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.

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL IN NEW YORK HOSTS 10TH FILIPINO COMMUNITY GENERAL ASSEMBLY

The Philippine Consulate General in New York welcomed over 140 leaders of Filipino community organizations from across the US Northeast to its 10th Filipino Community General Assembly at the Kalayaan Hall of the Philippine Center on 24 January 2024.

Consul General Senen T. Mangalile extended a warm welcome to all the attendees and expressed gratitude for their steadfast support throughout the past year. “I take your presence as an indication of your continuing commitment to your organization’s partnership with the Philippine Consulate General. Let me reassure you that we value that commitment and we do all we can to make this partnership deeper, broader, and stronger,” said Consul General Mangalile.

The General Assembly featured presentations by the officers of the Consulate and the attaches from the Department of Trade and Industry and the Department of Tourism. To enrich the discussions, special guest speakers were invited to share information on programs that could benefit the Filipino community.

Ms. Anne del Castillo of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) discussed initiatives supporting non-profit cultural organizations and creative artists in New York City. She highlighted the “Percent for Art Artist Directory,” which identifies artists for potential opportunities related to the commissioning of public artwork. Other programs such as the Cultural Development Fund and the Materials for the Arts were also mentioned.

Ms. Nimfa D. Tinana, representing the Filipino American Legal Defense & Education Fund (FALDEF), shared about the pro-bono legal services offered by their organization. Their services aim to protect the interests of the Filipino-American community, particularly on immigration and civil rights issues.

And from the New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS), Ms. Katherine “Kitty” Chan, talked about how Filipino entrepreneurs may access services through NYC Business Solutions Centers and the NYC Business Portal. These services include financial assistance, commercial lease assistance, and online courses on business planning, financing, and management.

The attendees actively engaged with the presentations, reflecting a shared enthusiasm for the issues discussed. Lunch was served after the event. END

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

New York, USA