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 Runners Celebrated in Pre-Marathon Carbo-Loading Event Hosted by New York PCG

NEW YORK, 02 November 2024 – The Philippine Consulate General in New York hosted a carbo-loading reception for Filipino athletes participating in the 2024 New York City Marathon, drawing together an international contingent of runners at the Philippine Center on 01 November 2024.

The event, organized in partnership with the Philippine Department of Tourism in New York (PDOT-NY), Pinoy Runners USA, Pinoy Runners New Jersey, Pinoy Runners Global, and Fil-Am Tri, welcomed over 150 participants, including Filipino athletes from 24 Philippine cities and provinces, as well as fellow runners from the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Qatar, Türkiye, and the United Arab Emirates. The gathering allowed participants to connect, exchange valuable insights and strategies, and celebrate the shared honor of representing the Philippines ahead of the big race on 03 November.

In his remarks, Consul General Senen T. Mangalile welcomed the runners and highlighted the achievements of Filipino athletes, noting their role as ambassadors of Filipino resilience and pride. He emphasized that their participation reflects not only personal accomplishment but also the enduring strength and spirit of Filipinos worldwide.

The celebration featured a spread of energy-rich Filipino dishes, including favorites such as lechon, menudo, afritada, palabok, lumpia, pancit, spaghetti, bibingka, biko, and puto, to fuel the athletes for the upcoming challenge. Filipino community organizations including JCI Philippines-New York, Knights of Rizal New York, Barkada Tumulong, and Triskelion Synergy, demonstrated their strong support for the Filipino athletes by generously contributing and volunteering their time during the event.

The 2024 NYC Marathon charts a historic 26.2-mile course through all of New York City’s five boroughs: Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Manhattan. Beginning at the iconic Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in Staten Island and culminating in Manhattan’s Central Park, the route offers numerous vantage points for supporters to cheer on the Filipino contingent as they make their way through the city. END