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 Highlights Diplomacy’s Role in Global Affairs at Regis High School Panel

NEW YORK, 22 May 2025 — Consul General Senen T. Mangalile joined a panel discussion at Regis High School as part of its Global Scholars Program, where he spoke with students about globalization and the evolving role of diplomacy in shaping today’s world. The panel gave students a unique opportunity to hear firsthand perspectives on international relations and the challenges diplomats faced in a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape.

Consul Diego Sandoval Pimentel of Mexico and Consul Pedro Calvo-Sotelo of Spain also took part in the discussion and shared insights from their respective diplomatic experiences. The panel was moderated by junior student Kevin Corraj.

Consul General Mangalile highlighted the Philippines’ position in the Indo-Pacific and ongoing concerns in the South China Sea. “The role of diplomacy is to ensure that communication persists, no matter how complex the disagreements may be,” he remarked, noting that sustained dialogue is key to regional stability.

He also offered advice to students interested in global affairs, stressing the importance of empathy, analytical thinking, and patriotism. “What matters most is your ability to analyze, communicate, and understand others,” he said. “You can disagree with someone without being disagreeable. That’s the essence of diplomacy.”

Regis High School, a Jesuit institution in Manhattan, is widely regarded for its academic excellence and mission to form compassionate, globally aware leaders. Through its Global Scholars Program, the school connects students with real-world experiences and conversations on international issues. END

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

New York, USA