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 Consul General Highlights Filipino WWII Experience at International History Conference

NEW YORK, 30 May 2025 – Consul General Senen T. Mangalile participated in the International History Conference on World War II, hosted by the Dominican University New York, in commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of the end of the greatest conflict in history.

Held from 28 to 31 May 2025, the conference brought together historians, scholars, and educators to share and learn insights, research findings, and perspectives on the global impact and enduring legacy of World War II.

Consul General Mangalile concluded the conference with a presentation on the Philippine wartime experience, which shaped the country’s path to independence, defined its national identity, and its contemporary foreign relations.

In his closing address, Consul General Mangalile thanked the Dominican University for allowing the Philippine experience to be part of this global conversation. “It is a story of war—but also of dignity, resilience, and recovery. Let us continue to bring such stories to light—not only for the sake of honoring the past, but for the future we hope to build: one shaped by memory, empathy, and shared understanding,” he stated.

The conference provided a platform for the Philippines to highlight its role in World War II, honor the sacrifices of its people, and contribute to a more inclusive and comprehensive global historical narrative. END

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

New York, USA