PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

ADVISORY No. 25-2021 29 November 2021 FILIPINOS IN US NOT YET AFFECTED BY NEW TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS The Philippine Consulate General in New York wishes to inform the public that Filipinos from the United States Northeast who are traveling to the Philippines are not covered by the new restrictions imposed on an additional number of countries due to the omicron variant of the coronavirus disease. Kababayan flying in from the United States, except those who have been to red-listed countries recently, will be allowed entry subject to the same the testing and quarantine protocols for all inbound international travelers from yellow-listed countries per Resolution No. 149-A of the Inter-Agency Task Force on the Management of Infectious Diseases (IATF). Under said resolution, starting November 22, fully-vaccinated individuals who have pre-departure RT-PCR tests within 72 hours will only need to undergo facility-based quarantine for three (3) days instead of the previously required five (5) days. After the third day, they would have to take an RT-PCR test. Once the test results turn out negative, they are enjoined to self-monitor up to the 14th day from the date of their arrival. Said protocols do not cover kababayan and other travelers coming from red-listed countries…

ADVISORY No. 24-2021 19 November 2021 QUARANTINE PERIOD FOR FULLY VACCINATED FILIPINOS FROM US SHORTENED FROM FIVE TO THREE DAYS The Philippine Consulate General in New York wishes to inform the public that kababayan from the United States will have a much easier time going back home to the Philippines this holiday season. Per Resolution No. 149-A of the Inter-Agency Task Force on the Management of Infectious Diseases (IATF), starting November 22, fully-vaccinated individuals who have pre-departure RT-PCR tests within 72 hours will only need to undergo facility-based quarantine for three (3) days instead of the previously required five (5) days. After the third day, they would have to take an RT-PCR test. Once the test results turn out negative, they are enjoined to self-monitor up to the 14th day from the date of their arrival. This latest development will greatly contribute to the on-going recovery of the tourism sector this holiday season while also providing more time to those who want to return home to be with their loved ones in the Philippines. Unvaccinated, partially unvaccinated individuals shall undergo facility-based quarantine for seven days, after which they would have to take an RT-PCR test, to be followed by home…

ADVISORY No. 23-2021 20 October 2021 REDUCED QUARANTINE TIME FOR FULLY VACCINATED FILIPINOS TRAVELING TO THE PHILIPPINES The Philippine Consulate General in New York wishes to inform the members of the Filipino Community that vaccinated kababayan traveling from the United States will now have reduced quarantine time upon arrival in the Philippines.Per Resolution No. 144-A of the Inter-Agency Task Force on the  Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF), authorities have relaxed quarantine requirements to allow fully vaccinated kababayan from the US to undergo facility-based quarantine for only five days instead of the previously required seven days.For kababayan to be released from facility-based quarantine, they must test negative for the coronavirus disease on the RT-PCR test to be taken on the fifth day of their confinement. They will then be allowed to go on home where they will quarantine for another five (5) days.For kababayan from the US to be able to avail themselves of this, they must present digital or original vaccination certificates issued by their respective states or by the Centers for Disease Control to prove that they are fully-vaccinated.For a copy of IATF Resolution No. 144-A, please visit the link below:https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2021/10oct/20211014-IATF-144A-RRD.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0AZJlZm8U5fmnyGVVPvphDdm2mg6L_BzbxUUD1CdJkJfDu78zUYweKWGY

ADVISORY No. 22-2021 12 October 2021 UPDATE ON TESTING AND QUARANTINE PROTOCOLS FOR INTERNATIONAL ARRIVING PASSENGERS IN ALL PORTS OF ENTRY IN THE PHILIPPINES The Philippine Consulate General in New York wishes to inform the public that, as per IATF Resolution No. 142, effective 08 October 2021, the protocols for international arriving passengers from “Green” List and “Yellow” List countries, which includes the United States of America, in all ports of entry in the Philippines shall be as follows:Fully vaccinated individuals need to undergo facility-based quarantine until the release of the negative result of their RT-PCR testing taken on the fifth (5th) day from the date of their arrival after which, they shall be required to undergo home quarantine until their tenth (10th) day.Foreign nationals shall be required to secure their own pre-booked accommodation of at least six (6) days;Unvaccinated, partially vaccinated, or individuals whose vaccination status cannot be independently verified or confirmed by Philippine authorities as valid and authentic shall be required to undergo facility-based quarantine until the release of the negative result of their RT-PCR testing taken on the seventh (7th) day.After which, they shall be required to undergo home quarantine until their fourteenth (14th) day. Foreign nationals…

ADVISORY No. 20-2021 14 September 2021 SERBISYO SABADO SA KONSULADO | 25 SEPTEMBER 2021 To allow more kababayan to take part in the 2022 presidential elections in the Philippines, the Philippine Consulate General in New York will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, 25 September 2021, to accommodate those who want to register as overseas voters. There is no need to book an appointment in order to register. For requirements, please visit https://newyorkpcg.org/.../consular.../overseas-voting/ For former natural born Filipinos who wish to retain or reacquire their Philippine citizenship in order to be eligible to register as an overseas voter, the Philippine Consulate General will also be conducting the oath taking ceremony of dual citizens on the same day. For requirements, please visit: https://newyorkpcg.org/.../cons.../dual-citizenship-ra-9225/ Interested kababayan would need to email scanned copies of their requirements to newyorkpcg.dual@dfa.gov.ph on or before 11:59 p.m. of Monday, 20 September 2021, for pre-evaluation. If the documentation is in order, the applicant will be provided a timeslot for Saturday, 25 September 2021. Maraming salamat po.

