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.

Filipino Runners Gather at Philippine Center Ahead of 2026 NYC Marathon

NEW YORK, 31 October 2026 – The Philippine Consulate General in New York hosted its seventh annual Carbo-Loading Reception for Filipino runners participating in the 2026 New York City Marathon at the Kalayaan Hall of the Philippine Center on 30 October 2026.

The reception brought together around 160 Filipino runners and supporters ahead of the marathon, allowing participants to meet fellow runners, exchange race-day advice, and build camaraderie before taking on the 26.2-mile course through New York City’s five boroughs.

In her welcome remarks, Consul Anna Guerra congratulated the runners for the discipline, commitment, and perseverance required to prepare for the marathon and assured them of the support of the Filipino community.

“Tonight’s gathering is our simple way of saying: we are proud of you, we are cheering for you, and you are not running alone,” Consul Guerra told the participants.

She noted that the support surrounding the runners reflects the Filipino spirit of bayanihan—helping one another, providing encouragement, and sharing in each other’s achievements.

The Consulate also recognized its running-club partners for the event: Pinoy Runners USA, Pinoy Runners Global, and FilAm TRI. Support for the reception was also provided by JCI Philippine-New York, Knights of Rizal New York Chapter, RGI Alakdan New York, Inc., Triskelion Synergy Inc., Pocari Sweat USA, and Tradicionale Comida Filipina.

The program also included a sharing of tips and reminders for running the New York City Marathon which provided participants with practical guidance as they made their final preparations for race day. The program concluded with an offering of prayers for the participants’ safety and a successful race.

The reception continued with a networking session, providing veteran marathoners and first-time participants an opportunity to exchange experiences and advice in a relaxed setting over a carbohydrate-loading meal ahead of the race.

The annual Carbo-Loading Reception serves as the Consulate’s welcome and send-off for Filipino participants in the New York City Marathon. Beyond helping runners prepare for race day, the gathering brings together members of the Filipino community through sport, wellness, camaraderie, and a shared sense of Filipino identity. END

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

New York, USA