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.

New York PCG and Aurora, Pangasinan, Misamis Oriental Official Delegations Discuss Economic and Cultural Opportunities

Official delegations from Misamis Oriental, Aurora, and Pangasinan paid a courtesy call on Consul General Senen T. Mangalile on 31 May and 03 June at the Philippine Center in New York to discuss potential trade and investment, tourism, and cultural promotion opportunities. The delegations were headed by Gingoog City Mayor Erick G. Cañosa for Misamis Oriental, Board Member Philippe Jacobson A. Galban for Aurora, and Vice Governor Mark Ronald D. Lambino for Pangasinan.

During the meetings, Consul General Mangalile engaged with the delegations on a range of topics, such as potential trade and investment opportunities, tourism, and cultural promotion, among others. They discussed ways to leverage each province’s unique resources and business potential, emphasizing the Philippines’ rich and diverse economic and cultural landscape.

The delegations highlighted their respective provinces’ key industries and explored areas of collaboration with the Philippine Consulate, the Philippine Trade and Investment Center, and the Philippine Department of Tourism in New York. Key areas of interest included sustainable tourism initiatives, agro-industrial development, and cultural exchange programs.

Consul General Mangalile reaffirmed the Philippine Consulate’s commitment to serve as a vital linkage between the provinces and the international community within its jurisdiction. He expressed enthusiasm for future partnerships that would foster economic growth and cultural exchange.

The provincial delegations participated in the 126^th Philippine Independence Day Parade on Madison Avenue in Manhattan, New York City, on 02 June. Their participation in the parade added a vibrant display of regional culture and unity, celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the Philippines. END

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

New York, USA