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.

Philippines, Rowan University Discuss Potential Linkages in Health Sciences and Medical Education

NEW YORK, 29 September 2025 — The Philippine Consulate General in New York facilitated a meeting on 25 September between Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa and officials of Rowan University, a public research university in Glassboro, New Jersey, known for its programs in engineering, business, and health sciences.

The meeting explored potential academic and medical exchange programs between Rowan and Philippine higher education institutions offering Medicine and Health Sciences courses. Discussions covered opportunities for Philippine medical professionals and students to undergo training and internships in the US, as well as arrangements for Rowan students to undertake clinical rotations in the Philippines.

Both sides also considered collaborative initiatives with the University of the Philippines College of Medicine, the Commission on Higher Education, and the National Institutes of Health in Manila. Rowan presented programs in emerging areas such as genomics, cancer biology, artificial intelligence in medicine, and population health, while the Philippine side emphasized areas of local expertise and research strength.

The officials likewise noted the potential of innovative academic pathways such as dual degree programs, residency-to-master’s tracks, and stackable certifications, along with the importance of continuing medical education exchanges to strengthen professional expertise on both sides.

This engagement underscores the Philippine Government’s commitment to fostering international linkages in health sciences, advancing medical education, and expanding opportunities for Filipino professionals and students. END

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

New York, USA