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 Consulate in New York Apprises Fil-Am Media on Upcoming Programs and Key Initiatives

NEW YORK CITY, 15 August 2025 – The Philippine Consulate General in New York hosted its third quarter Media Hour on 14 August 2025 at the Philippine Center in New York to brief members of the Filipino-American press on upcoming activities in cultural promotion, community engagement, trade and investment, and tourism.

Consul General Senen T. Mangalile announced the upcoming 17^th Sinehan sa Konsulado on 19-20 August, and the next Filipinnovation forum, “The Juan Guide to Business: Filipinnovation—From Vision to Six Figures,” on 28 August. He outlined the activities for the Filipino-American History Month in October, including a Philippine fashion design showcase, a fireside chat with Filipino-American film professionals, a short-film screening in cooperation with New York University, and Handog sa Hapag, a curated fine dining experience. He also noted that preparations are underway for the 2026 commemoration of the 80^th anniversary of PH–US diplomatic relations.

Additionally, Consul General Mangalile reported that deportation cases within the Consulate’s jurisdiction remain minimal, and assured that each is closely monitored to protect the rights and welfare of affected nationals.

Philippine Trade and Investment Center-New York (PTIC-NY) Commissioner Alma F. Argayoso cited the Philippines’ sustained economic growth, record-high approved investments, and initiatives to expand the presence of Philippine products in the US market, including ongoing discussions with US counterparts on recent tariff measures.

Philippine Department of Tourism-New York (PDOT) Attaché Maria Corazon Jorda-Apo highlighted the continued increase of US visitor arrivals to the Philippines, with the country earning global recognition as the world’s best dive destination and for its award-winning island tourism.

Meanwhile, Social Security System (SSS) Representative Rigor V. Pantollano outlined new member benefits, including reduced loan interest rates, the launch of a calamity loan program, and a scheduled multi-year pension increase.

The Media Hour reaffirmed the Philippine Consulate’s partnership with the Filipino-American media in promoting Philippine interests and amplifying programs and initiatives that benefit Filipino communities across the Northeastern United States. END

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

New York, USA