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.

PH highlighted as premier investment destination in ‘Why Invest in the Philippines?' book launch in 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, Chair and Chief Tax Advisor of ACG and author of the book, delivered a comprehensive presentation that covered the business and investment landscape in the Philippines. He discussed the Philippines as an investment destination, the country’s efforts to ensure ease of doing business, tax incentives offered to foreign investors, and ongoing tax and policy reforms, among other topics.

During his presentation, Mr. Abrea said, “We in the private sector work closely with the government and policymakers to enhance business and investment opportunities in the Philippines, including following through on the implementation of recent tax and ease of doing business reforms.”

The book launch drew a diverse audience of over 40 attendees, each of whom received a complimentary signed copy of the book. END

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

New York, USA