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PH Consul General receives Fil-Am chess player and Woman FIDE Master Megan Paragua (Left) Fil-Am chess prodigy Megan Paragua shares a light moment with Consul General Senen T. Mangalile, showcasing her trophies from the World Cadet Rapid and Blitz Championships 2024 in Durres, Albania. (Right) In a friendly yet competitive chess match after the courtesy visit, Paragua demonstrates the skills that secured her victory against Mangalile. On 08 May, Consul General Senen T. Mangalile proudly welcomed Megan Althea Obrero Paragua, an 11-year-old Filipino-American chess prodigy and fifth-grade student at Columbia Grammar Preparatory School, to the Philippine Center in New York City. Paragua recently achieved remarkable success at the World Rapid & Blitz Cadet Chess Championship 2024, held from 25 to 29 April in Durres, Albania, where she won back-to-back world titles in the Rapid and Blitz categories for under-12 girls. Paragua previously earned her Woman FIDE (International Chess Federation) Master title at the 33rd Pan-American Youth Chess Festival 2023 held in Chicago, Illinois. Reflecting on her victory and what chess means to her, Paragua shared, “Chess allows me to showcase my strategic thinking. It’s a unique achievement that proves challenging yet rewarding.” Paragua attributed her passion for chess to her…
Sentro Rizal New York presents Philippine indigenous tales at book reading Ms. Jo Tiongson-Perez and Ms. Denise Orosa read from "Once Upon the Sun & Sea," captivating the audience with tales from the Philippines. (Photo by: Nikka Arenal) To celebrate Philippine National Heritage Month, the Philippine Consulate General in New York and Sentro Rizal New York featured “Once Upon the Sun & Sea: Indigenous Stories and Folk Tales from the Philippines” by authors Jo Tiongson-Perez and Denise Orosa at a book reading that drew a diverse crowd of approximately 50 attendees, including 25 children. Before reading three stories from their book, Tiongson-Perez and Orosa shared how they visited various indigenous communities in the Philippines to curate the eleven stories that they then translated into English. “We wanted to widen the space for children’s stories beyond the Western classics by authors such as Hans Christian Andersen and Brothers Grimm by presenting folk tales from our indigenous communities which children from all backgrounds can also relate with,” said Tiongson-Perez. In his welcoming remarks, Consul General Senen T. Mangalile praised the authors’ efforts to ensure authenticity by directly working with the source communities. “Their collaboration with indigenous storytellers ensures that the stories from…
Statement on the Ongoing Student Protests at Universities and Colleges in the U.S. Northeast
PH Consulate in New York hosts Filipino journalists participating in Friends, Partners, Allies Reporting Tour Officials of the Philippine Consulate General in New York engage with Filipino journalists at the Friends, Partners, Allies Program for Journalists in Kalayaan Hall, Philippine Center. (Photo by Nikka Arenal) On April 26 (Friday), the Philippine Consulate General in New York hosted an on-the-record courtesy call with Filipino journalists participating in the Friends, Partners, Allies Program for Journalists at the Kalayaan Hall, Philippine Center. The meeting aimed to deepen the Philippine Consulate’s engagement with the media and enhance the Philippine media’s understanding of the Philippine-U.S. bilateral relations and the Consulate’s activities in its jurisdiction. The event featured a panel consisting of Consul General Senen T. Mangalile, Tourism Attaché Francisco M. Lardizabal, and Undersecretary Ceferino S. Rodolfo from the Department of Trade and Industry’s Industry Development and Investment Promotions Group (IPG), who was in New York for a series of business meetings. The discussions focused on defense and security, economic cooperation, cultural exchanges, the dynamics of the Filipino and Filipino-American communities, and issues impacting overseas Filipino workers in the US Northeast. The discussions on defense and security delved into collaborative security measures essential for maintaining stability…
New York PCG celebrates Filipino Food Month with flavors and festivities through ‘HANDOG’ The Filipino community and non-Filipino food enthusiasts in New York enjoy the wide array of Filipino food items and products, such as coconut jam, ube jam, and snacks, during HANDOG. (Photo by Ruth Galiza) The Philippine Consulate General in New York, in collaboration with Hotel Edison, proudly presented “HANDOG: An Exquisite Showcase of Filipino Flavors and Festivities,” a two-day cultural event held on 05 and 26 April. This event was organized as part of the Consulate’s initiatives for this year’s Filipino Food Month with the theme, “Kalutong Filipino, Lakas ng Kabataang Makabago.”HANDOG showcased diverse food items and products crafted either in the Philippines or by Filipino artisans or entrepreneurs based in New York, focusing on captivating non-Filipino audiences. The Consulate partnered with Likha Art Cafe and Euneka Cakes & Drinks, aligning with the Consulate’s commitment to supporting Filipino micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and fostering economic empowerment within the community.Attendees were treated to captivating performances by Filipino cultural groups and performers, such as Kinding Sindaw, the University of the Philippines Alumni & Friends Rondalla, International Women Artists Inc., and the Philippine Cultural Community Organization. These performances…
PH highlighted as premier investment destination in ‘Why Invest in the Philippines?' book launch in New York (Left photo) From left to right: Atty. Loida Lewis, Mr. Mon Abrea, Consul General Senen T. Mangalile, and Trade Commissioner Benedict Uy; (Right photo) Mr. Mon Abrea gives an overview of his book, “Why Invest in the Philippines”, at the Kalayaan Hall, Philippine Center New York. The Philippine Consulate General in New York and the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in New York, in partnership with the Asian Consulting Group (ACG), hosted the New York book launch of “Why Invest in the Philippines” on 22 April (Monday) at the Philippine Center in New York. The event is part of ACG’s 2024 International Tax and Investment Roadshow in the United States. Consul General Senen T. Mangalile delivered the keynote address, emphasizing the Consulate’s unwavering commitment to positioning the Philippines as a premier investment destination. He elaborated, “The Consulate, along with the PTIC, remains dedicated to empowering potential investors with comprehensive resources, insightful data, and dedicated support services. Our aim is to ensure that potential investors fully understand the dynamics and opportunities of the Philippine market and can effectively navigate its landscape.” Mr. Mon Abrea,…
Consular Outreach in Bristol, CT The Philippine Consulate General in New York invites our kababayan in Bristol, Connecticut and surrounding areas to our consular outreach mission on 24-25 May 2024, 9am to 4pm, at St. Gregory the Great Parish Hall, 235 Maltby Street, Bristol, CT 06010.Kababayan can avail themselves of the following services: Passport Application/Renewal, Retention/Reacquisition of Philippine Citizenship, and Notarization/Legalization.Those who wish to avail themselves of these services are required to book an appointment by going to the link: https://shorturl.at/glpsQ
Holiday Notice, 01 May 2024
Save the Date: Pistahang Bayan 2024, 30 June 2024 The Philippine Consulate General in New York is cordially inviting the Filipino Community in the Northeastern America to join us in commemorating the 126th Philippine Independence Day on 30 June (Sunday). Prepare for a day filled with cultural performances, delectable Filipino cuisine, and exciting activities suitable for the entire family. Please save the date. Further details will be made available in the coming days.