PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

[RSVP] 37th Simbang Gabi sa Konsulado As the Christmas season draws near, the Philippine Consulate General in New York, in partnership with various Filipino Community Organizations in the U.S. Northeast, warmly invites everyone to the 37th Simbang Gabi sa Konsulado.The theme for this year's celebration is “Muling Isilang sa Puso ang Kapayapaan at Pag-asa.”The Simbang Gabi Masses will be held from 04 to 12 December 2025 at the Kalayaan Hall of the Philippine Center in New York. Weeknight Masses will begin at 5:45 PM, while weekend Masses will start at 3:00 PM.Due to a limited venue capacity, guests are kindly requested to confirm their attendance in advance by visiting https://tinyurl.com/37thSGK2025 or by scanning the QR code provided.Let us welcome the Christmas season together as one community—celebrating our shared faith, treasured traditions, and the spirit of peace, hope, and joy that the season brings,

2025 Parol-Making Workshop, 22 November 2025 🎄 Experience the true spirit of Pskong Pinoy!Join the Philippine Consulate General in New York, The Filipino School of New York & New Jersey, and Helping Stars Foundation for a fun and festive Parol-Making Workshop!📅 Date: Saturday, 22 November 2025⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM📍 Venue: Kalayaan Hall, Philippine Center, 556 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10036Bring your family and experience the joy of crafting traditional parols (lanterns) as we prepare for the annual Simbang Gabi sa Konsulado. All completed parols will displayed at the Philippine Center during the Simbang Gabi festivities from 4 to 12 December 2025.Parol kits will be provided to children ages 5 to 15. In case of participating siblings, one kit will be given per family. Slots are limited and so registration is required. A confirmation email will be sent to participants with successful registrations.To register, scan the QR code or visit: https://tinyurl.com/2025PAROL✨ Register early—slots are limited!

Partnership Opportunities with New York City Government The Philippine Consulate General in New York is pleased to present a significant opportunity for Filipino entrepreneurs and business owners to expand their businesses by becoming a certified vendor of the New York City government.Being a certified vendor provides access to contracts in various sectors such as construction, professional services, and human services, among others, which provide opportunities for expanding your enterprises.To help you navigate the process of becoming a certified vendor, please visit https://www.nyc.gov/site/mocs/index.pageThe Philippine Consulate General encourages all eligible Filipino entrepreneurs to explore these avenues for growth towards building a robust Filipino business community in New York City.

Job Vacancy for Voter Registration Assistant The Philippine Consulate General in New York invites interested applicants for the position of Project-Term Personnel to assist in the Continuing Overseas Registration for the 2028 National Elections in the Philippines. Duties and Responsibilities:- Assist in marketing campaigns to promote awareness of the on-going Overseas Voting;- Encode the names and contact details of Filipinos through Post's registrations activities;- Prepare materials for Overseas Voting; and- Perform other functions in support of the Special Board of Election Inspectors (SBEI). Prospective applicants must possess the following qualifications:a) Filipino citizen of legal age and with regular status;b) No criminal record;c) Able to operate IT equipment and peripherals;d) Good command of spoken and written English and Filipino;e) Sufficient experience of working in a team in a customer-facing service setting; andf) Sufficient reporting and writing skills. Contract is for six days a week, and working hours of eight hours daily, with projected start date on 07 January 2026 for a term of three months (renewable subject to performance appraisal). Projected monthly salary is USD 2,640. Interested applicants are requested to fill out the electronic form accessible through this link on or before 14 November 2025: https://forms.gle/Q2PtRkRT3dZpxJJr9All information and documents submitted will be treated with…

