PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

Town Hall Meeting and Mass Enrollment, North Stonington, Connecticut, 05 April 2025 The Philippine Consulate General in New York invites all Filipino registered voters to a Town Hall Meeting and Mass Enrollment on 05 April 2025, 3:00 PM, at 1 Clubhouse Dr., North Stonington, CT 06359, USA.Held in coordination with the New England Filipino American, Inc., this session will provide essential information on the overseas voting process, ensuring that our community is well-prepared to participate in the upcoming 2025 Philippine National Elections.Stay informed, exercise your right to vote, and make your voice count!To register, scan the QR code or visit https://tinyurl.com/2jewuubn  

Town Hall Meeting and Mass Enrollment, Stratford, New Jersey, 13 April 2025 The Philippine Consulate General in New York invites all Filipino registered voters to a Town Hall Meeting and Mass Enrollment on 13 April 2025, 10:00 AM, at the Philippine Community Center, 205 S White Horse Pike, Stratford, NJ 08084. Held in coordination with the Philippine Community of Southern New Jersey, Inc., this session will provide essential information on the overseas voting process, ensuring that our community is well-prepared to participate in the upcoming 2025 Philippine National Elections. Stay informed, exercise your right to vote, and make your voice count! To register, scan the QR code or visit https://tinyurl.com/bdh33m9a

Town Hall Meeting and Mass Enrollment, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 12 April 2025 The Philippine Consulate General in New York invites all Filipino registered voters to a Town Hall Meeting and Mass Enrollment on 12 April 2025, 10:00 AM, at St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church, 234 North Lawrence St., Philadelphia, PA 19106.Held in coordination with the Filipino Executive Council of Greater Philadelphia, Inc. (FECGP), this session will provide essential information on the overseas voting process, ensuring that our community is well-prepared to participate in the upcoming 2025 Philippine National Elections.Stay informed, exercise your right to vote, and make your voice count!To register, scan the QR code or visit https://tinyurl.com/ytzaw4nk

Consular Outreach in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania & Stratford, New Jersey, 12-13 April 2025 The Philippine Consulate General in New York is pleased to announce that it will conduct back-to-back Consular Outreach Missions for our kababayan in Pennsylvania and New Jersey on the following dates: 📅12 April 2025📍St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church243 North Lawrence St., Philadelphia, PA 19106 📅13 April 2025📍Philippine Community Center,205 S White Horse Pike, Stratford, NJ 08084 Services available include pre-voting enrollment, passport processing, civil registry, dual citizenship, notarization, and Social Security Services (SSS). For dual citizenship, notarization, and civil registry appointments, send an email to newyorkpcg.consularoutreach@dfa.gov.ph with the subject line: Consular Outreach in PA or Consular Outreach in NJ: [Requested Service] For passport application appointment, visit https://www.passport.gov.ph/appointment or scan the QR code. Those who wish to pre-enroll for online voting must have at least one of their Philippine-issued IDs with them. For more information, please visit https://newyorkpcg.org/pcgny/consular-services/overseas-voting/

Town Hall Meeting and Mass Enrollment, Philippine Center New York, 11 April 2025 The Philippine Consulate General in New York invites all Filipino registered voters to a Town Hall Meeting and Mass Enrollment on 11 April 2025, 6:00PM, at the Kalayaan Hall of the Philippine Center. Held in coordination with the Philippine American Communities of the East Coast, Inc., this session will provide essential information on the overseas voting process, ensuring that our community is well-prepared to participate in the upcoming 2025 Philippine National Elections. Stay informed, exercise your right to vote, and make your voice count! To register, scan the QR code or visit https://tinyurl.com/3k9d2y7a

