PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

NYPCG Explores Academic & Cultural Partnerships with the University of Pittsburgh (Left to right) Consul General Senen T. Mangalile met with Director Joseph Alter, Ph.D. and Associate Director James Cook, Ph.D. of the Asian Studies Center of the University of Pittsburgh. (Photo by Consul Juan Carlos Borromeo) PITTSBURGH, PA, 14 January 2026 - The Philippine Consulate General in New York continues to strengthen its engagement with higher educational institutions in the U.S. Northeast through a meeting with University of Pittsburgh. Consul General Senen T. Mangalile met with the representatives of University’s Asian Studies Center to explore potential partnerships in research, cultural exchange, and initiatives that promote Philippine heritage and scholarship.Accompanied by Consul Juan Carlos C. Borromeo, Consul General Mangalile engaged in discussions with faculty members, including Director Joseph Alter, Ph.D. and Associate Director James Cook, Ph.D. of the Asian Studies Center, Assistant Director of Academic Affairs, Jessica Sun, Ed.D. and Assistant Director for Partnerships & Programming, Linda Lieu.Consul General Mangalile also met with Filipino graduate and undergraduate students of the University of Pittsburgh and discussed the Consulate’s programs and initiatives. He also invited them to participate in the Consulate's activities. Consul General Senen T. Mangalile met with Filipino undergraduate and…

NYPCG Explores Opportunities and Partnerships at Pennsylvania Farm Show (Left photo) Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry President Luke Bernstein and (right photo) Pennsylvania Secretary of Community and Economic Development Rick Siger address the international delegates. (Photos by Consul Juan Carlos Borromeo) HARRISBURG, PA, 13 January 2026 - The Philippine Consulate General in New York, as a member of the Consular Corps Association of Philadelphia, attended the annual Pennsylvania Farm Show held at PA Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in Harrisburg. Prior to touring the Farm Show, the Consulate attended a networking event at the headquarters of the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry. During these events, Consul General Senen T. Mangalile and Consul Juan Carlos Borromeo interacted with officials of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Pennsylvania House of Representatives, and the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry leaders, as well as some business owners, to explore opportunities for closer engagement between the Philippines and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The meetings served as a venue to exchange views on existing and potential areas of collaboration in economic development, particularly in agriculture. Consul General Senen T. Mangalile raises a question at the PA International Delegation Partnerships Forum. (Photo by Consul…

Philippine Consulate General in New York Marks 4th Anniversary of Sentro Rizal with Visit from Rizal Descendant Consul General Senen T. Mangalile (left) presents a certificate of appreciation to Ms. Sandra Medel (center) for her efforts in digitizing the catalogs of the book collection of the Consulate and Sentro Rizal. They are joined in the photo by Mrs. Maria Luisa Tinio Bayot, a descendant of José Rizal (right). (Photo by Nikka Arenal) NEW YORK, 6 January 2026 — The Philippine Consulate General in New York celebrated the 4th anniversary of the inauguration of Sentro Rizal New York by reaffirming its mission to be a premier "house of culture" for the Filipino diaspora in the US Northeast. Established on 06 January 2022, as the 36th Sentro Rizal in the world, the center serves as a vital repository and hub for promoting Philippine arts, language, and heritage in the heart of Manhattan. To mark the occasion, Consul General Senen T. Mangalile, accompanied by Sentro Rizal New York Manager Consul Anna Guerra and Assistant Nikka Arenal, met at the Philippine Center with Ms. Lisa Bayot, a direct descendant of Dr. Jose Rizal, and Ms. Sandra Medel, a dedicated Filipino community volunteer. Consul General…

PH Consul General Attends Inauguration of New York City Mayor, Welcomes New Leadership From Left: US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Mayor Zohran K. Mamdani, US Senator Bernie Sanders. (Photos by Consul General Senen T. Mangalile) NEW YORK, 03 January 2026 - Consul General Senen T. Mangalile attended the public inauguration of New York City Mayor Zohran K. Mamdani held at City Hall on 01 January 2026.The public ceremony followed Mayor Mamdani’s formal assumption of office earlier that day, after taking his oath administered by New York State Attorney General Letitia James. The inauguration at City Hall was attended by city officials, members of the diplomatic corps, and representatives of various communities across New York City. Consul General Mangalile was invited to attend the ceremony and to represent the ASEAN Consuls General, in view of the Philippines’ ASEAN Chairship this year.During the program, Mayor Mamdani was sworn in by US Senator Bernie Sanders. US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, in her welcome remarks, described the inauguration as marking a new chapter for New York City and highlighted Mayor Mamdani’s historic election and commitment to working-class communities, encouraging attendees to view the occasion as a moment of renewed civic engagement.In his inaugural address, Mayor Mamdani…

PH Consulate in New York, Knights of Rizal Commemorate 129th Anniversary of Rizal's Martyrdom Knights of Rizal Officers marched as they prepare to offer the memorial wreaths before the bust of Dr. Jose Rizal at Philippine Center lobby. (Photos by Sherlyn Roxas) NEW YORK, 29 December 2025 – The Philippine Consulate General in New York and the Knights of Rizal New York Chapter (KOR-NY) commemorated the 129th anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal’s martyrdom with a solemn wreath-laying ceremony at the Philippine Center in New York on 26 December 2025. The event brought together officers and members of the Knights of Rizal, and members of the Filipino community to honor the national hero’s enduring legacy. Consul General Mangalile delivers remarks reflecting on Dr. Jose Rizal’s life and values during the Rizal Day commemoration at the Philippine Center in New York. (Photo by Sherlyn Roxas) In his remarks, Consul General Sir Senen T. Mangalile, KGOR, highlighted the quiet moral courage consistently demonstrated by Dr. Rizal throughout his life, stating that, “his life challenges us to act with courage, even in silence, to love our country and fellow Filipinos, even when recognition is absent, and to do what is right even when no…

PH Consulate General in New York and Media Partners Reaffirm Collaboration at Year-End Fellowship Consul General Senen T. Mangalile with the Filipino-American members of the press who attended the appreciation dinner. (Photo by Sherlyn Roxas) NEW YORK, 18 December 2025 – The Philippine Consulate General in New York hosted its Media Appreciation Dinner for the Filipino-American members of the press on 17 December 2025 at 87 Ludlow, a Filipino-American owned restaurant in Lower Manhattan.In his remarks, Consul General Senen T. Mangalile thanked the Fil-Am press for its consistent support of the Philippine Consulate General in New York’s programs and initiatives, noting that media coverage of community engagements and events helped broaden public awareness of Filipino achievements and issues affecting Filipino-Americans in the US.He further underscored the importance of sustained collaboration in 2026, as various activities are planned to mark the milestone 80th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and the US.In a video message, Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel G. Romualdez emphasized the importance of the Fil-Am press as partners of US Foreign Service Posts in strengthening Philippine-US relations. In marking the milestone 80th anniversary of PH-US diplomatic relations, he described the Fil-Am press’ role as “even…