Christmas In August: Parol Shines at the Philadelphia Lantern Festival

PRESS RELEASE 14 August 2023 Christmas in August: Parol Shines at the Philadelphia Lantern Festival Add Your Heading Text Here The Philippine Consulate General in New York showcased the Philippine parol at the 2023 Philadelphia Lantern Festival at Franklin Square, Philadelphia on 10 August 2023. The festival was hosted by Historic Philadelphia, Inc. and in partnership with the Philadelphia Mayor’s Commission on Asian Pacific and American Affairs.During the opening ceremony, Consul Ricarte Abejuela III welcomed the audience to the event in the pavilion of the Franklin Square Park. In his remarks, he thanked the Historic Philadelphia Inc., the Philippine Department of Tourism New York (PDOTNY), and Mutya Filipino Dance Company. Consul General Mangalile presented tokens of appreciation to Historic Philadelphia, Inc. and Mutya Filipino Dance Company.The Philippine Department of Tourism Office in New York shared with participants the latest tourism destinations in the country. Colorful lamps using indigenous materials, courtesy of Eangee and Ilovepinas shop were also featured at the pavilion. END Consul Ricarte Abejuela III welcomed the audience to Philippine Presentation during the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival (Philippine Consulate General Photo by Ruth Galiza) Consul General Senen Mangalile with the organizers of Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival. (Philippine Consulate General…

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Sentro Rizal New York Brings Mars Ravelo’s Works to the U.S. East Coast

PRESS RELEASE 09 August 2023 Sentro Rizal New York Brings Mars Ravelo's works to the U.S. East Coast In celebration of “Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa” (National Language Month) the Philippine Consulate General in New York and Sentro Rizal New York bring Filipino Pop Culture to the public through a mobile exhibit presenting the iconic works of a prolific writer, artist, and illustrator - who is often referred to as the "King of Philippine Komiks” - Mars Ravelo.This is the first time that a collection of Mars Ravelo’s works is being featured abroad.Launched at Bergenfield Public Library on Wednesday, 09 August 2023, the exhibit is entitled, “Pagdama sa Diwang Pilipino sa Pamamagitan ng Wikang Filipino sa Komiks” (Sensing Filipino Consciousness through Filipino Language in Comics). Mars Ravelo’s earlier works such as “Rita,” “Benus at Beha,” “Boboy” and “Ric Benson,” and his later works such as “Captain Barbel,” "Darna,” “Dyesebel,” and "Lastikman” are all part of the exhibit.“The exhibit aims to inspire more Filipino-American youth to learn and appreciate speaking, reading, and writing in Filipino, through the captivating artistry and dynamic dialogues of Mars Ravelo's works,” said Consul General Senen T. Mangalile.  “Through the power of the visual narrative and the timeless…

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New York PCG Conducts Consular Outreach Activity In Albany, New York

PRESS RELEASE 07 August 2023 New York PCG Conducts Consular Outreach Activity In Albany, New York The Consulate General of the Philippines continues with its Consular Outreach season for 2023 by travelling to Albany, New York for its Consular Outreach service which was held from 05-06 August which benefitted nearly 150 kababayan. The consular outreach mission was a co-sponsored by the Kalayaan 1521 Council Inc. and the Alpha Phi Omega Alumni Association of Greater New York. The consular mission provided passport renewal, dual citizenship, and notarial services for members of the Filipino community in the Capital Region of New York State as well as surrounding areas. A total of 139 services were extended during the mission in Albany. Mr. Sol Kapunan of Kalayaan 1521 Council Inc, commended the Consulate Team for a job well done. “On behalf of the Filipino Community in Albany and the Greater Capital Region, we continue to support you all, our heroes from the Consulate. Your dedication, hard work and sacrifices never go unnoticed. Sana po huwag kayong magsawa sa amin.” Mr. Kapunan said. The community and the organizers all look forward to a repeat visit next year. Also joining the consular outreach in Albany were…

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Philippine Consulate General New York Successfully Concludes 25th Paaralan Sa Konsulado

Press Release 01 August 2023 Philippine Consulate General New York Successfully Concludes 25th Paaralan Sa Konsulado The Philippine Consulate General in New York (PCGNY) successfully concluded the 25th annual “Paaralan sa Konsulado” (PSK) on 29 July 2023 at the Philippine Center, New York.Paaralan sa Konsulado is a joint project of PCGNY and the Association of Fil-Am Teachers of America (AFTA) Inc. that was started in 1998, intended as a summer workshop where Filipino American children, ages 6 to 15, get to learn about Filipino culture and heritage. For four consecutive Saturdays, children were taught conversational Filipino language, history, Filipino Values, Philippine dances, songs, art, and games.The children who took part in the current workshop presented colorful songs and dances learned during the duration of the PSK. Present at the culminating activity were the parents, past and present AFTA volunteer teachers, AFTA volunteer students, PSK alumni, and Consulate officials.  END Deputy Consul General Adrian S. Cruz in his closing remarks thanked the Association of Fil-Am Teachers of America Inc. for their enduring partnership with the Philippine Consulate in promoting Filipino culture, language and the arts through the Paaralan sa Konsulado. (Philippine Consulate General Photo by Jose Magaso) Students of the Paaralan…

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Public Advisory on Illegal Recruitment of Call Center Agents in mainland Southeast Asia

Public Advisory 003-202328 February 2023 ILLEGAL RECRUITMENT OF CALL CENTER AGENTS MAINLAND SOUTHEAST ASIA The Philippine Consulate General in New York warns the public against syndicates operating online that seek to recruit "Customer Service Representatives" or "Call Center Agents" in Southeast Asian countries.These syndicates provide their victims, including Filipinos, with tickets to fly to a Southeast Asian country. Upon arrival, however, the recruits are relocated to remote areas and forced to work on online cryptocurrency scams and internet fraud. Victims are subjected to physical and psychological abuse, difficult working conditions, non-payment of wages, and confiscation of passports and mobile phones. They and their family are threatened with grave bodily harm and even death if they would not cooperate. In some cases, victims were sold to other syndicates which are engaged in sexual exploitation and slavery.The Consulate strongly advises the public to exercise caution when confronted with online offers for employment in mainland Southeast Asia.

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