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.

Consul General shares Philippine Priorities as ASEAN Chair with New York Rotarians

NEW YORK CITY, 20 February 2026 — Consul General Senen T. Mangalile addressed the members of the Rotary Club of New York as the featured speaker of the third session of The World Meets in New York: A Consular Speaker Series on 17 February 2026 at the Turkish House.

Before a diverse audience of business leaders, non-profit executives, and consular officials, Consul General Mangalile spoke of the Philippines’ political structure, foreign policy pillars, development priorities, and strategic role in Southeast Asia, especially citing the country’s strategic goals as Chair of the ASEAN this year. He also provided context for the celebration of the 80th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and the United States this year.

In his presentation, Consul General Mangalile thanked the organizers for the opportunity to deepen the attendees’ understanding of the Philippines. “My years of service in diplomacy have taught me that the more we understand one another, the better equipped we are to find common ground with others and work towards solutions that benefit everyone,” he said. “Diplomacy is the art of understanding differences while finding common ground, and it is what we need to address global problems,” he added.

After the moderated discussion, Consul General Mangalile was inducted as an Honorary Member of the Rotary Club of New York. A member of the Rotary Club of Manila (RCM), Consul General Mangalile exchanged banners with Mr. Cemil Mujdat Altay, President of RCNY. Established in 1909, RCNY is the sixth Rotary Club in the world. Chartered on June 1, 1919, RCM is the first Rotary Club in Asia.

The speakers’ series, organized by RCNY and supported by the Society of Foreign Consuls (SOFC) and the Consulate General of Turkiye in New York, brings together Consuls General serving in New York, Rotarians, and the business community in a convivial gathering designed to provide each featured speaker the opportunity to share insights on global affairs, bilateral relations, cultural diplomacy, and their respective nation’s engagement with the United States and the international community. END

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

New York, USA