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 Fashion and Accessory Brands Showcase Craftsmanship in New York

NEW YORK CITY, 15 September 2026 – The Philippine Consulate General in New York and the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in New York, joined twelve Philippine fashion and accessories brands at the welcome event of FASHIONPhilippines-New York 2026 at the Accessories Council (AC) Trade Showspace in New York City.

Organized by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) in partnership with AC, and supported by the Consulate and PTIC-NY, FASHIONPhilippines-New York 2026 aims to strengthen the presence and competitiveness of Philippine fashion accessories and manufacturers in the U.S. market.

From jewelry, bags, and footwears, participating Philippine brands are positioning Filipino talent and creativity on the world stage while opening doors to new opportunities for growth and collaboration.

The event also featured Mr. Rowell Concepcion, owner of Binata Millinery, and Mr. Rafè Totengco, founder of Rafè New York in a panel discussion, who set the tone for the event as Filipino creatives who have successfully established their names and brands in the U.S. fashion industry. They shared how their Filipino heritage has shaped their careers, creative identities, and design perspectives, while also reflecting on their experiences in building brands for the U.S. market. Their stories served as a fitting introduction to the twelve participating Philippine brands, which likewise aim to strengthen their presence in the U.S. market and enhance their global competitiveness.

The participating brands include Floreia, Golden Monstera, Aishe Fashion, Ely Knows, Anmari & Co., Aranaz, Bags in the City Manila Co., Beatriz, Chris Gomez Design Studio, Larone, Mele+Marie, and Olly+Fely. The event will run until 18 September 2026. END

Discover and learn more about brands that showcased their products specifically curated and vetted for the international market at FASHIONPhilippines-New York 2026, through the following:

Lookbook: https://citem.ph/p/90d77b

Website: https://citem.ph/p/8c5faa

Register as Trade Buyer: https://citem.ph/p/6f0343.

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

New York, USA