PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

12th Annual Filipino Community General Assembly in New York Strengthens Partnership between the Consulate and Northeast Diaspora Leaders and representatives from more than 50 Filipino organizations across the U.S. Northeast come together at Kalayaan Hall, Philippine Center in New York, for the 12th Filipino Community General Assembly. (Photo by Sherlyn Roxas) NEW YORK, 03 February 2026 – The Philippine Consulate General in New York hosted its 12th Annual Filipino Community General Assembly on 31 January 2026, reaffirming this gathering’s role as the premier forum for civic engagement, transparency, and collective action. The event was attended by over 100 Filipino community leaders representing more than 50 organizations from across the US Northeast. The General Assembly served as the vital platform for the presentation of the 2025 Accomplishments and the 2026 Strategic Plans, offering attendees an inside look at how resources are managed to serve the estimated 400,000 Filipinos in its jurisdiction. Consul General Senen T. Mangalile, whose leadership earned the Consulate the DFA 2025 Best Organization Award, reaffirmed that the annual Assembly serves as a vital platform for sharing the Consulate's roadmap. He dedicated the award to the community, emphasizing that the honor "belongs to all of us, as it reflects…

PH Consul General in New York Presents Priorities of Philippine ASEAN Chairship to ASEAN Counterparts From left: Singaporean Consul Chew Ee Lin, Thai Consul General Somjai Taphaopong PH Consul General Senen T. Mangalile, Indonesian Consul General Winanto Adi, and Malaysian Consul General Norhalilah Abdul Jalil do the ASEAN handshake. (Photo by Sherlyn Roxas) NEW YORK CITY, 29 January 2026 – Consul General Senen T. Mangalile hosted a working luncheon featuring Philippine cuisine for Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Heads of Consular Missions based in New York on 28 January 2026 at the Philippine Center.Indonesian Consul General Winanto Adi, Malaysian Consul General Norhalilah Abdul Jalil, Thai Consul General Somjai Taphaopong, and Singaporean Consul Chew Ee Lin were present at the luncheon along with other working-level consular officials.Consul General Mangalile presented an overview of the Philippines’ ASEAN Chairship in 2026, including the official Chairship logo and theme, “Navigating Our Future, Together,” and the Philippines’ Chairship priorities namely peace and security, prosperity, and people empowerment.The participants exchanged views on proposed activities to raise ASEAN's profile and visibility in New York City and the U.S. Northeast, such as a commemorative event marking the 59th ASEAN Day and the 50th Anniversary of the Treaty…

PH Consul General, Jersey City Mayor Solomon Discuss Support for Fil-Am Community and PH-US 80th Anniversary Consul General Senen T. Mangalile during a brief phone call with the newly-elected Jersey City Mayor James Solomon. (Photo by Sherlyn Roxas) NEW YORK CITY, 28 January 2026 – Consul General Senen T. Mangalile received a phone call today from newly-elected Jersey City Mayor James Solomon to exchange views on possible areas of engagement with the Philippine Consulate General in New York and the Filipino-American community in Jersey City.During the call, Mayor Solomon sought Consul General Mangalile’s ideas on ways to support the Filipino-American community in Jersey City. In response, Consul General Mangalile underscored continued support for Filipino-American community activities, the promotion of Philippine culture and values, opportunities to enhance trade and investment engagement, and civic and political participation among Filipino-Americans.Both officials agreed to work together in pursuing initiatives that promote people-to-people ties and highlight Filipino-American contributions, in the spirit of the 80th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and the US.Mayor Solomon is the 50th Mayor of Jersey City and previously served as a Jersey City Councilman. During his tenure, he joined as one of the honorary grand marshals…

