Public Advisory: Notice of Final Testing and Sealing of Vote Counting Machines (VCMs)

Public Advisory 017-20224 April 2022 NOTICE OF FINAL TESTING AND SEALING OF VOTE COUNTING MACHINES (VCMs) In connection with the 2022 Philippine National Elections, the Consulate General of the Philippines in New York will conduct the Final Testing and Sealing of Vote Counting Machines (VCMs) on 07 April 2022 (Thursday) at 9:00am EST, at the Kalayaan Hall Annex on the 2nd Floor of the Philippine Center.

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Public Advisory: Philippine Consulate General in New York Observes Political Neutrality at All Times

Public Advisory 016-202225 March 2022 PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL IN NEW YORK OBSERVES POLITICAL NEUTRALITY AT ALL TIMES The Philippine Consulate General in New York wishes to remind all kababayan that it strictly upholds political neutrality at all times, especially this election season, by ensuring that its premises and all Philippine Government-owned property within its jurisdiction, as well as its social media platforms, will not be used for electioneering and partisan political activities.At the same time, the Philippine Consulate General in New York continues to respect the fundamental right of every individual to peaceably assemble to exercise their freedom of speech, as guaranteed by the Constitution.Supporters of candidates for Philippine elective positions, who are organizing or planning to organize campaign rallies and other activities outside the Philippine Center here in New York are requested to ensure that their announcements are properly worded so as not to unduly give the impression that the Philippine Consulate General has violated its own policy of political neutrality by allowing the conduct of such activities inside its premises.Kababayan are also requested to respect the prohibition on Philippine Government employees from engaging directly and indirectly in any partisan political activity.The Philippine Consulate General in New York assures…

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Public Advisory: Technical Issues on Passport Appointment Slots Resolved

Public Advisory 015-202216 March 2022 TECHNICAL ISSUES ON PASSPORT APPOINTMENT SLOTS RESOLVED The Philippine Consulate General in New York wishes to inform all kababayan who booked passport appointments on Sunday, 13 March 2022 but did not receive confirmation emails that technical adjustments have been completed to address the issues concerning non-receipt of confirmation emails in the Global Online Appointment System (GOAS). Please note that all applications with confirmed status scheduled for 16 March 2022 onwards should have already received their appointment packets/confirmation email. Applicants who did not receive a confirmation email as of today would have to rebook their appointment. Passport slots are released every Sunday and Wednesday evenings at 9 p.m. ET. To book an appointment, please visit https://www.passport.gov.ph/ For other inquiries or concerns, kababayan may contact info@passport.gov.ph of the Office of Consular Affairs Passport Appointment System at the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in Manila, which is in charge of issuing passport appointment slots in the Philippines and worldwide. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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Public Advisory: PCG New York Reiterates Reminder to Kababayan to Take Precautions and be Vigilant Due to Another Anti-Asian Attack Involving Another Filipino

Public Advisory 014-2022 11 March 2022 PCG NEW YORK REITERATES REMINDER TO KABABAYAN TO TAKE PRECAUTIONS AND BE VIGILANT DUE TO ANOTHER ANTI-ASIAN ATTACK INVOLVING ANOTHER FILIPINO The Philippine Consulate General in New York reiterates its reminder for members of the Filipino Community to always be vigilant and to take the necessary precautions, especially when taking the subway or when outside their residences. This reminder is being issued in the wake of yet another pushing incident in the subway that resulted to injuries to another kababayan. The latest incident involved a kababayan in her late 50s who struck her head after she was shoved by an unidentified man while going down the stairs at the 179th Street station of the F train in Jamaica on Thursday. The incident came hours after a 65-year-old kababayan sustained injuries after she was pushed down by an unidentified man at the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) train platform also in Jamaica. The Consulate reminds kababayan to report such incidents to authorities by calling 911. Kababayan are also requested to inform the Consulate of any such incidents by calling its Assistance to Nationals hotline at (917) 239-4119.

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Public Advisory: Kababayan Advised to Be Vigilant When Outside or Taking Public Transportation Due to Recent Anti-Asian Hate Incident

Public Advisory 013-2022 10 March 2022 KABABAYAN ADVISED TO BE VIGILANT WHEN OUTSIDE OR TAKING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION DUE TO RECENT ANTI-ASIAN HATE INCIDENT The Philippine Consulate General in New York reminds kababayan to be vigilant and to take the necessary precautions, especially when taking the subway or when outside their residences. This reminder is being issued in the wake another incident involving a 65-year-old kababayan who was badly injured after she was intentionally pushed to the ground by an unidentified individual at a train platform in Queens on Wednesday.

