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.

Philippine Consulate General and Partners Spotlight Groundbreaking Filipino Filmmakers in New York

NEW YORK, 29 October 2025 – The Philippine Consulate General in New York and the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in New York, in partnership with Likha Labs and Sulo: The Philippine Studies Initiative at New York University, hosted the forum “Lights, Camera, Filipinnovation: Groundbreaking Filmmakers” at the Philippine Center in New York. The event showcased the creativity and resilience of Filipinos in the film industry, who are making their mark on the international stage.

The forum featured powerful keynotes from Producer / Marketing and Communications Executive Jeremiah Abraham and Actor / Producer / Director Regina Aquino, who shared how their Filipino heritage has influenced their work. They emphasized the crucial role of community support and the power of storytelling in gaining industry recognition and creating a lasting impact.

“It is about pioneering new perspectives, forging new narratives, and bringing underrepresented stories to life,” said Consul General Senen T. Mangalile. “The Filipino-Americans we honor tonight are innovators in the truest sense, using the power of cinema to explore, express, and elevate the Filipino experience”.

The program highlight was a panel discussion moderated by Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival Creative Director, Joseph Carranza. The panel featured an impressive lineup of Filipina filmmakers: Isabel Sandoval (Director and Actor), Diane Paragas (Writer, Director, and Producer), Ramona Diaz (Director and Producer), Michaela Ternasky-Holland (XR Director and Creative Strategist), Gigi Dement (Producer).

The panelists collectively discussed how their innovative approaches and cultural identities have shaped their careers, informed their creative choices, and enabled them to make their mark on the international scene. They also spoke to the resilience of women in the film industry as they champion immigrant stories.

Trade Commissioner Alma F. Argayoso concluded the forum by outlining ongoing Philippine initiatives designed to support Filipino creatives, including funding, collaboration opportunities, and infrastructure development through the Philippine Creative Industries Development Act (PCIDA) and the Malikhaing Pinoy Program.

This forum marked the eighth installment of the Filipinnovation series, which continues to celebrate Filipino creativity and leadership across industries while inspiring the next generation of innovators. END

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

New York, USA