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.

Secretary Lazaro Outlines Philippine Priorities as ASEAN Chair at Dialogue in New York

NEW YORK CITY, 05 March 2026 – Secretary of Foreign Affairs Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro spoke before members of the diplomatic, academic, and policy community during a dialogue hosted by the Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) in New York City on 05 March 2026.

During the event, Secretary Lazaro outlined the Philippines’ priorities for its 2026 ASEAN Chairship, guided by the theme “Navigating Our Future, Together.” She noted that the Chairship focuses on advancing regional peace and security, strengthening economic cooperation and resilience, and promoting a more people-centered ASEAN community.

Secretary Lazaro also reflected on the shifting geopolitical landscape and the pressures confronting the multilateral system built over decades, noting that the world is entering a period marked by what she described as the “three U’s”: upheaval, uncertainty, and unpredictability.

Amid these developments, she underscored the continuing importance of ASEAN as a platform for dialogue and cooperation among nations, describing it as “an honest broker and an effective convenor, providing a viable platform to address matters of both regional and global importance.”

Following her remarks, Secretary Lazaro joined Ambassador (ret.) Philip S. Goldberg, former U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines and Distinguished Ambassador-in-Residence at New York University’s Center for Global Affairs, for a moderated conversation and took questions from the audience.

The ASPI is the policy think tank of Asia Society, a global non-profit organization dedicated to promoting mutual understanding and cooperation between Asia and the U.S. Through research, strategic dialogues, and high-level convenings, ASPI brings together policymakers, scholars, and practitioners to address major policy challenges affecting Asia and the world. END

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

New York, USA