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Holiday Notice, October 2026
[ADVISORY] Nor’easter Expected to Bring Strong Winds and Coastal Flooding to New York City and Other States in the US Northeast The Philippine Consulate General in New York informs the Filipino community in the US Northeast that New York City has issued a Travel Advisory from 2:00 PM today, 25 September, through the morning of Sunday, 27 September 2026, as a nor’easter is expected to bring rain, strong winds, and coastal flooding. Other states in the US Northeast have issued similar warnings and/or advisories. The National Weather Service has issued coastal flood warnings for much of the area’s coastline, with the greatest impacts expected on Saturday and Sunday. Strong winds may also bring down trees and power lines. Filipinos in low-lying and flood-prone areas are advised to take necessary precautions and monitor official weather and local government advisories. Please allow extra time for travel and avoid walking or driving through floodwaters. Those living in basement or ground-floor apartments in flood-prone areas should be prepared to move to a higher floor if conditions worsen. For immediate danger, call 911. For emergencies requiring consular assistance, please contact the Consulate’s hotline at +1 (917) 294-0196.
[ADVISORY] Temporary Suspension of Operations of SSS New York
Applications for the 2027 FSOE Qualifying Test Could a career in diplomacy be your next chapter? The Philippine Consulate General in New York invites qualified Filipinos in the northeastern United States to take the 2027 Foreign Service Officer Examination (FSOE), beginning with the Qualifying Test on 24 January 2027. Conducted by the Board of Foreign Service Examinations pursuant to the Foreign Service Act of 1991 (R.A. No. 7157) and the Revised Administrative Code of 1987, the examination aims to recruit candidates for appointment as Foreign Service Officer, Class IV. To view the qualifications and application requirements, scan the QR code below or visit https://tinyurl.com/34me9cun Applications will be accepted at the Consular Section of the Consulate from 16 September to 30 October 2026. Applicants whose forms and supporting documents have been reviewed and accepted by the Consulate must pay a non-refundable registration fee of USD 8.15, equivalent to PHP 500.00. The fee may be adjusted in October 2026 based on the applicable exchange rate.
Holiday Notice, September 2026
Holiday Notice, August 2026
Save the Date: Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour: Winter Escapade Edition The much-awaited 2027 VIP Tour will now be held from 07 to 17 February 2027 in a special Winter Escapade Edition — a reunion tour bringing together the U.S. VIP Tour and the Canadian Winter Escapade for another memorable journey home to the Philippines.The 2027 tour will feature multiple destinations, such as Leyte, Legaspi-Naga, Siargao, Camiguin, Bacolod-Iloilo, and El Nido.The detailed itinerary, registration procedures, tour packages, and payment details will be announced in the coming weeks.See you at the VIP Tour 2027: Winter Escapade Edition!
Consular Outreach Mission in Bristol, Connecticut, 15-16 August 2026 The Philippine Consulate General in New York is pleased to inform our kababayan in Connecticut and surrounding areas that it will conduct a Consular Outreach Mission on 15-16 August 2026, 9am-3pm, at St. Gregory the Great Parish Hall, 235 Maltby Street, Bristol, CT 06010.Available consular services are:-Passport-Dual Citizenship-Notarization-Overseas Voter Registration-Social Security Services (SSS)Those availing services must register through the QR code or send an email to newyorkpcg.consularoutreach@dfa.gov.ph with the subject: Consular Outreach, 15-16 August 2026.