Art and Diplomacy Exhibition at PH Center in New York Underscores Role of Cultural Diplomacy in Community Building From left: Office of Foreign Missions New York Regional Director Kathleen Eagen, Consul General of Georgia and SoFC President Maia Bartaia, and PH Consul General Senen T. Mangalile formally open the Art and Diplomacy Exhibition. (Photo by Sherlyn Roxas) NEW YORK CITY, 23 January 2026 – The Philippine Consulate General in New York hosted the annual Art and Diplomacy Exhibition of the Society of Foreign Consuls in New York (SoFC) on 22 January 2026 at the Philippine Center.The exhibition showcased artworks and musical performances from Barbados, Georgia, India, Malaysia, Morocco, the Philippines, Russia, Serbia, South Africa, Thailand, and Türkiye.The exhibition featured two art works permanently displayed at the Philippine Center Lobby Gallery namely “Lamination XLIV” and “Solid Island” by National Artist Arturo Luz and Eduardo Castrillo, respectively.In his welcome remarks, Consul General Senen T. Mangalile described the Philippine Center as a concrete manifestation of the confluence of art and diplomacy, noting that it is a space where ties are strengthened, understanding is reached, and friendships are renewed, “all while appreciating the true, the good, and the beautiful.”Consul General of Georgia Maia Bartaia,…

PH Consulate Hosts First Meeting in 2026 of Society Of Foreign Consuls in New York Members of the Society of Foreign Consuls in New York who attended the meeting hosted by the Philippine Consulate. (Photo by Sherlyn Roxas) NEW YORK CITY, 20 January 2026 – The Executive Board of the Society of Foreign Consuls (SoFC) in New York convened its first meeting of the year on 20 January 2026 at the Philippine Center in New York.Consul General Maia Bartaia of Georgia, current SoFC President, outlined the organization’s planned activities for the first quarter of 2026. These include the Art and Diplomacy Exhibition on 22 January at the Philippine Center, a Women’s Month Celebration on 11 March, and possible joint courtesy calls on local government officials in New York and nearby areas.The meeting was hosted by Consul General Senen T. Mangalile and attended by the members of the Executive Board, namely the Consuls General of Argentina, Bulgaria, India, Morocco, Peru, Serbia, South Africa, Switzerland, and Thailand.SoFC-New York was founded in 1925 and serves as a platform for engagement, cooperation, and exchange among the consular corps in New York. END SoFC members exchange views and ideas during discussions on upcoming initiatives. (Photos…

PH Consul General Welcomes Nepali Counterpart, Identifies Potential Areas of Cooperation From left: Consul General Senen T. Mangalile exchanges a handshake with Nepali Consul General Dadhi Ram Bhandari. (Photo by Sherlyn Roxas) NEW YORK CITY, 20 January 2026 – Consul General Senen T. Mangalile received newly-arrived Consul General Dadhi Ram Bhandari of Nepal on 16 January 2026 at the Philippine Center in New York.Consul General Mangalile welcomed Consul General Bhandari to New York and expressed his readiness to work closely with him to further strengthen Philippines-Nepal relations.During the meeting, the two officials discussed areas of mutual interest, particularly on diaspora management. As both the Philippines and Nepal are labor-sending countries, they underscored the importance of protecting migrant workers’ rights and strengthening international norms for their protection. Consul General Mangalile conveyed the Philippines’ willingness, upon Nepal’s request, to share best practices and experiences in this area.Consul General Mangalile also shared the Philippines' experience on overseas voting and other consular practices related to the engagement of nationals abroad. END Consul General Mangalile shares the Philippines’ experience on overseas voting with Consul General Bhandari. (Photo by Sherlyn Roxas)

Philippine Consulate Meets with the Filipino American Association in Pittsburgh Consul General Senen T. Mangalile and Filipino American Association in Pittsburgh President Carlos Abola (rightmost) and members conclude their kumustahan. (Photo by Patrick Lubenia) PITTSBURGH, PA, 14 January 2026 - The Philippine Consulate General in New York met with the members of the Filipino American Association in Pittsburgh, Inc (FAAPI) to foster stronger connections in the area.Accompanied by Consul Juan Carlos C. Borromeo, Consul General Senen T.  shared information on upcoming programs and initiatives of the Consulate and addressed some concerns raised by the community members.The Consulate also visited the Philippine Center located in Pittsburgh, a community-funded and maintained venue for cultural activities and community gatherings. Consul General Senen T. Mangalile at the Philippine Center in Pittsburgh. (Photo by Consul Juan Carlos Borromeo) FAAPI is an established Filipino-American community organization in the U.S. Northeast that is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. Among their activities include promotion of Filipino culture and heritage, scholarships programs, and charitable activities.The meeting concluded with the Consulate reaffirming its commitment to providing timely consular services, responsive and effective support to Filipinos in the area. END