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.

Philippine Consulate General in New York Honors Filipino Bravery and WWII Heroes at 84th Day of Valor Commemoration

NEW YORK, 10 April 2026 — The Philippine Consulate General in New York marked the 84th Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) with a commemorative program held on April 8, 2026 at Kalayaan Hall in the Philippine Center. The event, titled “Valor Across Centuries: 80 Years of PH-US Ties and Evolution of the Filipino Hero,” took place within the context of the 80th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and the United States.

The program explored the lineage of Kagitingan (valor) through a three-part narrative. Consul General Senen T. Mangalile opened the session by tracing the foundations of Philippine sovereignty to the revolutionary era. Col. Sonny Busa, Regional Director for the Filipino Veterans Recognition and Education Project (FilVetREP), followed with a focus on the shared sacrifices at Bataan and Corregidor as the bedrock of the 80-year PH-US partnership. The session concluded with Col. Ralph Hibionada, Military and Police Adviser to the Permanent Mission of the Philippines to the UN, who highlighted the 21st-century heroism of peacekeepers, global essential workers, and the diaspora community.

Following a musical interlude by singer-songwriter Mark Anthony Atienza, the program transitioned to the presentation of the U.S. Congressional Gold Medal. Authorized by the U.S. Congress, these medals were presented to the next of kin of four distinguished veterans in recognition of their intrepidity and service during World War II.

The ceremony honored Sergeant Francisco A. De Assis of the USAFFE, a Bataan Death March survivor and guerrilla fighter whose medal was accepted by his daughter, Ludi Hughes. Also recognized was Corporal Angelo Tingson of the Philippine Scouts, with the award accepted by his grandson, Rio Tingson Pacit. The legacy of Captain Dr. Ramon Zamora Paterno of the AFP was honored for his role in establishing veteran healthcare, with Ceres Busa and Loida Lewis accepting on the family’s behalf. Finally, the service of Captain William Clinton Blackledge of the U.S. Army, who survived the Death March before passing as a prisoner of war, was commemorated as his son, David Blackledge, accepted the medal.

The ceremony served as a bridge between historical legacy and the future of the PH-US partnership. It reaffirmed that the Filipino spirit of Kagitingan remains a foundational pillar of the nation’s sovereign diplomacy and its role in the global community. END

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

New York, USA