PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

NEW YORK PCG SHINES SPOTLIGHT ON THREE FIL-AMERICAN WOMEN TRAILBLAZERS IN AN EVENING WITH DISTINGUISHED WOMEN The Evening with Distinguished Women is an annual event held by the Philippine Consulate General in New York celebrating the contributions that women of Filipino ancestry have made to the community-at-large. As part of its commemoration of Philippine National Women’s Month, the Philippine Consulate General in New York held “An Evening  with Distinguished Women” on 21 March 2024 at the Kalayaan Hall, Philippine Center with the theme ““Lipunang Patas sa Bagong Pilipinas: Kakayahan ng Kababaihan, Patutunayan!”  The annual event coincided with the celebration of Women’s History Month in the United States.   In his opening remarks, Consul General Senen T. Mangalile noted the indispensable nature of the contributions of women to national development even as he highlighted some of the success stories in the Philippines that show women empowerment and gender equality.   The Consul General acknowledged the energy, enthusiasm and dynamism of women in the Filipino diaspora, and gave particular mention to the exceptional women honored that evening who had excelled in their chosen fields in science, public service and education.  This year’s honorees are:   Sheila Estacio Dennis, Co-founder and Lab Director,…

NEW YORK PCG HOSTS UNITY IFTAR AT THE PHILIPPINE CENTER Unity Iftar event at the Philippine Center. Maghrib Prayer led by Sgt. Mohammad A. Latif of NYPD (Photo by Maria Annette F. Aquino-Herrera) The Philippine Consulate General in New York hosted the Unity Iftar event at the Philippine Center on 19 March. Over 70 guests were in attendance, including representatives from Filipino community organizations, the New York Police Department, various departments of the New York City government, and Filipinos from diverse backgrounds, both Muslim and non-Muslim. The event was organized in partnership with the Kinding Sindaw Heritage Foundation, Inc., and it aimed to promote unity and solidarity among Filipinos of all faith traditions. During the event, Consul General Senen T. Mangalile welcomed the participants and highlighted the shared values that unite all Filipinos, regardless of their religious beliefs. Everyone was urged to work together in helping others overcome barriers, address inequality, and ensure that all Filipinos can benefit from the promise of Bagong Pilipinas. This year marked the 8th edition of Post’s annual Unity Iftar event, which has become a significant communal gathering during the holy month of Ramadan. It provides an opportunity for Filipinos to come together in solidarity…

SENTRO RIZAL NEW YORK SHOWCASES NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR THEA GUANZON IN A BOOK DISCUSSION FEATURING HER DEBUT NOVEL “THE HURRICANE WARS” As part of its month-long National Women’s Month commemoration, the Philippine Consulate General in New York under Sentro Rizal New York hosted a book discussion on “The Hurricane Wars,” the debut novel by Filipino national Thea Guanzon, on 08 March at the Philippine Center.   “The Hurricane Wars” is a compelling narrative that intricately weaves the essence of Filipino and Southeast Asian cultural elements with the universal themes of courage, resilience, and identity. Soon after its publication in October 2023, the book swiftly became an instant New York Times Bestseller.   The timing of the event was particularly significant as it coincided with the celebration of International Women’s Day.   During his opening remarks, Consul General Senen T. Mangalile said, “As we explore the world created by Thea Guanzon and the trials and triumphs of Talasyn, we also commemorate International Women's Day. This global celebration held every March 8 is a powerful reminder of the strides we've made towards gender equality, as well as the challenges that still lie ahead. It's a day to celebrate the remarkable contributions…

WOMEN LEADERS IN TECH AND BUSINESS TAKE CENTER STAGE IN CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL WOMEN’S MONTH (L-R: Kim de los Reyes, CEO+Founder of Seek Health AI; Carina Oriel, Head of Rise New York, Rise, created by Barclays; Jox Petiza, Senior Partner, Luxury and Beauty, EssenceMediaCom; Alissa Beltran, Manager, Strategy and Transformation, EY; and Christeen Rico, Founder, Dream Bigger Ventures) As part of its month-long commemoration of National Women’s Month, the Philippine Consulate General in New York, in partnership with the National Innovation Council of the Philippines and Dream Bigger Ventures, hosted a conversation with Filipina leaders in tech and business on Thursday, 07 March, at the Philippine Center. Trade Commissioner Benedict Uy, in his opening remarks, welcomed the audience, which consisted of young professionals in the tech, investment, business, and financial services sectors and members of the public. He added that this kind of engagement will be a regular program of the Philippine Consulate to encourage young Filipino-Americans to contribute to a dynamic innovation ecosystem. Mr. Earl Martin Valencia, co-founder of Plentina and Executive Member of the National Innovation Council of the Philippines (NIC), presented the Philippine Innovation Act, which adopts innovation as a vital component of the country’s development policies to drive inclusive development and…

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL IN NEW YORK HOSTS 10TH FILIPINO COMMUNITY GENERAL ASSEMBLY 10th Filipino Community General Assembly. Clockwise from left to right: Consul General Senen T. Mangalile, Ms. Nimfa D. Tinana, representing the Filipino American Legal Defense & Education Fund, Ms. Katherine “Kitty” Chan of New York City Department of Small Business Services, and Ms. Anne del Castillo of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (Philippine Consulate General Photo by Nikka Arenal) The Philippine Consulate General in New York welcomed over 140 leaders of Filipino community organizations from across the US Northeast to its 10th Filipino Community General Assembly at the Kalayaan Hall of the Philippine Center on 24 January 2024.   Consul General Senen T. Mangalile extended a warm welcome to all the attendees and expressed gratitude for their steadfast support throughout the past year. “I take your presence as an indication of your continuing commitment to your organization’s partnership with the Philippine Consulate General. Let me reassure you that we value that commitment and we do all we can to make this partnership deeper, broader, and stronger,” said Consul General Mangalile.   The General Assembly featured presentations by the officers of the Consulate and the attaches…