PRESS RELEASE

07 August 2023

New York PCG Conducts Consular Outreach Activity In Albany, New York

The Consulate General of the Philippines continues with its Consular Outreach season for 2023 by travelling to Albany, New York for its Consular Outreach service which was held from 05-06 August which benefitted nearly 150 kababayan.

The consular outreach mission was a co-sponsored by the Kalayaan 1521 Council Inc. and the Alpha Phi Omega Alumni Association of Greater New York. The consular mission provided passport renewal, dual citizenship, and notarial services for members of the Filipino community in the Capital Region of New York State as well as surrounding areas.

A total of 139 services were extended during the mission in Albany.

Mr. Sol Kapunan of Kalayaan 1521 Council Inc, commended the Consulate Team for a job well done.

“On behalf of the Filipino Community in Albany and the Greater Capital Region, we continue to support you all, our heroes from the Consulate. Your dedication, hard work and sacrifices never go unnoticed. Sana po huwag kayong magsawa sa amin.” Mr. Kapunan said. The community and the organizers all look forward to a repeat visit next year.

Also joining the consular outreach in Albany were representatives from the Philippine Social Security System, Philippine Department of Tourism Office in New York, and the Department of Labor of New York State.

The Consulate has scheduled other outreach missions in the coming months as part of its efforts to extend consular services to other kababayan, with the next one scheduled in Attleboro, Massachussetts on 19 and 20 August. END

Consular Outreach in Albany, New York. The Consulate General of the Philippines successfully conducted its second consular outreach activity for the year in Albany, New York on 05 & 06 August. Kababayan are able to renew their Philippine passports without needing to travel to New York City . (Philippine Consulate General Photo by Ricarte Abejuela III)
Consular Outreach in Albany, New York. The Consulate General of the Philippines successfully conducted its second consular outreach activity for the year in Albany, New York on 05 & 06 August. Here, former Philippine citizens are having their petition for reacquisition for Philippine Citizenship evaluated by the Consular team. (Philippine Consulate General Photo by Ricarte Abejuela III)
Consular Outreach in Albany, New York. The Consulate General of the Philippines successfully conducted its second consular outreach activity for the year in Albany, New York on 05 & 06 August. A representative from the SSS was able to assist kababayan in their social security needs. (Philippine Consulate General Photo by Ricarte Abejuela III)
Consular Outreach in Albany, New York. The Consulate General of the Philippines successfully conducted its second consular outreach activity for the year in Albany, New York on 05 & 06 August. Overseas Voter registration for the 2025 national elections was also conducted, with 55 voters registered. (Philippine Consulate General Photo by Ricarte Abejuela III)
Consular Outreach in Albany, New York. The Consulate General of the Philippines successfully conducted its second consular outreach activity for the year in Albany, New York on 05 & 06 August. Tourism Attache Francisco Lardizabal shares with applicants information about Philippine Tourism including its latest programs. (Philippine Consulate General Photo by Ricarte Abejuela III)
Consular Outreach in Albany, New York. The Consulate General of the Philippines successfully conducted its second consular outreach activity for the year in Albany, New York on 05 & 06 August. Twenty-two former Filipinos were sworn in and reacquired Philippine citizenship. (Philippine Consulate General Photo by Noli Susi)
Consular Outreach in Albany, New York. The Consulate General of the Philippines successfully conducted its second consular outreach activity for the year in Albany, New York on 05 & 06 August. Ms. Mirna Velasquez of the New York State Department of Labor joined the outreach to share with kababayan information about their labor rights. (Philippine Consulate General Photo by Ricarte Abejuela III)
Consular Outreach in Albany, New York. The Consulate General of the Philippines successfully conducted its second consular outreach activity for the year in Albany, New York on 05 & 06 August. The consular outreach mission was co-sponsored by the Kalayaan 1521 Council Inc. and the Alpha Phi Omega Alumni Association of Greater New York. (Photo courtesy of APO-AA New York)