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 in New York Holds Reception for Filipino Runners in the 2025 New York City Marathon

New York, 3 November 2025 — The Philippine Consulate General in New York hosted its sixth annual reception to honor and send off Filipino runners participating in the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon at the Kalayaan Hall of the Philippine Center on 31 October 2025.

New York PCG personnel, volunteers, and staff welcomed over 130 participants from various provinces in the Philippines, states in the US, and countries around the world. The event was organized in partnership with Pinoy Runners USA, Pinoy Runners Chicago, Pinoy Runners Global, Fil-Am Tri, JCI Philippine-NY, Knights of Rizal New York, RGI Alakdan New York, Inc., Triskelion Synergy Inc., and Chibops Bakery.

Consul General Senen T. Mangalile praised the gathered Filipino runners stating, “It is a true honor and genuine joy to be here tonight, supporting our kababayan as they take on the incredible challenge of the New York Marathon. To our Filipino runners — those who have flown from the Philippines, Canada, Ireland, France and the United Kingdom and those representing our vibrant Filipino-American community — we salute you. Your participation in one of the world’s most iconic marathons is a testament not only to your strength and discipline, but also to the strong-willed heart that defines the Filipino spirit”. Florian Cabuyao, a 6-time NYC Marathon finisher, co-organizer and facilitator of the event, provided practical tips on race terrain and rules familiarization, energy and pace management as well as advice for the runners to enjoy the experience. The experienced marathon coaches present were united in advising the runners to start slow and finish strong.

The event closed with a carbohydrate-loading and networking session. Runners undergo carbohydrate loading before a marathon to maximize stored energy for endurance events to delay fatigue and improve performance.

The guests enjoyed an array of hearty and comforting Filipino favorites provided by Filipino establishments. Included in the spread were arroz caldo, lechon, pansit, chicken teriyaki, spaghetti, pinakbet, ginataang kalabasa, lumpia, beef lasagna, rice, turon, and puto.

The Carbo-Loading Reception at the Philippine Consulate General in New York provided Filipino marathoners with the energy to tackle the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon and also reinforced the bonds of the global Filipino community, through food, camaraderie, and shared stories of perseverance. END

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

New York, USA