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 Coconut Takes Center Stage at “The Filipino Table” Culinary Event in NYC

NEW YORK CITY, 18 June 2026 – In celebration of the 128^th Anniversary of the Declaration of Philippine Independence, the Philippine Consulate General in New York and the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in New York, in partnership with the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) and the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan (CFIDP), successfully held “The Filipino Table: A Coconut Feast” at Tradicionale, a Filipino-Spanish restaurant in New York City on 10 June 2026.

Promoted under the Coconut Philippines brand—an initiative advancing the country’s coconut industry by supporting farmers, driving innovation, and expanding global appreciation—the exclusive dinner gathered members of the consular corps, media, culinary professionals, importers, and trade stakeholders.

Guests were welcomed with coconut-based cocktails featuring Boracay Coconut Rum, alongside refreshing servings of Vita Coco Coconut Water, followed by a multi-course dinner consisting of kinilaw, laing, adobo, and Bicol express all with coconut ingredients.

The multi-course menu reflected both local flavors and colonial influences, highlighting the coconut’s significance in Philippine culture and livelihood.

In their remarks, Consul General Senen Mangalile and Trade Commissioner Alma Argayoso reinforced the Philippines’ position as a global leader in coconut production and value-added exports and encouraged guests to support Philippine coconut products, emphasizing the industry’s vital role in sustaining millions of Filipino farmers and their families. END

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

New York, USA