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 Consul General in NY Receives Fil-Am Baker, Author, and James Beard Award Winner Abi Balingit

On 19 June, Consul General Senen T. Mangalile received Filipino-American baker, author, and James Beard Award winner Abi Balingit for a courtesy call at the Philippine Center in New York.

Earlier this month, Ms. Balingit was honored with the prestigious 2024 James Beard Media Award – Emerging Voice Award for her cookbook, “Mayumu: Filipino American Desserts Remixed.” She was nominated alongside Ms. Abi Marquez, known as the “Lumpia Queen,” for the Broadcast Media Award under Social Media Account, and Filipino media company FEATR for the Broadcast Media Award categories under Visual Media-Long Form and Docuseries Visual Media.

During the courtesy call, Ms. Balingit presented a copy of her book to Consul General Mangalile. “Mayumu”—the Kapampangan word for sweet—reflects Abi’s creativity, innovation, and her heritage as a child of Kapampangan parents. The book is a collection of fusion desserts, featuring classic Filipino recipes “remixed” with American influences. Some of the recipes include adobo chocolate chip cookies, strawberry shortcake sapin-sapin (layered rice cake), and ube cheesecake bars with a sesame cracker crust. Ms. Balingit shared that when she was working on her book, she drew inspiration from other Filipino-American chef-authors, such as Angela Dimayuga, Ligaya Mishan, and Nicole Ponseca.

Consul General Mangalile expressed his pride, stating, “Abi’s remarkable achievement shows the incredible talent and creativity of the Filipino community. Her success not only highlights the richness of Filipino cuisine but also strengthens our cultural identity.”

The James Beard Award is a significant accolade in the culinary world, recognizing outstanding talent and achievement. The Emerging Voice Award specifically honors individuals whose work embodies excellence and originality in culinary writing. END

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

New York, USA