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.

Consul General Mangalile, SIPAG-NY Discuss Community Engagement and Upcoming Events

NEW YORK CITY, 20 August 2024 –The Staten Island Pilipino American Group (SIPAG), led by Board Member Paul Magahis, paid a courtesy call on Consul General Senen T. Mangalile on 15 August at the Philippine Center in New York to discuss community engagement and preparations for the upcoming North American Basketball Association (NABA) Intercity Competition over the Labor Day weekend in Washington D.C. and Maryland.

Consul General Mangalile commended SIPAG for its significant contributions over the years and encouraged them to mark their upcoming 40th anniversary with activities that celebrate their impact on the community. He praised the organization’s efforts in organizing typhoon relief initiatives and urged them to continue valuable outreach programs that embody the spirit of bayanihan of Filipino culture. He also emphasized the importance of expanding SIPAG’s activities beyond basketball to foster a more inclusive and dynamic organization.

In addition, Consul General Mangalile shared details about the annual Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour, which offers affordable travel packages to explore the Philippines. He invited SIPAG members to join the tour in the future, providing a unique opportunity to reconnect with their heritage and experience the beauty of the Philippines firsthand. He also mentioned plans to package a tour next year exclusively for the younger generation, featuring more activities that would appeal to that age group.

Following the meeting, Consul General Mangalile gave the SIPAG delegation a tour of the Philippine Center, offering insights into its history and the legacy of Jose Rizal. The young visitors also explored Sentro Rizal New York.

Established in 1986, SIPAG is a New York-based non-profit serving communities across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. For over 30 years, it has promoted community well-being through youth development initiatives, basketball tournaments, activities for senior citizens, and religious events. END