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 Traditions and Talent Shine in 35th PH-American Friendship Fest in Jersey City

NEW YORK CITY, 23 June 2025 — The Philippine Consulate General in New York joined the Filipino-American community in celebrating the 35th Philippine-American Friendship Day Grand Parade and Festival organized by the Philippine American Friendship Community, Inc. (PAFCOM) on 22 June 2025 in Lincoln Park, Jersey City. Jersey City is home to over 16,000 Filipino-Americans and remains a cultural stronghold for the diaspora in the U.S. Northeast.

Representing Consul General Senen T. Mangalile, Deputy Consul General Adrian Elmer S. Cruz conveyed the Consulate’s appreciation to PAFCOM and its partners for organizing the annual tradition. He paid tribute to the Filipino-American residents of New Jersey for contributing to the progress and stability of their local communities. “My request is that you continue to remain passionate in our history, culture and heritage so that you can impart this to generations of Filipino-Americans,” he said.

The PAFCOM Friendship Day event honored the longstanding alliance and friendship between the Philippines and the United States. The celebration opened with a Thanksgiving Mass, followed by a festive parade that featured dozens of Filipino-American civic and community organizations coming from the states of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania.

Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop and Hudson County Commissioner William O’Dea, PAFCOM Grand Marshall Nora Galleros-Tino and other local officials were on hand at the opening ceremonies and walked alongside community groups at the parade in a display of solidarity and civic pride.

Festivities culminated in a cultural program at Lincoln Park that featured local Filipino and Fil-Am talents including The Voice Season 26 winner Sofronio Vasquez. The 35^th PAFCOM Parade and Festival is a testament to the rich cultural legacy and Bayanihan spirit that defines the Filipino-American community of the Northeastern United States. END

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

New York, USA