PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

ASSISTANCE TO NATIONALS (ATN) It is the declared policy of the Philippine Government to promote the welfare and protect the rights of all overseas Filipinos. To request assistance, CALL or EMAIL the ATN Section. The Philippine Consulate General in New York shall be responsible in ensuring the protection of the rights and interests of Filipino nationals under its jurisdiction within the parameters allowed by the United States government in the intervention of official proceedings. The Assistance to Nationals (ATN) Section of the Philippine Consulate General attends to cases involving Filipinos in distress. Actions taken by the ATN Section include, but are not limited to: Assistance in facilitating repatriation to the Philippines Assistance in human trafficking cases Monitoring of cases in court Assistance in locating whereabouts of missing Filipino nationals Takes note of consular notifications sent by U.S. authorities involving detained or arrested Filipino nationals Prison visitation Coordination with non-government organizations and government agencies involving laws and policies affecting labor, human trafficking, anti-discrimination, among others.   contacts The ATN Section is available from Mondays to Fridays, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, through the following contact details: (212) 764-1330 ext. 4007 newyorkpcg.atn@dfa.gov.ph For urgent concerns, Filipinos in distress may call the hotline number: (917) 294-0196

CIVIL REGISTRATION Vital or Civil Registration is the recording in the appropriate civil registers the vital acts and events that attest to the civil status of individuals. Documents must be submitted by email first for pre-assessment. Processing of Report of Birth, Marriage & Death are BY MAIL ONLY. Appointment is required for Correction of Error/Change in Name/Supplemental Reporting in Civil Registry documents. What do you want to do? Get married at the Consulate before the Consul General or Consul? Both bride and groom must be Filipino citizens for their marriage to be solemnized at the Consulate. Pre-processing by mail/email. Solemnization of marriage by appointment. Report the birth of a Filipino abroad? The birth of a child abroad whose both or either one of parents are still Filipino citizens at the time of birth must be immediately reported to the Philippine Embassy or Consulate which has jurisdiction over the place of birth. By email first. Report the marriage of a Filipino abroad? The marriage a Filipino citizen abroad must be immediately reported to the Philippine Embassy or Consulate which has jurisdiction over the place of marriage. By email first. Report the death of a Filipino abroad? The death a Filipino citizen…

consular services Most of the consular services would require an applicant to book an appointment (except for services marked "By mail") before proceeding to the Consulate. DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTSPlease comply with and submit all requirements listed as they apply to you, as failure to comply with or submit any of said requirements will cause delay in the processing of the requested consular service.In the course of the evaluation of your application and at any stage of the evaluation process, you may be required to submit and/or comply with additional documents as existing laws and regulations may require. The basis for such additional requirements shall be explained to you clearly. Failure to submit and/or comply with said additional requirements will cause delay in the processing of the requested consular service.In accomplishing the application forms, please indicate all data/details required in said form. Improper or incomplete information provided in the said form will cause delay in the processing of the requested consular service.The submission of false, fake, falsified, and tampered documents shall be a ground for denial of your requested consular service. Additionally, the Consulate General may be compelled to take the appropriate legal action as Philippine laws and regulations may require.The Consulate…