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 Announces 2025 Online Voting System and Upcoming Major Events at Media Hour

NEW YORK CITY, 03 October 2024 – The Philippine Consulate General in New York hosted its quarterly Media Hour on 02 October 2024 at the Philippine Center New York, where it presented the introduction of online voting for overseas Filipinos in the 2025 Philippine national elections and a preview of its upcoming events for the remainder of the year.

Consul General Senen T. Mangalile informed the Filipino-American media that the online voting system will be implemented for the first time for overseas Filipinos, with the goal of increasing voter participation by providing a more accessible voting process. He added that a comprehensive information campaign is set to be rolled out in the coming months to ensure Filipino communities across the northeastern US are well-informed about the new process and pre-enrollment requirements.

Consul General Mangalile also shared the Consulate’s lineup of activities, including the Kundiman Seminar-Workshop and Concert on 21-22 October 2024, in collaboration with the Cultural Center of the Philippines and Manhattan School of Music, Homecoming sa Konsulado, launch of the pioneering Sentro Rizal Metaverse Museum, and the annual Simbang Gabi sa Konsulado in December.

Meanwhile, Trade Commissioner Benedict M. Uy shared updates on the Philippines’ trade initiatives, including the upcoming Philippine Fibers, Fabrics, and Textiles Exhibit at the Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia in November, as well as efforts to expand market opportunities for Philippine products through major trade fairs such as Manila Fame and IFEX.

Tourism Attaché Francisco M. Lardizabal also provided insights into the Department of Tourism’s ongoing efforts to promote the Philippines as a premier travel destination. These include business-to-business meetings with US travel agents and a major consumer activation event planned for New York later this year.

The media actively participated throughout the event, raising key questions and offering feedback on the initiatives presented. Consul General Mangalile acknowledged their valuable role in helping inform the Filipino-American community about these developments and expressed appreciation for their continued support. END

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

New York, USA