The Republic of the Philippines
[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.
Balik Scientist Program Are you a Filipino or Filipino-descended science, technology or innovation professional based in the Northeastern United States?Are you willing to help promote scientific, agro-industrial, economic, and other development priorities in the Philippines by sharing your expertise?Be a modern hero and join the Balik Scientist Program (BSP) of the Philippine Department of Science and Technology (DOST)!For more information, please visit the following or email bsp@dost.gov.ph:BSP Brochure: https://tinyurl.com/BalikScientistProgramBrochureWebsite: bsp.dost.gov.ph
Illumination of New York Landmarks with Philippine Flag Colors, 12 June 2026 On the occasion of the 128th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence, the Philippine Consulate General in New York, in partnership with the Office of New York State Governor Kathy Hochul, is pleased to announce that the following landmarks will be illuminated in the colors of the Philippine flag on 12 June 2026: 1. 1WTC2. Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge3. Kosciuszko Bridge4. H. Carl McCall SUNY Building5. State Education Building6. Alfred E. Smith State Office Building7. Empire State Plaza8. State Fairgrounds – Main Gate & Expo Center9. Niagara Falls10. The “Franklin D. Roosevelt” Mid-Hudson Bridge11. Grand Central Terminal - Pershing Square Viaduct12. Albany International Airport Gateway13. MTA LIRR - East End Gateway at Penn Station14. Fairport Lift Bridge over the Erie Canal15. Moynihan Train Hall16. Roosevelt Island Lighthouse Capture the moment by taking photos of these illuminated landmarks and share your pride. Tag the Philippine Consulate General in New York on social media and use the hashtags #PHinNY and #PH128 to be featured!
[Registration Closed] 28th Paaralan sa Konsulado The Philippine Consulate General in New York informs all interested participants that the registration for Paaralan sa Konsulado (PSK) 2026 is now closed.The Consulate and the Association of Fil-Am Teachers of America (AFTA) thank all parents and guardians who registered their children for this year’s program. We are excited to welcome this year's participants as they embark on a meaningful journey of learning, cultural discovery, and Filipino heritage through PSK 2026.We look forward to an enriching and memorable summer together!