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.

PH Joins Society of Foreign Consuls in Commemorating 100 Years of Diplomacy in New York

NEW YORK, 05 May 2025 — The Philippine Consulate General in New York joined the consular corps based in New York City in celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Society of Foreign Consuls (SoFC) in a Gala Reception at the historic Surrogate’s Courthouse in Lower Manhattan.

Established in 1925, the SoFC is the world’s largest and longest-standing organization of foreign consuls. This year’s centennial celebration, themed “A Legacy of Diplomacy, A Future of Possibilities,” brought together over 200 members of the diplomatic corps, senior government officials, representatives from partner institutions and international organizations, and members of the diaspora.

Consul General Senen T. Mangalile, who currently serves as Deputy President of the SoFC, helped steer this once-in-a-century celebration alongside the Executive Committee. The Philippine Consulate was represented during the Gala Reception by Deputy Consul General Adrian Elmer S. Cruz, Consul Ricarte B. Abejuela III, and Vice Consul Cathe Ryne Denice S. Aguilar, who are all members of the SoFC.

The Consulate served on the SoFC Working Committee for media and promotions, leading the production of the official video montage, event branding, and a social media campaign designed to amplify the SoFC’s legacy and global impact. As part of the experiential multicultural bar that featured spirits from member countries, the Philippines contributed Tanduay Silver Rum, proudly showcasing Filipino craftsmanship.

The evening featured remarks from SoFC President and Consul General of Malaysia Amir Farid Abu Hasan; First Deputy Mayor of New York City Randy Mastro, who presented the official proclamation on behalf of Mayor Eric L. Adams; Commissioner for International Affairs Edward Mermelstein; and Acting Director Cliff Seagroves of the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Foreign Missions.

Reflecting on the significance of the event, Consul General Mangalile shared, “To be part of this historic occasion is both a privilege and a reminder of our collective responsibility to uphold the values of diplomacy and global cooperation. The SoFC is not just a society—it is a shared commitment to peace, dialogue, and cultural understanding in one of the world’s most diverse cities.”

For more information, including official photos and quotes from keynote speakers, the official SoFC post-event press release is available here. END

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

New York, USA