PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

PH Consulate Showcases WWII and Filipino Languages in the 17th Sinehan sa Konsulado The screening of the HONOR and Children of the War was attended by a diverse audience, including Mr. Arthur Grabiner, World War II American veteran, who attended to show support for the event. NEW YORK CITY, 22 August 2025 – The Philippine Consulate General in New York successfully held the 2025 Sinehan sa Konsulado (SSK) on 19–20 August 2025 at the Kalayaan Hall of the Philippine Center in New York. Now on its 17th year, the screenings highlighted both the heroism of Filipinos during World War II and the richness of the country’s diverse languages. Consul General Senen T. Mangalile delivers opening remarks to film and history enthusiasts during the screening of the documentary films HONOR: The Legacy of Jose Abad Santos and Children of the War, held at the Kalayaan Hall of the Philippine Center. On the first day of the screening,  the Philippine Consulate featured two documentary films that paid tribute to the Filipino experience during World War II: HONOR: The Legacy of Jose Abad Santos and Children of the War.  A short talkback session followed, with the audience exchanging views with Ms. Desiree Benipayo,…

PH Consulate in New York Apprises Fil-Am Media on Upcoming Programs and Key Initiatives Consul General Senen T. Mangalile (holding the microphone) responds to questions from the Filipino-American press during the third quarter Media Hour. (Photo by Sherlyn Roxas) NEW YORK CITY, 15 August 2025 – The Philippine Consulate General in New York hosted its third quarter Media Hour on 14 August 2025 at the Philippine Center in New York to brief members of the Filipino-American press on upcoming activities in cultural promotion, community engagement, trade and investment, and tourism.Consul General Senen T. Mangalile announced the upcoming 17th Sinehan sa Konsulado on 19-20 August, and the next Filipinnovation forum, “The Juan Guide to Business: Filipinnovation—From Vision to Six Figures,” on 28 August. He outlined the activities for the Filipino-American History Month in October, including a Philippine fashion design showcase, a fireside chat with Filipino-American film professionals, a short-film screening in cooperation with New York University, and Handog sa Hapag, a curated fine dining experience. He also noted that preparations are underway for the 2026 commemoration of the 80th anniversary of PH–US diplomatic relations.Additionally, Consul General Mangalile reported that deportation cases within the Consulate’s jurisdiction remain minimal, and assured that each…

Climate-Focused Book Debuts in New York, Links Sustainability with Investment Opportunities in PH Mr. Mon Abrea engages attendees on how policy reforms, streamlined processes, and environmental commitments position the Philippines for long-term, sustainable growth. (Photo by Sherlyn Roxas) NEW YORK CITY, 14 August 2025 – The Philippine Trade and Investment Center in New York and the Philippine Consulate General in New York, in partnership with the Asian Consulting Group (ACG), hosted a tax and investment briefing and the New York launch of Mon Abrea’s latest book Reimagining the World Without Climate Change on 13 August 2025 at the Philippine Center.In her welcome remarks, Trade Commissioner Alma F. Argayoso emphasized the Philippines’ strong position as a premier investment destination, highlighting pro-business reforms and active partnerships between the government and the private sector. She also gave an overview of the country’s economic performance, key growth sectors, and recent policy measures designed to create a more competitive and investor-friendly environment.Consul General Senen T. Mangalile, in his keynote address, underscored that the Philippines’ economic aspirations must go hand in hand with environmental responsibility and sustainable development. Citing the country’s vulnerability to the impacts of climate change, he stressed the urgent need for collective action…

PH Consulate Team Joins Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York, Places Third in Category The Philippine Consulate General in New York Dragon Boat Team paddles back to shore after completing their race at the 35th Annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival (Photo by Sherlyn Roxas) NEW YORK CITY, 11 August 2025 — The Philippine Consulate General in New York (NYPCG) Dragon Boat Team clinched third place in the Asian Invitational Category at the 35th Annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York, a proud achievement in the team’s maiden participation in the annual event.The festival, held on 9-10 August 2025 at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, brought together nearly 200 teams, each with eight to twenty paddlers, for two days of exciting races and performances. The event is recognized as one of the largest dragon boat festivals in the US, drawing close to 2,000 paddlers and over 40,000 spectators annually.“We are honored to be the first Consulate General based in New York to participate in the NYC Dragon Boat Festival, which has become one of the country’s most celebrated multicultural sporting events,” said Consul General Senen T. Mangalile. The NYPCG Dragon Boat Team, joined by Consul…

Filipino Clergy Take the Court for 7th Parilympics Sportsfest in New Jersey Consul General Senen T. Mangalile (holding the microphone in the left photo) addresses Filipino Catholic priests from across the United States and the Caribbean (right), honoring their service and commitment to the Filipino diaspora in their places of assignment. (Photos by Rev. Fr. Manolo Punzalan and Consul General Mangalile) NEW YORK CITY, 07 August 2025 — Over 140 Filipino Catholic priests from 31 archdioceses and dioceses across the United States and the Caribbean gathered in Jersey City from 5 to 7 August 2025 for the 7th Parilympics, a summer sports festival that celebrates faith, camaraderie, and Filipino culture through friendly competition and shared ministry.Speaking at the opening ceremony at the St. Aloysius Church gymnasium in Jersey City, Consul General Senen T. Mangalile thanked the Filipino clergy for their steadfast pastoral work and community leadership. He commended their respective ministries, saying, “By bringing the Filipino brand of malasakit and kapwa-tao into your service, you bring honor to the country of your birth.”Throughout the three-day gathering, clergy members competed in various sports, including basketball, volleyball, tennis, pickleball, chess, and traditional Filipino games such as patintero, batuhang bola, and dama. The…