PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

Office Closure Notice: 26 January 2026 The public is advised that, in view of current weather conditions and to ensure the safety of our clients and personnel, the Consular Section will be closed on Monday, 26 January 2026.Clients with appointments on that day have been notified and advised on their rescheduling options.Consular operations will resume on the next business day.For live emergencies, please contact 911 or your local authorities. For consular emergencies, contact the Consulate's hotline number at +1 (917) 294-0196.

12th Filipino Community General Assembly, 31 January 2026 The Philippine Consulate General in New York invites all registered Filipino community organizations in the US Northeast to the 12th Filipino Community General Assembly. Be part of this important gathering and stay informed about the latest accomplishments, upcoming projects, and events of the Philippine Consulate.Take this opportunity as well to be updated on and obtain legal advice to navigate the US immigration system.📅 Date: Saturday, 31 January 2026🕐 Time: 2:00 PM📍 Venue: Kalayaan Hall, Philippine CenterSeats are limited. Please confirm your attendance by scanning the QR code or using the link: https://tinyurl.com/12thFilcomGA on or before 28 January 2026.Should you wish to register or update your organization’s information, please click the link: https://tinyurl.com/FLCMREG.We look forward to seeing you there!

Holiday Notice, January 2026

New Year's Message from the Consul General, January 2026

Christmas Message from the Consul General, December 2025

Holiday Notice, December 2025

Holiday Notice, November 2025

[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.