-Turgut of Pinas Sadya, Sheryl Ann Buenaventura of Style Ana, Ram Silva, and Veejay Floresca, who unveiled new-season collections in formal and contemporary wear, and Farah Abu, who presented a line of distinctive accessories. Each showcased unique signature pieces that drew from the depth of Philippine textile traditions and the ingenuity of Filipino design.Consul General Senen T. Mangalile recognized FILIPINXT’s fourth iteration as a significant milestone for Philippine fashion, citing its role in expanding opportunities for designers while sustaining artisan communities and traditional weaving practices. He…

PH Consulate in New York Observes MANAMo 2025, Reaffirms PH’s Commitment to Protect Seas and Maritime Heritage The personnel of the Philippine Consulate General in New York and Philippine Permanent Mission to the United Nations, donning blue attire in commemoration of Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month (MANAMo) 2025. (Photo by Sherlyn Roxas) NEW YORK CITY, 02 September 2025 — Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 316, s. 2017, which declared September of every year as Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month (MANAMo), the Philippine Consulate General in New York marked the beginning of the month-long observance during its flag ceremony on 02 September 2025 at the Philippine Center. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., in his message read by Consul General Senen T. Mangalile, highlighted the Philippines’ enduring identity as a seafaring nation whose history and progress have been shaped by the seas. The President emphasized that the country’s strength, security, and sovereignty rest on effective maritime governance founded on foresight, stewardship, and solidarity. Consul General Mangalile delivers the message of President Marcos, who further called on institutions to align science with law, leaders to govern with vision beyond their time, and communities to embrace care for the seas as part…

Filipino Entrepreneurs Highlight Journeys of Success in “The Juan Guide to Business” Forum (L-R) Consul Anna Guerra, Jozelle Diaz, Edil Cuepo, Marty Austria, Consul General Senen T. Mangalile, Carol Austria, Ramon Vinluan, Chris Mauricio, Trade Commissioner Alma Argayoso, and Vice Consul Pete de la Fuente gather for a group photo after an insightful panel discussion. (Photo by Sherlyn Roxas) NEW YORK CITY, 28 August 2025 – The Philippine Consulate General in New York, in partnership with the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in New York, hosted a forum on "The Juan Guide to Business: Filipinnovation—From Vision to Six Figures” at the Philippine Center in New York.The event highlighted the importance of Filipino innovation and creativity, with speakers discussing their personal and professional journeys, including challenges faced as entrepreneurs and the role of their cultural background in the business ventures.The forum began with a keynote message from Chris Mauricio, Chef and Co-owner of Harana Market and James Beard Award finalist, who reflected on their Filipino identity that shaped their entrepreneurial journey, the role of storytelling and community in Harana’s vision, and the challenges and lessons they navigated as a Queer and Trans-Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) founder in the food…

PH Consulate Showcases Filipino WWII Stories and Languages in 17th Sinehan sa Konsulado The screening of the HONOR and Children of the War was attended by a diverse audience, including Mr. Arthur Grabiner, World War II American veteran, who attended to show support for the event. NEW YORK CITY, 22 August 2025 – The Philippine Consulate General in New York successfully held the 2025 Sinehan sa Konsulado (SSK) on 19–20 August 2025 at the Kalayaan Hall of the Philippine Center in New York. Now on its 17th year, the screenings highlighted both the heroism of Filipinos during World War II and the richness of the country’s diverse languages. Consul General Senen T. Mangalile delivers opening remarks to film and history enthusiasts during the screening of the documentary films HONOR: The Legacy of Jose Abad Santos and Children of the War, held at the Kalayaan Hall of the Philippine Center. On the first day of the screening,  the Philippine Consulate featured two documentary films that paid tribute to the Filipino experience during World War II: HONOR: The Legacy of Jose Abad Santos and Children of the War.  A short talkback session followed, with the audience exchanging views with Ms. Desiree Benipayo,…

PH Consulate in New York Apprises Fil-Am Media on Upcoming Programs and Key Initiatives Consul General Senen T. Mangalile (holding the microphone) responds to questions from the Filipino-American press during the third quarter Media Hour. (Photo by Sherlyn Roxas) NEW YORK CITY, 15 August 2025 – The Philippine Consulate General in New York hosted its third quarter Media Hour on 14 August 2025 at the Philippine Center in New York to brief members of the Filipino-American press on upcoming activities in cultural promotion, community engagement, trade and investment, and tourism.Consul General Senen T. Mangalile announced the upcoming 17th Sinehan sa Konsulado on 19-20 August, and the next Filipinnovation forum, “The Juan Guide to Business: Filipinnovation—From Vision to Six Figures,” on 28 August. He outlined the activities for the Filipino-American History Month in October, including a Philippine fashion design showcase, a fireside chat with Filipino-American film professionals, a short-film screening in cooperation with New York University, and Handog sa Hapag, a curated fine dining experience. He also noted that preparations are underway for the 2026 commemoration of the 80th anniversary of PH–US diplomatic relations.Additionally, Consul General Mangalile reported that deportation cases within the Consulate’s jurisdiction remain minimal, and assured that each…

Climate-Focused Book Debuts in New York, Links Sustainability with Investment Opportunities in PH Mr. Mon Abrea engages attendees on how policy reforms, streamlined processes, and environmental commitments position the Philippines for long-term, sustainable growth. (Photo by Sherlyn Roxas) NEW YORK CITY, 14 August 2025 – The Philippine Trade and Investment Center in New York and the Philippine Consulate General in New York, in partnership with the Asian Consulting Group (ACG), hosted a tax and investment briefing and the New York launch of Mon Abrea’s latest book Reimagining the World Without Climate Change on 13 August 2025 at the Philippine Center.In her welcome remarks, Trade Commissioner Alma F. Argayoso emphasized the Philippines’ strong position as a premier investment destination, highlighting pro-business reforms and active partnerships between the government and the private sector. She also gave an overview of the country’s economic performance, key growth sectors, and recent policy measures designed to create a more competitive and investor-friendly environment.Consul General Senen T. Mangalile, in his keynote address, underscored that the Philippines’ economic aspirations must go hand in hand with environmental responsibility and sustainable development. Citing the country’s vulnerability to the impacts of climate change, he stressed the urgent need for collective action…