Weather Advisory

Public Advisory 004-202313 March 2023 WEATHER ADVISORY  The Philippine Consulate General in New York advises fellow Filipinos in the US Northeast to monitor weather reports and be aware of developments in their areas of work and residence in view of the significant snowstorm beginning Monday night and continuing through Wednesday. New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a State of Emergency, the details of which are available on this link:https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-declare-state-emergency-ahead-major-noreaster-forecast-impact-upstate-regions New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy also declared a state of emergency in five counties, and the full details may be accessed using this link:https://nj.gov/infobank/eo/056murphy/pdf/EO-320.pdf Everyone is strongly encouraged to follow safety regulations and advisories issued by the authorities. Mag-ingat po tayong lahat.

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“A Sustainable Future” Book Signing Held at New York PCG

Press Release PCGNY-007-2023 13 March 2023 “A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE” BOOK SIGNING HELD AT NEW YORK PCG The Philippine Consulate General in New York hosted a book signing session featuring Dr. Brian Poe Llamanzares and his latest book A Sustainable Future. In his remarks at the Philippine Center in New York on 10 March 2023, Dr. Llamanzares offered an optimistic and holistic perspective on the current challenges brought by climate change, and how Filipinos as stakeholders can understand and collectively address the broad range of issues on sustainability. The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) worked closely with the Philippine Consulate in making the event possible. Consul General Senen T. Mangalile praised Dr. Poe Llamanzares for his work, noting the book’s detailed yet pragmatic guide to adopting and driving sustainability practices. Consul General Mangalile welcomed the participants to the event, composed of representatives from the Philippine Delegation to the 67th Session of the UN Commission on the Status on Women, members of NaFFAA, and kababayan from the Filipino-American community.  END Photo Release PCGNY-040-2023 13 March 2023 "A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE" BOOK LAUNCH “A Sustainable Future” Book launch. Consul General Senen T. Mangalile welcomes all participants to the book launch. (Philippine Consulate…

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NYPCG Joins the Global Community in the Celebration of the 2023 National Women’s Month and International Womens Day

Photo Release PCGNY-026-2023 1 March 2023 NYPCG JOINS THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY IN THE CELEBRATION OF THE 2023 NATIONAL WOMEN'S MONTH (NWM) AND INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY NYPCG JOINS THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY IN THE CELEBRATION OF THE 2023 NATIONAL WOMEN'S MONTH (NWM) AND INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY Photo Release PGCNY-027-2023 1 March 2023 NYPCG JOINS THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY IN THE CELEBRATION OF THE 2023 NATIONAL WOMEN'S MONTH (NWM) AND INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY NYPCG JOINS THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY IN THE CELEBRATION OF THE 2023 NATIONAL WOMEN'S MONTH (NWM) AND INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY Photo Release PCGNY-028-2023 1 March 2023 NYPCG JOINS THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY IN THE CELEBRATION OF THE 2023 NATIONAL WOMEN'S MONTH (NWM) AND INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY NYPCG JOINS THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY IN THE CELEBRATION OF THE 2023 NATIONAL WOMEN'S MONTH (NWM) AND INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY Photo Release PCGNY-029-2023 1 March 2023 NYPCG JOINS THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY IN THE CELEBRATION OF THE 2023 NATIONAL WOMEN'S MONTH (NWM) AND INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY NYPCG JOINS THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY IN THE CELEBRATION OF THE 2023 NATIONAL WOMEN'S MONTH (NWM) AND INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY Photo Release PCGNY-030-2023 1 March 2023 NYPCG JOINS THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY IN THE CELEBRATION OF THE 2023 NATIONAL WOMEN'S MONTH (NWM) AND INTERNATIONAL WOMENS…

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Public Advisory on Illegal Recruitment of Call Center Agents in mainland Southeast Asia

Public Advisory 003-202328 February 2023 ILLEGAL RECRUITMENT OF CALL CENTER AGENTS MAINLAND SOUTHEAST ASIA The Philippine Consulate General in New York warns the public against syndicates operating online that seek to recruit "Customer Service Representatives" or "Call Center Agents" in Southeast Asian countries.These syndicates provide their victims, including Filipinos, with tickets to fly to a Southeast Asian country. Upon arrival, however, the recruits are relocated to remote areas and forced to work on online cryptocurrency scams and internet fraud. Victims are subjected to physical and psychological abuse, difficult working conditions, non-payment of wages, and confiscation of passports and mobile phones. They and their family are threatened with grave bodily harm and even death if they would not cooperate. In some cases, victims were sold to other syndicates which are engaged in sexual exploitation and slavery.The Consulate strongly advises the public to exercise caution when confronted with online offers for employment in mainland Southeast Asia.

