PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

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.

Holiday Notice, July 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!

Save the Date: The Tech Path Through Filipinnovation, 25 June 2026 SAVE THE DATE! Our Filipinnovation series is back on 25 June 2026.The forum, “How to Break into Technology or The Tech Path Through Filipinnovation,” aims to introduce different career paths in technology, break common myths about entering the tech industry, and help participants identify roles that match their background and take practical steps toward learning, networking, and career transition.Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Filipino tech professionals and network with like-minded individuals!Follow our social media pages for more details.

Niagara Falls Illumination, 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 Niagara Falls Illumination Board, is pleased to announce that Niagara Falls will be illuminated in the colors of the Philippine flag on 12 June 2026, at approximately 10:15 PM for 15 minutes.The public may view the special illumination through the live cam link: https://www.earthcam.com/canada/niagarafalls/?cam=niagarafalls_strPlease note that all illumination times are approximate and subject to change according to light conditions. Those who wish to view the illumination in person are reminded to follow applicable public health and park guidelines.

28th Paaralan sa Konsulado The Philippine Consulate General in New York, in partnership with the Association of Fil-Am Teachers of America (AFTA), invites Filipino and Filipino-American youth ages 4 to 15 to join the 28th Paaralan sa Konsulado (PSK), an annual flagship summer program that celebrates Filipino identity, values, and heritage.The theme for this year’s PSK is Pinag-aaaralan ang Nakaraan, Hinuhubog ang Kinabukasan(Learning Our Past, Shaping Our Future)PSK learners will be treated to four Saturdays of engaging sessions on Filipino values, history, art, songs, dances, games, traditions, and basic conversational Filipino, led by dedicated educators from AFTA.🗓 Dates: July 11, 18, 25 July and 01 August 2026 (Saturdays)🕘 Time: 9:00 AM-2:30 PM📍 Venue: Philippine Center, 556 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10036Places are limited. Register soon by scanning the QR code or visiting the link: https://tinyurl.com/yswdskbb until 26 June 2026.We look forward to welcoming new and returning participants as they explore, embrace, and celebrate what it means to be Filipino.