Resilient Perspectives: A Solo Exhibition by Arlo Jake Lagmay In celebration of National Environmental Awareness Month, the Philippine Consulate General in New York cordially invites you to the opening of _"Resilient Perspectives: Art and the Call for Sustainability"_ an art exhibition featuring the works of Filipino artist Arlo Jake Lagmay.The exhibition explores themes of environmental awareness, sustainability, and resilience, offering thought-provoking reflections on humanity’s connection with nature and the collective responsibility to safeguard our planet.📅 Date: Thursday, 13 November 2025 (Vernissage)🕕 Time: 6:00 PM📍 Venue: Lobby Gallery, Philippine Center556 Fifth Avenue, New York City, NY 10036💰 Admission: Free and open to the publicTo register, scan the QR code or visit: https://forms.gle/bk64wAaCg98xMMmL9The exhibition will be on view from 10 to 21 November 2025.#DFAForgingAhead

Holiday Notice, November 2025

Save the Date: 2026 Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour Join the 2026 Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour!The Philippine Consulate General in New York invites the Filipino American community to take part in the 2026 VIP Tour, which will be held from 12 to 21 July 2026.The VIP Tour, a flagship program of Philippine Foreign Service Posts in the US, offers participants an opportunity to reconnect with their heritage, experience Filipino culture and hospitality, and explore some of the country’s top tourist destinations. Next year’s itinerary combines the best of Metropolitan Manila, Dumaguete, and Cebu into one adventure-packed and enriching vacation experience.Participants may also choose to extend their stay and avail themselves of add-on tours to other destinations in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.For more details, please visit www.viptourphilippines.com.Additional travel information about the Philippines can be accessed at www.7641islands.ph.

RSVP: Lights, Camera, Filipinnovation: Groundbreaking Filmmakers, 29 October 2025 The Philippine Consulate General in New York brings back our quarterly Filipinnovation series—this time shining a spotlight on Filipino filmmakers in the US Northeast.This forum, “Lights, Camera, Filipinnovation: Groundbreaking Filmmakers” will explore how Filipinos are breaking barriers, building careers, and thriving in the film industry.🔹 Keynote Speaker:• Jeremiah Abraham, Producer, Marketing and Communications Executive• Regina Aquino, Actor, Producer, and Director💼 Panelists:
Michaela Ternasky-Holland, XR Director and Creative Strategist
Diane Paragas, Writer, Director, and Producer
Ramona Diaz, Director and Producer
Isabel Sandoval, Director and Actor
Gigi Dement, Producer
🎤 Moderator:Joseph Carranza, Festival Director and Community Builder📅 Date: 29 October 2025 (Wednesday)⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PMDon’t miss this opportunity to learn from Filipino creative artists and industry professionals, and to network with like-minded individuals!To register, scan the QR code or visit: https://forms.gle/V5qaShLFSWFfcJbu7#DFAForgingAhead 

Consular Outreach Mission in Attleboro, Massachusetts, 09 November 2025 The Philippine Consulate General in New York is pleased to inform our kababayan in Massachusetts and surrounding areas that it will conduct a Consular Outreach Mission on 09 November 2025, 9am-3pm, at Our Lady of La Salette, 947 Park St., Attleboro, Massachusetts, 02703.Available consular services are:-Passport-Dual Citizenship-Notarization-Civil RegistryTo secure your appointment slot, please visit https://tinyurl.com/Attleboro1125 or scan the QR code.For inquiries, please email newyorkpcg.consularoutreach@dfa.gov.ph with the subject: Consular Outreach, 09 November 2025#DFAForgingAhead

2026 Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour Launch, 23 October 2025 The Philippine Consulate General in New York and the Philippine Department of Tourism-New York (PDOT-NY) invite you to the launch of the 2026 Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour!Be among the first to get a glimpse of next year’s itinerary featuring Manila, Dumaguete, and Cebu. Let us experience once more the warmth, beauty, and spirit that make us proud to Love the Philippines!Date: Thursday, 23 October 2025Time: 6:00 PMVenue: Kalayaan Hall, Philippine Center, New YorkConfirm your attendance by scanning the QR code or visiting https://tinyurl.com/2026viptour on or before 21 October 2025.