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.

PCGNY and SRNY Launch Sentro Rizal Metaverse Museum

NEW YORK, 05 November 2024 – In celebration of Museums and Galleries Month, the Philippine Consulate General in New York and Sentro Rizal New York launched the Sentro Rizal Metaverse Museum (SRMM), a pioneering virtual museum in the Filipino cultural space. Developed in collaboration with Filipino-American XR Designer Ralph Roma, the SRMM offers a cutting-edge, immersive digital experience that brings Philippine history, art, and culture to life.

The Sentro Rizal Metaverse Museum is a 24/7 accessible virtual platform where visitors can explore curated exhibits, interact with 3D-rendered artifacts, and engage in real-time multimedia presentations, making Philippine heritage accessible to a global audience. The SRMM features:

A digital collection of paintings from the Philippine Center in New York, highlighting the artistic talents and cultural expressions of Filipinos.
Interactive, high-definition 3D representations of indigenous fabrics from the Philippines, showcasing intricate weaving patterns.
José Rizal’s masterpieces, Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, with links to virtual manuscripts from the National Historical Commission of the Philippines’ Memory Project.
A 3D bust of Dr. José Rizal, which visitors can explore from all angles.
A piano recording of Interlude – Ibarra, based on Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere, performed by Filipino educator and composer-musician Joed Balsamo.
Real-time chat and voice features for a dynamic, social experience.

“The Sentro Rizal Metaverse Museum is a groundbreaking initiative that embraces the power of innovation and technology to bring Philippine culture closer to the hearts of Filipino Americans and the global community,” said Consul General Senen T. Mangalile. “This platform opens a new door to our rich history, making it accessible and engaging for all, especially the younger generation who may be geographically distant from Sentro Rizal New York.:

The SRMM is designed to engage Filipino-American youth and Filipinos worldwide, providing an immersive way to explore their heritage and experience cultural exhibitions from anywhere.

For more information on how to access the SRMM, please visit https://tinyurl.com/SRMMNewYork or check the posters below:

Stay updated on future events and activities at SRMM by following the official website and social media channels of the Philippine Consulate General in New York. END

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

New York, USA