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.

Top PH Universities Visit New York to Promote Higher Education

(Left photo) Visitors stop by the PH universities’ booths following the Independence Day Parade to learn more about university offerings and share information with family and friends. (Right photo) Consul General Senen T. Mangalile (center) is joined by PH university officials and community partners at the Philippine University Fair at the Consulate. From right: Assoc. Prof. Jacqueline O. Lopez-Kaw, DCL (UST), Dr. Philipina A. Marcelo (UST–Santa Rosa), Engr. Bernard Nicolas S. Villamor (CIT-U), Very Rev. Br. Bernard S. Oca FSC (DLSU), Fr. Richard G. Ang, O.P., PhD (UST), Dr. Maria Luz C. Vilches (AdMU), Mr. Arman David (PIDCI), Ms. Nora Galleros (PIDCI), Dr. Leo DP Cubillan (UP), Deputy Consul General Adrian Cruz, Vice Consul Cathe Ryne Denice S. Aguilar, and Mr. Roberto Dumaual. (Photos by Sherlyn Roxas)

NEW YORK, 03 June 2025 – Five of the Philippines’ premier academic institutions namely, Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU), Cebu Institute of Technology–University (CIT-U), De La Salle University (DLSU), University of the Philippines (UP), and University of Santo Tomas (UST) engaged with students, parents, and local educators in New York from 31 May to 02 June 2025. The series of activities, co-organized by the Philippine Consulate General in New York and the Philippine Independence Day Council, Inc. (PIDCI), showcased Philippine higher education as a competitive and reputable option for Filipino-American and international students in the United States.

The engagement began with the first Philippine University Fair held at the Philippine Center in New York on 31 May. Participating institutions delivered presentations on their academic programs, international collaborations, and student experiences. These were led by Dr. Maria Luz C. Vilches, Vice President for Higher Education (AdMU); Engr. Bernard Nicolas S. Villamor, President (CIT-U); Br. Bernard S. Oca FSC, President (DLSU); Dr. Leo DP Cubillan, Vice President for Academic Affairs (UP); and from UST, Very Rev. Fr. Richard G. Ang, O.P., PhD, Rector and President; Dr. Philipina A. Marcelo, Assistant to the Rector for UST Santa Rosa; and Assoc. Prof. Jacqueline O. Lopez-Kaw, DCL, Dean of the Graduate School of Law.

A Q&A session followed the presentations, where guests inquired about application procedures and requirements, as well as opportunities for campus visits tailored for prospective enrollees from the Filipino-American diaspora.

On 01 June, the universities joined the Philippine Independence Day Parade along Madison Avenue and set up booths at the accompanying street fair to spotlight Philippine higher education to a broader and more diverse audience. The booths drew interest from many attendees, including their alumni communities based in the U.S., as well as local and international visitors who inquired about academic programs and student life in the Philippines.

The outreach continued on 02 June, as the delegation visited two public high schools in Brooklyn: The High School for Global Citizenship and Clara Barton High School for Health Professions. During their meetings with school officials, the university officials discussed the quality, accessibility, and affordability of Philippine higher education. Several students in attendance expressed interest in exploring the Philippines as a future study destination and said they would share the information with their peers.

This multi-day initiative served as a platform to reintroduce Philippine higher education to a new generation of learners and families in the United States. It also marked a meaningful step in strengthening academic partnerships, cultural linkages, and institutional collaboration between the Philippines and U.S.-based communities. END

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

New York, USA