Will you accept walk ins?

No. As a policy, all consular applicants are required to have a confirmed appointment prior to coming to the Consulate.

Will there be considerations for ballot drop offs as another option aside from mailing them to the Consulate?

Yes, a ballot receptacle box will be provided at the Philippine Center for voters who wish to personally drop off their sealed accomplished ballots.

Will there be a courtesy lane for senior citizens, persons with disabilities, pregnant women, and others with special circumstances?

As a policy the Philippine Consulate General in New York requires all consular applicants to have a booked appointment prior to coming to the Consulate. The Consulate may give exception to meritorious cases, such as those with valid and immediate urgency to their requests. To make a request in case you are unable to book an appointment, you can send an email so we can review the merits of your particular situation to: newyorkpcg.notarials@dfa.gov.ph for Notarization, newyorkpcg.dual@dfa.gov.ph for Dual Citizenship, newyorkpcg.passport@dfa.gov.ph for Passport applications. All requests are subject to evaluation and approval is not guaranteed.

Will the Consulate be open on the weekend of May 7-8?

Yes, the Consulate is open 24 /7 for the entire voting period (including weekends and holidays) from 09 April 2022 to 08 May 2022 for registered voters who wish to personally drop off their ballots at the Consulate. The Consulate will be open on 09 May 2022, the last day for the casting of ballots until 7:00 a.m. Ballots received after 7:00am will no longer be counted.

Will my foreign spouse, who will travel with me to the Philippines, be required to secure additional travel documents from the Philippine Consulate before leaving?

The answer would depend on the intended period of stay in the Philippines and if the spouse is a visa-required national under the Philippine visa regulation. Foreign spouse (as well as children) included in the visa waiver category may avail of the Balikbayan-Program for stays of up to one (1) year. Otherwise, they would need to apply for an appropriate visa.

Fintech Literacy Launched at Philippine Consulate

Press Release

PCGNY-002-2023
13 January 2023

FINTECH LITERACY LAUNCHED AT PHILIPPINE CONSULATE

New York, 13 January 2023 – The Philippine Consulate General in New York kicked off the new year with a “fintech”[1] literacy forum, in partnership with the International Society of Filipinos in Finance and Accounting (ISFFA) – New York Chapter, on Thursday, 12 January 2023, at the Philippine Center.

Intended to be a three-part series, the first forum, dubbed as “Blockchain Basics,” provided an overview of Blockchain –the groundbreaking financial technology at the heart of bitcoin, ethereum, non-fungible tokens (NFT), and other virtual currencies. The benefits, risks and untapped potential of the blockchain network were also discussed in layman’s terms.

Speaking on behalf of Consul General Senen T. Mangalile, Vice Consul Tanya Faye O. Ramiro welcomed the audience who consisted of professionals in the financial services sector and members of the public. “As fintech has woven itself into the very fabric of our everyday lives, from our business dealings to personal relationships, it is already part of one’s “financial well-being” to better understand fintech,” she said. She added that the Philippine Consulate looks forward to seeing Filipino-Americans contribute to further innovations in this industry.

The following served as resource speakers and shared their expertise and experiences in utilizing Blockchain –

Kristina Tubera – an engineer, influencer, and public speaker. Ms. Tubera is also the founder of “Crypto Daddies” (FKA Femme Finance), a grassroots education movement for Gen-Z minorities focused on the topics of finance, tech, and blockchain;
Krystl Fabella – founder of “Filipina on the Rise” (FOTR), a media company and leading podcast seeking to increase positive representation and empowerment of Filipino women. FOTR successfully launched the first ever NFT collection for Filipino American creatives;
Nicole Cacal – founder and CEO of “Forbes Ignite,” a consultancy firm that advises leading companies on sustainable information and a leadership network that unites global change makers at the center of technology, sustainability, and social impact; and
Michael Gonzales – partner of “Ernst & Young,” who leads the development audit methodology and enablement for blockchain-based business activities and digital asset investments.

The second part of the series is scheduled tentatively on 16 February. END

[1] Portmanteau of “financial technology”