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 Showcases WWII and Filipino Languages in the 17th Sinehan sa Konsulado

NEW YORK CITY, 22 August 2025 – The Philippine Consulate General in New York successfully held the 2025 Sinehan sa Konsulado (SSK) on 19–20 August 2025 at the Kalayaan Hall of the Philippine Center in New York. Now on its 17th year, the screenings highlighted both the heroism of Filipinos during World War II and the richness of the country’s diverse languages.

On the first day of the screening, the Philippine Consulate featured two documentary films that paid tribute to the Filipino experience during World War II: HONOR: The Legacy of Jose Abad Santos and Children of the War. A short talkback session followed, with the audience exchanging views with Ms. Desiree Benipayo, the author of the book “Honor”, as well as Vice President and Executive Director of the Philippine World War II Memorial Foundation. Journalist and cookbook author Elizabeth Quirino served as moderator.

During the second day, the beauty and diversity of the Filipino languages were highlighted through three independent films: Winged Dreams to the Blue Heavens, inspired by the life of renowned Ilonggo writer Magdalena Jalandoni; Salog Ning Diklom, a film in Bicolano; and Azucar, a romance drama set in Negros Occidental.

The two-day event was attended by nearly 170 guests, who engaged in meaningful conversations on history, culture, and language.

In his remarks during the first day of the SSK, Consul General Senen T. Mangalile emphasized that the event was more than just a film screening as “it serves as an opportunity for reflection, a chance to learn from the past, and a celebration of the courage and resilience of the Filipino people. The films also remind the audience of the sacrifices made for freedom and of the enduring importance of upholding the values that define the nation—freedom, democracy, and lasting peace.”

During the second day, Consul General Mangalile in his remarks emphasized the significance of cherishing and preserving Philippine languages “to ensure that the voices of our ancestors and the unique expressions of regional cultures continue to resonate for generations to come.”

This year’s SSK was organized in partnership with the Philippine World War Memorial Foundation and National Commission for Culture and the Arts. END

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

New York, USA