ADVISORY No. 19-2021 25 August 2021 BI: ALIEN IMMIGRANTS WITH EXPIRED ACR-I CARDS NOW ALLOWED ENTRY INTO THE PHILIPPINES The Philippine Consulate General would like to inform the public that arriving alien immigrants with permanent resident visas but holding expired alien certificate of registration identity cards (ACR I-card) will now be allowed to enter the Philippines as long as they could present valid reentry permits.Based on the latest directive of the Bureau of Immigration, expired reentry permits and special return certificates may now be renewed upon arrival at the airport before arriving aliens clear immigration.However, arriving aliens who are holders of non-immigrant visas will be required to present valid ACR-I cards before they could be allowed entry.For further inquiries, ACR-I card holders may directly contact the Bureau of Immigration:immigPH@gmail.comimmigration.helpline.ph@gmail.com+63-2-8465-2400+63-2-8524-3769For more information, please visit the Philippines Bureau of Immigration’s website: https://immigration.gov.ph

ADVISORY No. 18-2021 22 August 2021 PUBLIC ADVISORY: HURRICANE HENRI DOWNGRADED TO A TROPICAL STORM The Philippine Consulate General in New York wishes to inform kababayan that the National Hurricane Center of the National Weather Service has downgraded Hurricane Henri to a Tropical Storm as it moved closer to the coast of Long Island and New England today.As of 8 a.m., the center of Henri’s circulation sat about 40 miles south-southeast of Montauk Point, with top winds of 70 mph. It’s moving to the north-northwest at 16 mph, and is expected to make landfall on eastern Long Island or southern New England later today. The change in track reduced the probability that New York City will see sustained tropical storm force winds in excess of 39 mph.Heavy rainfall is still expected, especially over portions of Long Island, New England, southeast New York, New Jersey and northeast Pennsylvania, which may result in considerable flash, urban, and small stream flooding, along with the potential for widespread minor to isolated moderate river flooding.The downgraded system continues to pose a storm surge threat for parts of New York City, particularly areas of northeast Queens, where tides may reach three to five feet higher than…

ADVISORY No. 17-2021 21 August 2021 PUBLIC ADVISORY: UPDATES ON HURRICANE HENRI The Philippine Consulate General in New York reiterates its urgent call for members of the Filipino Community in New York and New England to brace themselves for Hurricane Henri, which is expected to sweep through the area beginning this evening. Kababayan are urged to heed instructions from authorities, particularly in areas where a state of emergency has been declared such as parts of New York, including Long Island, New York City, and Hudson Valley, and Rhode Island, and where emergency preparations are underway such as Connecticut. Hurricane Henri is expected to bring damaging winds, three to six inches of rain with isolated totals of up to 10 inches and up to five feet of storm surges that could raise water levels near the coast and be accompanied by large and dangerous waves. Below is a summary of watches and warnings in effect for areas in New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, from the National Weather Service: A Storm Surge Warning, which means that there is a danger of life-threatening inundation, from rising water moving inland from the coastline, during the next 36 hours in the indicated locations, is in…

ADVISORY No. 16-2021 20 August 2021 PUBLIC ADVISORY ON TROPICAL STOR HENRI The Philippine Consulate General advises members of the Filipino Community along the path of Tropical Storm Henri, especially those residents of New England and Long Island, to monitor the movement of the storm, undertake all necessary preparations, and heed the warnings of local officials as the storm is expected to bring heavy rains, strong winds and heavy surf, which could cause life-threatening flash floods. In addition, there is the danger of storm surge that could raise water levels near the coast and be accompanied by large and dangerous waves. Meteorologists warn that this is the most serious hurricane risk in New England in 30 years. According to the US National Hurricane Center (NHC), “Henri is forecast to intensify into a hurricane by Friday night with additional strengthening expected this weekend.” It has issued hurricane watches for a slew of areas ranging from the South Shore of Long Island, New York, to Massachusetts’s Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard and Block Island as well a tropical storm watches for some areas nearby the New York City metro area. The Philippine Consulate General will continue to monitor developments and coordinate with the Filipino…

ADVISORY No. 15-2021 30 July 2021 RELEASE OF PASSPORT AND OTHER DOCUMENTS In view of the increasing cases of Covid-19 and to protect and minimize the exposure of our kababayan and personnel, the Philippine Consulate General in New York will be releasing passports, visas, notarials, civil registration and other documents only by mail effective 1 August 2021. All applicants are required to bring self-addressed stamped USPS Priority Mail envelopes with tracking number on their scheduled appointment date at the Consulate General.Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.