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.

FILIPINXT Returns to New York Fashion Week, Brings PH Creativity and Innovation to Global Stage

NEW YORK CITY, 15 September 2025 — FILIPINXT, which earned distinction as the first all-Filipino showcase officially included in the New York Fashion Week (NYFW) calendar, returned to New York with a two-day program on 13-14 September 2025 that featured Philippine design, craftsmanship, and creative entrepreneurship, fittingly coinciding with the observance of Philippine Creative Industries Month.

The runway presentation brought together designers from New York and the Philippines – Bessie Besana, Jo Ann Bitagcol of Bitagcol, Skeeter Labastilla-Turgut of Pinas Sadya, Sheryl Ann Buenaventura of Style Ana, Ram Silva, and Veejay Floresca, who unveiled new-season collections in formal and contemporary wear, and Farah Abu, who presented a line of distinctive accessories. Each showcased unique signature pieces that drew from the depth of Philippine textile traditions and the ingenuity of Filipino design.

Consul General Senen T. Mangalile recognized FILIPINXT’s fourth iteration as a significant milestone for Philippine fashion, citing its role in expanding opportunities for designers while sustaining artisan communities and traditional weaving practices. He lauded the participating designers as fearless ambassadors of Filipino creativity, stating that “breaking into such a competitive industry requires courage, perseverance, and an unshakeable belief in one’s own talent.”

The Filipinxt Marketplace complemented the fashion show as an inaugural platform bringing together pioneering fashion brands from the Philippines alongside Filipino designers and entrepreneurs based in New York City. It showcased runway pieces and capsule collections, introduced new labels and collaborations, and offered public programming through talks and masterclasses that explored contemporary design, industry practices, leadership, advocacy, and Philippine textile heritage.

Through its participation in NYFW, FILIPINXT reaffirmed the growing presence of Philippine design and craftsmanship in the global fashion industry, underscoring how the country’s creative industries contribute to international discourse on innovation, sustainability, and cultural identity. The Philippine Consulate General in New York, for its part, reiterates its support for programs that build on such achievements and translate them into enduring opportunities for Filipino designers, artisans, and brands on the world stage. END

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

New York, USA