Holiday Notice, April 2025

Accreditation of Mass Media Entities and Civil Society Partners for the 2025 Philippine National Elections' Overseas Voting Pursuant to COMELEC Resolution No. 11082, the Philippine Consulate General in New York informs the public that it will accept applications for accreditation of media entities and civil society partners or volunteers for the 2025 Philippine National Elections overseas until 05 April 2025, in accordance with the following definitions:Media Entities refer to local media, international media, and or other media that intend to report on the conduct of the 2025 National Elections overseas.Civil Society Partners refer to overseas Filipino communities, non-government organizations, civil society group, that wish to be involved in voter information campaigns and information dissemination during the overseas voting period.Detailed information on the conditions and general requirements for accreditation of media entities and civil society partners can be found in Sections 5 to 8 of COMELEC Resolution No. 11082, accessible through this link: https://tinyurl.com/Res11082Applications for accreditation may be submitted to the Philippine Consulate with the subject line "Media and Partners' Accreditation for the 2025 Philippine National Elections" via email at newyorkpcg.ov@dfa.gov.ph.

The Filipino Nonprofit Leadership Playbook, 26 April 2025 The Philippine Consulate General in New York, in partnership with the National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) New York Chapter, invites you to The Filipino Nonprofit Leadership Playbook—a free workshop designed to equip Filipino community organizations with practical skills in grant writing, project management, nonprofit leadership, marketing, and social entrepreneurship to enhance their impact and sustainability.🗓 Saturday, 26 April 2025🕐 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM📍 Kalayaan Hall, Philippine Center, New York, 556 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10036Key topics include:•Navigating the grant application process;•Strengthening nonprofit leadership and sustainability; •Enhancing project management skills for community-based initiatives; and•Exploring marketing and social entrepreneurship for nonprofits.This free workshop will be led by esteemed representatives from NaFFAA and former Philippine Consul General in New York, Ambassador Mario L. De Leon, Jr. (Ret.), who will share their expertise and firsthand insights on effective nonprofit leadership and community building.Don’t miss this opportunity to scale your organization's impact. Register by scanning the QR code or visiting the link: https://tinyurl.com/NonprofitLeadershipPlaybook

Important Dates for the 2025 Philippine National Elections The Philippine Consulate General in New York is pleased to inform the public that the Online Voting and Counting System (OVCS) Pre-Voting Enrollment link for the 2025 Philippine National Elections is now live.Registered Filipino overseas voters in the United States may enroll by scanning the QR code below or visiting the link:https://ov.comelec.gov.ph/enrollPlease note that the link is geo-blocked in the Philippines.As announced by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), all overseas voters are required to complete their pre-voting enrollment on or before 07 May 2025 to verify their identity and ensure access to the OVCS during the official overseas voting period from 13 April to 12 May 2025.Voters may also familiarize themselves with the system through the test voting feature, available until 12 April 2025.Make your voice count. Vote online from wherever you are. 

Filipinnovation in Wealth Building, 24 April 2025 The Philippine Consulate General in New York is excited to bring back our quarterly Filipinnovation series—this time spotlighting the incredible talents and contributions of Filipinos in the world of finance and wealth management!Join us for the “Filipinnovation in Wealth-Building” and discover how Filipinos are shaping industries and inspiring innovation on a global scale. Attendees will gain valuable insights on managing personal finances, navigating the latest investment trends, and building long-term wealth from leading experts in the field.🔹 Keynote Speaker:Victor Calanog, Ph.D., Managing Director & Global Co-Head of Research and Strategy, Real Estate, Manulife Investment Management💼 Panelists:1. Inez Aznar, FSCP®, Financial Planner, Eagle Strategies, LLC2. Michael Onghai, Founder, Snowy August Management LLC3. Matt Veland, Financial Planner, Prudential Financial🎤 Moderator:Gemma Padchonga, Associate, Goldman Sachs📅 Date: 24 April 2024 (Thursday)⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMDon’t miss this opportunity to learn from top industry leaders, enhance your financial literacy, and network with like-minded professionals!🔗 To register, scan the QR code or visit https://forms.gle/GV7thQ9nTeqzuKZh7