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.

DBM Secretary Pangandaman Connects with Filipino Community in Consulate Town Hall Meeting in New York

NEW YORK CITY, 29 September 2024 — Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) engaged with members of the Filipino community in a town hall meeting hosted by the Philippine Consulate General in New York on 28 September 2024 at the Philippine Center in New York. The event was held on the sidelines of her visit to the city as a member of the Philippine delegation to the 79^th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

Consul General Senen T. Mangalile, in his welcome remarks, highlighted the Consulate’s efforts to provide opportunities for the Filipino community to connect with visiting Philippine government officials. He noted that town hall meetings are an essential platform for keeping the community informed about current developments in the Philippines.

In her presentation, Secretary Pangandaman outlined the Philippine government’s ongoing key initiatives and budget reforms to promote transparency, accountability, and efficiency in public financial management. She proudly shared that the Philippines had been ranked number one in budget transparency across Asia, based on the 2023 Open Budget Survey.

Secretary Pangandaman emphasized the government’s commitment to anti-corruption measures, citing the New Government Procurement Act (Republic Act No. 12009), which enhances transparency in public procurement by providing public access to the process. She also highlighted the administration’s focus on the digitalization of public financial management processes to improve efficiency and curb corruption, through the use of technologies such as satellites, drones, and geotagging to monitor infrastructure projects and track fund utilization.

Secretary Pangandama assured the community that overseas Filipino workers remain a priority in the 2025 national budget. She noted initiatives such as the Ugnayan Series and BaLinkBayan Program, designed to empower overseas Filipinos through entrepreneurship and stronger collaboration with the government. Additionally, she encouraged the community to explore CFO Sa Iyong Sulok, a digital platform offering consultations and counseling for Filipinos abroad.

The town hall meeting concluded with an open forum, where attendees raised questions about various issues, including on infrastructure projects and the government’s support for overseas Filipinos. Secretary Pangandaman addressed these concerns by reassuring the audience of the government’s continuous efforts to enhance services for overseas Filipinos and reinforce connections with Filipino communities abroad. END