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Public Advisory: Winter Weather Advisory Issued for the East Coast

Public Advisory 012-202210 March 2022 WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY ISSUED FOR THE EAST COAST The Philippine Consulate General would like to inform the Filipino Community that a winter storm is expected to hit the East Coast on Saturday, 12 March 2022, bringing heavy rain, thunderstorms, high winds, and snow across the tri-stare area, including northern Pennsylvania, northern Delaware, and New England. New York City and Philadelphia can expect less than an inch of snow, with the heaviest snow bearing down on the Catskills and Poconos.Kababayan are urged to exercise caution, if they are traveling, as roads could become slippery and create dangerous driving conditions.

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Public Advisory: Certified List of Voters Now Available

Public Advisory 011-202210 February 2022 CERTIFIED LIST OF VOTERS NOW AVAILABLE The Consulate General of the Philippines in New York informs kababayan under our jurisdiction that the Certified List of Voters (CLOV) for the 2022 national elections who have registered under the jurisdiction of the Consulate is now available on our website at https://newyorkpcg.org/pcgny/consular-services/overseas-voting/The list covers registered voters who reside in the following states: ConnecticutDelawareMaineMassachusettsNew HampshireNew JerseyNew YorkPennsylvaniaRhode IslandVermont.For any questions regarding the list, kababayan may send an email to ov.concerns@comelec.gov.ph. 

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Public Advisory: DHS Issues Advisory Due to Heightened Terrorism Threat, Calling on Public to Stay Informed and Prepared

Public Advisory 010-2022 09 February 2022 DHS ISSUES ADVISORY DUE TO HEIGHTENED TERRORISM THREAT, CALLING ON PUBLIC TO STAY INFORMED AND PREPARED The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin on 7 February 2022. It cited that the United States remains in a heightened threat environment fueled by several factors, including an online environment filled with false or misleading narratives and conspiracy theories, and other forms of mis- dis- and mal-information (MDM) introduced and/or amplified by foreign and domestic threat actors. These threat actors seek to exacerbate societal friction to sow discord and undermine public trust in government institutions to encourage unrest, which could potentially inspire acts of violence. Mass casualty attacks and other acts of targeted violence conducted by lone offenders and small groups acting in furtherance of ideological beliefs and/or personal grievances pose an ongoing threat to the nation. DHS provided some tips for the community to help identify and prevent terrorism and targeted violence: Stay Informed and Prepared Be prepared for emergency situations and remain aware of circumstances that may place you at risk. Make note of your surroundings and the nearest security personnel. Keep yourself safe online and maintain digital and…

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Public Advisory: Entry Guidelines for US and Other Foreign Nationals Visiting the Philippines for Tourism, Business Purposes

Public Advisory 009-202204 February 2022 ENTRY GUIDELINES FOR US AND OTHER FOREIGN NATIONALS VISITING THE PHILIPPINES FOR TOURISM, BUSINESS PURPOSES The Philippine Consulate General in New York wishes to inform the public that, per IATF Resolution No. 160-B, fully-vaccinated Americans can travel to the Philippines for business or leisure beginning 10 February 2022, and will no longer be required to undergo facility-based quarantine. The new guidelines cover fully vaccinated former Filipino citizens with Balikbayan privilege, including their foreign spouses and/or children traveling with them to the Philippines; provided that they are not restricted nationals; and fully vaccinated citizens of the United States and of countries entitled to stay visa-free for not more than 30 days under Executive Order 408, S. 1960.Unvaccinated foreign nationals will be denied admission into the country.When is a foreign national considered fully-vaccinated?When he has received the second dose in a two-dose series, or a single dose of a recognized vaccine more than 14 days prior to the date and time of departure;What do they need to present?Proof of vaccination;A negative RT-PCR test taken within 48 hours prior to departure;Valid return-tickets not later than 30 days after arrival in the Philippines;A passport valid for at least six months;…

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Public Advisory: Starting 1 February, Fully-Vaccinated Kababayan with Negative RT-PCR Results No Longer Required to Quarantine Upon Arrival

Public Advisory 008-202229 January 2022 STARTING 1 FEBRUARY, FULLY-VACCINATED KABABAYAN WITH NEGATIVE RT-PCR RESULTS NO LONGER REQUIRED TO QUARANTINE UPON ARRIVAL The Philippine Consulate General in New York wishes to inform the Filipino Community that effective 1 February 2022, facility-based quarantine will no longer be required for fully-vaccinated kababayan arriving in the Philippines as long as they can present negative RT-PCR test results taken 48 hours prior to their departure from the United States.  Under IATF Resolution No. 159 dated 27 January 2022,  kababayan shall only be required to self-monitor for any sign or symptom for seven (7) days with the first day being the date of arrival in the Philippines and to report to their local government unit upon the manifestation of symptoms, if any. This latest development will contribute significantly to job restoration, primarily in tourism-dependent communities, and in reopening of businesses that have earlier shut down during the pandemic, while also providing more time to those who want to return home to be with their loved ones in the Philippines. Overseas Filipinos who are unvaccinated, partially vaccinated, or whose vaccination status cannot be independently validated, shall still be required to undergo quarantine until the release of their negative RT-PCR test taken…

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