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 Hosts Fil-Am Press Club for Fellowship and Appreciation

NEW YORK, 18 December 2024 – The Philippine Consulate General in New York hosted a year-end Media Appreciation Dinner for the Filipino-American Press Club of New York on 17 December 2024 at the Chart House in Weehawken, New Jersey.

In his remarks, Consul General Senen T. Mangalile expressed gratitude for the media’s unwavering support and emphasized their vital role in serving as a bridge—not only between the Philippine Consulate and the community, but also between Filipinos in the US and back home.

Consul General Mangalile further underscored the importance of continued collaboration in 2025, especially with a new US administration, key elections in New York, and the Philippine midterm elections. He urged the media to continue shaping narratives that highlight Filipino contributions to education, health, business, and technology, while also advocating for the welfare of Filipinos in the US.

The evening featured a special video message from no less than Philippine Ambassador to the United States, Jose Manuel G. Romualdez, who commended the Fil-Am Press Club for their dedication to amplifying the stories of Filipinos and strengthening connections between the Philippines and the Filipino-American diaspora.

“Your role as chroniclers and storytellers is indispensable—not only in sharing our narratives but in inspiring a deeper understanding of our shared identity and aspirations,” Ambassador Romualdez said.

Upcoming events were also announced at the dinner, including the 100^th anniversary of the Society of Foreign Consuls (SoFC) in New York, which is considered the largest diplomatic community organization in the world. Consul General Mangalile, who serves as Deputy President of SoFC, announced an art exhibit celebrating the organization’s achievements, scheduled for 10 January 2025. Meanwhile, Trade Commissioner Benedict M. Uy of the Philippine Trade and Investment Center-New York invited the media to attend the Philippines’ participation in the upcoming Winter Bazaar in Brooklyn, New York, on 22 December 2024.

The Media Appreciation Dinner celebrated the strong partnership between the Philippine Consulate and the Filipino-American Press Club. It also reaffirmed a shared commitment to advancing the interests of the Filipino community and promoting Filipino excellence in the US Northeast. END

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

New York, USA