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Philippine Consulate General in New York Conducts “Consulate Saturday” Activity

Press Release PCGNY-006-2022 23 February 2023 PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL IN NEW YORK CONDUCTS “CONSULATE SATURDAY” ACTIVITY NEW YORK – More than 100 Filipinos were served during the “Consulate Saturday” activity conducted by the Philippine Consulate General in New York on 18 February 2023 at the Philippine Center. For the first time this year, the Consulate opened its doors on a Saturday to deliver consular services to our kababayan. The activity dubbed as “Consulate Saturday” is held once every quarter of the year to accommodate Filipinos who could not miss work on weekdays. The service was held in parallel with the 9th Filipino-American Community General Assembly also held in the Philippine Center. The Consulate was open from 10:00AM until 4:00PM to provide the following services: passport application and renewal, retention and reacquisition of Philippine citizenship (dual citizenship), travel document application, notarization and certification of documents; and Overseas Voters Registration. In the wake of the Consulate’s diminished budget for Consular Outreach Missions in 2023, the Consulate intends to dedicate certain Consulate Saturday activities throughout the year to serve Filipino communities living in far-flung areas within its jurisdiction. The next Consulate Saturdays are scheduled on 06 May, on 02 September, and on 18…

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Consulate Welcomes Fil-Am Community at General Assembly

Press Release PCGNY-005-2023 18 February 2023 CONSULATE WELCOMES FIL-AM COMMUNITY AT GENERAL ASSEMBLY The Philippine Consulate General in New York successfully hosted its 9th Filipino-American Community General Assembly on 18 February 2023 at the Kalayaan Hall of the Philippine Center, from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. The General Assembly is an annual event where leaders of the Filipino-American community organizations in the US Northeast are invited to the Consulate for a report on the activities of the previous year and the calendar of activities of the current year. Consul General Senen T. Mangalile welcomed the participants who were physically present as well as those who joined virtually via Zoom. He spoke on the theme of the 9th annual General Assembly, “Strengthening Linkages Through Collaboration and Partnership”, and identified the efficient delivery of consular services and the conduct of activities that are more inclusive and representative of the diaspora’s identity as his priorities. “We will continue to give you the quality of service that you deserve as well as a set of events that are inclusive and representative of our community,” Consul General Mangalile said. The General assembly also featured presentations by consular officers and representatives of the Department of Trade…

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Public Advisory on Ponzi Schemes

Public Advisory 002-202310 February 2023 PUBLIC ADVISORY ON PONZI SCHEMES The Philippine Consulate General in New York reminds the Filipino community to exercise vigilance and extreme caution when conducting business and investing hard-earned dollars with individuals and entities of unreliable repute. Most often they turn out to be scammers and fraudsters involved in Ponzi schemes. A Ponzi scheme is an investment fraud that involves the payment of unusually high returns to existing investors from funds contributed by new investors. Ponzi scheme organizers often solicit new investors by promising to invest funds in opportunities claimed to generate high returns with little or no risk. With little or no legitimate earnings, Ponzi schemes require a constant flow of money from new investors to continue. Ponzi schemes inevitably collapse, most often when it becomes difficult to recruit new investors or when a large number of investorsask for their funds to be returned. Since Ponzi schemes can fly under the radar for years before they unravel, it is important to be vigilant and practice due diligence when deciding where to invest your hard-earned dollars. If the professional you are working with guarantees you above-market, no-risk returns on your investments, then this should be a red flag.…

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Maintenance of the Passport System

Public Advisory 001-202330 January 2023 MAINTENANCE OF THE PASSPORT SYSTEM The Philippine Consulate General in New York informs kababayan that the Passport Online Appointment System (passport.gov.ph) will still be under scheduled maintenance until Monday, 30 January 2023, 10:59 AM ET. This same system maintenance will also affect Online Visa Appointment System (OVAS) and Philippine Visa Management System (PVMS). The Passport Online Appointment System (passport.gov.ph) is expected to be available by 11:00 AM ET of 30 January 2023.We request for the public’s understanding regarding the matter as we continue to improve our appointment system to better serve the Filipino people.

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New York PCG and PDOT NY Launches 2023 VIP Tour

Press Release PCGNY-004-2023 25 January 2023 NEW YORK PCG AND PDOT NY LAUNCHES 2023 VIP TOUR The Philippine Consulate General in New York, in partnership with the Philippine Department of Tourism’s New York Office, launched the Very Important Pinoy Tour (VIP Tour) at the Kalayaan Hall last 23 January 2023 at 5:00pm. Consul General Senen T. Mangagile welcomed the participants of the launch, composed of airline representatives, travel agencies, members of the Filipino-American press, and members from various Filipino Community Organizations. In his remarks, he encouraged everyone to join the VIP Tour, which will take place from 16 to 24 July 2023 at Manila, Iloilo, and Boracay. The VIP Tour is a major tourism activity of all Philippine foreign service posts in the U.S. The program enables Filipino-Americans and foreigners to experience Filipino culture and hospitality and immerse in the sights and sounds of various tourist destinations around the Philippines. The program, which was staged 13 times between 2004 to 2019, has seen the participation of more than 4,500 people from the different states. In his address, Consul General Mangalile encouraged everyone to visit the Philippines and invite friends and family to join the VIP Tour. “Your help in promoting…

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Fil-Am Media Meets the Consul General

Press Release PCGNY-003-2023 24 January 2023 FIL-AM MEDIA MEETS THE CONSUL GENERAL New York, 24 January 2023 – The Fil-Am Press Club of New York, led by ABS-CBN News Senior Correspondent, Don Tagala, and other members of the media, met Consul General Senen T. Mangalile during the latter’s inaugural “Con Gen Media Hour” on Monday, 23 January 2023, at the Philippine Consulate General in New York. During the meeting, Consul General Mangalile recognized the indispensable role of the media not only as partners in disseminating information and promoting events of the Philippine Consulate, but also as a medium to build synergy among the members of the Filipino-American Community, and an instrument in taking the pulse of the public. The media, in turn, extended a warm welcome to the Consul General and assured him of their assistance in relaying important news to kababayan. The one-hour face-to-face interview initially revolved around light-hearted questions, such as why the Consul General entered the foreign service, and what his most memorable experience is as a diplomat, so far. Discussions then moved to the Consul General’s vision for the Philippine Consulate, and the status of consular services, such as applications for passport, notarization, and “dual citizenship.”…

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