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.

Fil-Am Nurses Equip Consulate, PH Center Personnel with Life-Saving Emergency Response Skills

NEW YORK, 09 May 2026 – The Philippine Center Management Board (PCMB), in partnership with the Philippine Nurses Association of New York, Inc. (PNA-NY), conducted a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training session on 09 May 2026 for personnel of the Philippine Consulate General in New York and PCMB, strengthening their preparedness to respond to medical emergencies.

PNA-NY facilitators led the hands-on session based on American Heart Association guidelines. The training covered the proper technique for chest compressions, the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), CPR procedures for adults and infants, and appropriate responses to choking incidents. Participants were also given the opportunity to practice the techniques under the guidance of the facilitators.

The activity was organized as part of continuous efforts to promote safety and readiness among Consulate and PCMB personnel. By equipping participants with basic life-saving skills, the training aimed to help them respond with greater confidence in emergencies where immediate action may be critical while waiting for professional medical responders.

Consul General Senen T. Mangalile thanked PNA-NY for sharing its time and expertise with the personnel. As the activity coincided with National Nurses Week, he also extended his greetings to PNA-NY and the Filipino-American nursing community in New York, recognizing their service and continuing contributions to public health and community care. END

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

New York, USA