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.

PH Consulate General in New York Celebrates Milestones Reaffirming PH Sovereignty, PH-US Ties, and ASEAN Cooperation

NEW YORK CITY, 24 June 2026 – The Philippine Consulate General in New York hosted a reception on 23 June 2026 to mark the 128^th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence, the 80^th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the Philippines and the United States of America, and the 50^th Anniversary of the Entry into Force of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (TAC) in Southeast Asia.

In his remarks, Consul General Senen T. Magalile framed the three anniversaries as being united by the principle that every nation has the agency to chart its own destiny and to coexist and cooperate peacefully with others.

In particular, he described the anniversary of Philippine Independence as an occasion to reflect on the Filipino people’s enduring pursuit of liberty, democracy, and human dignity.

On the 80^th anniversary of Philippines-United States diplomatic relations, he highlighted how the partnership has broadened and deepened across all aspects and levels, and underscored the invaluable contributions of Filipinos and Filipino-Americans to the fabric of American society.

Consul General Mangalile also reflected on the 50^th anniversary of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia, emphasizing its core principles of mutual respect for the independence, sovereignty, equality, territorial integrity, and national identity, which guide the Philippines’ engagement with ASEAN and its partners, especially as the Philippines currently chairs ASEAN this year.

Finally, Consul General Mangalile further expressed appreciation to the Consulate’s partners in the US Northeast for their unwavering support.

The evening featured performances of Filipino classics by Manhattan School of Music artists Mr. Ramon Tenefrancia and Ms. Riley Bragg, with piano accompaniment by Mr. Roberto Ramiro.

Guests were served Filipino food and refreshments with coconut and calamansi ingredients. They also received curated gift boxes courtesy of the Philippine Trade and Investment Center-New York.

The reception brought together around 80 guests from the Consular Corps, city government, and the business community, reflecting the Consulate’s continuing engagement with partners across the city’s diplomatic, civic, and business sectors. END