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.

Filipino Identity Shines Bright among Fil-Am Kids in Festive Culmination Of 26th Paaralan sa Konsulado

Filipino Identity Shines Bright Among Fil-Am Kids In Festive Culmination Of 26th Paaralan Sa Konsulado

New York City, 30 July 2024 – The 26^th Paaralan sa Konsulado (PSK), a flagship program jointly organized by the Philippine Consulate General in New York and the Association of Fil-Am Teachers of America (AFTA), concluded on 27 July with a vibrant display of Filipino culture and heritage courtesy of this year’s program graduates.

At the morning session, Filipino entrepreneur Chef Diana Manalang, owner of Little Chef Little Cafe in Long Island, gave a live baking demonstration of her original recipe for Pandan cookies. The ensuing tasting session delighted the palates of participants, many of whom expressed a keen interest in further exploring the rich culinary traditions of their Filipino heritage.

At the culminating program in the afternoon, parents were invited to the Kalayaan Hall to enjoy a series of performances by the students themselves. Grouped by age, the graduates enthusiastically displayed their newfound skills and proficiency in Filipino song, dance, and poetry.

In his remarks during the culminating program, Deputy Consul General Adrian Elmer S. Cruz emphasized the significance of the PSK beyond its curriculum. “The Paaralan sa Konsulado is a safe space where children help gain confidence and establish rapport with children their own age.” Deputy Consul General Cruz said. “It is my wish… that the PSK provides a learning space for parents and their children to continue interacting together so that the Filipino identity is preserved within the family.”

At the closing, PSK President Rena Pedaria reiterated AFTA’s commitment to ensure that lessons being taught in the summer program are relevant to today’s societal and cultural context. PSK Principal Dara Valconcha reaffirmed AFTA’s commitment to sustain the program and continually update its curriculum to maximize the gains that participants derive from it.

The Paaralan sa Konsulado is a yearly summer program held at the Philippine Center New York that offers young Filipino-Americans between the age of 5 to 15 years the opportunity to learn Filipino values, language and history, as well as an appreciation of local culture through songs, dances and games. END