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.

New York PCG Celebrates Philippine History And Heritage Through Sinehan Sa Konsulado 2024

New York, 30 August 2024 – The Philippine Consulate General in New York successfully hosted the 2024 Sinehan sa Konsulado (SSK), a flagship cultural initiative that celebrates the richness of Philippine cinema and its role in reflecting Filipino history, culture, and values. Held from 27-29 August at the King Juan Carlos I of Spain Center (KJCC), New York University, this year’s series featured the screenings of four significant films: José Rizal, Pag-asa, Ang Huling Katipunero, and Hinabing Pag-asa.

The highlight of this year’s SSK was the screening of the digitally restored and remastered version of the 1998 classic José Rizal, presented as part of the commemoration of National Heroes Day on 26 August and History Month throughout August. This screening, supported by the different chapters of the Knights of Rizal in New York, attracted a diverse audience that included members of the Filipino community, the academe, and Philippine history enthusiasts. In his opening remarks, Consul General Senen T. Mangalile emphasized the universal relevance of Rizal’s life, noting that his story is a “universal narrative that resonates with all who believe in justice and human dignity.”

On the second day, the Consulate featured Pag-asa, a documentary from the Atom Araullo Specials series, which explores the geopolitical significance of Pag-asa Island in the West Philippine Sea. This screening was held in observance of Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month (MANA Mo) in September and drew representatives from the Consulate General of Bangladesh, the Permanent Mission of Australia to the United Nations, and members of the Filipino community. Complementing the screening was an exhibit titled “Archipelagic States: Identity, Consciousness, and Law,” displayed outside the theater. The exhibit provided attendees with a deeper understanding of the Philippines’ maritime heritage and the strategic importance of its archipelagic identity. Following its display at NYU, the exhibit will be displayed at the lobby gallery of the Philippine Center in New York from 3-30 September 2024.

The final day of the series presented two I-Witness documentaries: Ang Huling Katipunero by Howie Severino and Hinabing Pag-asa by Kara David. Ang Huling Katipunero shed light on Macario Sakay, the last of the Katipunan leaders to continue the fight for Philippine independence. The event was made even more special by the presence of Mr. Disney Carreon, one of the videographers of Ang Huling Katipunero, who is now based in New Jersey. Meanwhile, Hinabing Pag-asa, which focused on the resilience of the Maranao people following the Marawi siege, aligns with the Consulate’s Philippine Fiber and Textile Promotion Program.

This year’s Sinehan sa Konsulado was made possible through partnerships with Sulo: The Philippine Studies Initiative of New York University and GMA Network, which provided the films and assisted in promoting the event. END

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

New York, USA