The Republic of the Philippines
Consulate Saturday, 13 April 2024 The Philippine Consulate General in New York is pleased to inform the public that the Consulate will be open on Saturday, April 13, 2024, to deliver passport and overseas voter registration services from 10 AM to 3 PM at the Philippine Consulate General in New York.
PH Consulate hosts New York leg of FYLPRO Magiting Roadshow Consul General Senen T. Mangalile (center), Vice Consuls Paolo Marco R. Mapula, and Cathe Ryne Denice S. Aguilar (leftmost), along with the alumni and volunteers of the Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO). (Photo by FYLPRO) The Philippine Consulate General in New York hosted alumni, volunteers, and prospective participants of the Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO) for the New York segment of the FYLPRO Magiting Roadshow on 03 April at the Philippine Center. FYLPRO is a distinguished leadership initiative that empowers exceptional Filipino Americans to enact positive change. It fosters a network of dynamic leaders committed to promoting the interests of the Filipino diaspora and participating in global dialogues on diversity and leadership. The event offered an invaluable chance for Filipino American youth to connect with FYLPRO members, alumni, and partners; discover FYLPRO's initiatives; and gain insights into the FYLPRO 2024 program. Testimonies from the Speakers (L to R): Ms Rachelle Ocampo, Alumna, FYLPRO Immersion Program, Ms Sheena Faye Garcia, Doctoral Researcher, NYU, and Ms Kathleen Mallari, Alumna, IMPACT! Program Alumna. (FYLPRO). (Photo by FYLPRO) Consul General Senen T. Mangalile expressed enthusiasm about the event, stating, "I commend FYLPRO for gathering a remarkable community of dynamic and passionate young Filipino…
Updated Package Rates for 2024 Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour Check out the updated tour package rates for participants flying from New York for the 2024 Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour!The deadline for registration is on 12 April 2024. Registration may be done online at bit.ly/4960En9.For the full itinerary and other information, please visit the 2024 VIP Tour official website at viptourphilippines.com.
Holiday Notice, 09 April 2024
NEW YORK PCG SHINES SPOTLIGHT ON THREE FIL-AMERICAN WOMEN TRAILBLAZERS IN AN EVENING WITH DISTINGUISHED WOMEN The Evening with Distinguished Women is an annual event held by the Philippine Consulate General in New York celebrating the contributions that women of Filipino ancestry have made to the community-at-large. As part of its commemoration of Philippine National Women’s Month, the Philippine Consulate General in New York held “An Evening with Distinguished Women” on 21 March 2024 at the Kalayaan Hall, Philippine Center with the theme ““Lipunang Patas sa Bagong Pilipinas: Kakayahan ng Kababaihan, Patutunayan!” The annual event coincided with the celebration of Women’s History Month in the United States. In his opening remarks, Consul General Senen T. Mangalile noted the indispensable nature of the contributions of women to national development even as he highlighted some of the success stories in the Philippines that show women empowerment and gender equality. The Consul General acknowledged the energy, enthusiasm and dynamism of women in the Filipino diaspora, and gave particular mention to the exceptional women honored that evening who had excelled in their chosen fields in science, public service and education. This year’s honorees are: Sheila Estacio Dennis, Co-founder and Lab Director,…
NEW YORK PCG HOSTS UNITY IFTAR AT THE PHILIPPINE CENTER Unity Iftar event at the Philippine Center. Maghrib Prayer led by Sgt. Mohammad A. Latif of NYPD (Photo by Maria Annette F. Aquino-Herrera) The Philippine Consulate General in New York hosted the Unity Iftar event at the Philippine Center on 19 March. Over 70 guests were in attendance, including representatives from Filipino community organizations, the New York Police Department, various departments of the New York City government, and Filipinos from diverse backgrounds, both Muslim and non-Muslim. The event was organized in partnership with the Kinding Sindaw Heritage Foundation, Inc., and it aimed to promote unity and solidarity among Filipinos of all faith traditions. During the event, Consul General Senen T. Mangalile welcomed the participants and highlighted the shared values that unite all Filipinos, regardless of their religious beliefs. Everyone was urged to work together in helping others overcome barriers, address inequality, and ensure that all Filipinos can benefit from the promise of Bagong Pilipinas. This year marked the 8th edition of Post’s annual Unity Iftar event, which has become a significant communal gathering during the holy month of Ramadan. It provides an opportunity for Filipinos to come together in solidarity…
JOB VACANCIES: ONE (1) BUILDING MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL/HANDYMAN The Philippine Consulate General in New York invites all who are interested and qualified to apply for the position of Building Maintenance Personnel/Handyman. The successful applicant will perform the following tasks: - Inspection of the building and its common areas, elevator, sidewalk, yard, and main entrance. - Maintain cleanliness and proper housekeeping and disposal of garbage & recyclables, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. - Implementation of all Training Manuals necessary for the upkeep of the building. - Building maintenance and repairs, which include, among others, simple carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work. - Respond promptly to emergency calls and take the necessary actions to ensure the safety and security of the building and its occupants. - Serve as point person for all occupant-related issues; and - Perform any other duties reasonably necessary for the proper maintenance and operation of the building. The position requires reporting at the Consulate for five (5) days a week and for a minimum of eight (8) hours of service per day from Monday to Friday. The prospective applicant must: (a) possess the relevant work experience; (b) be a US citizen or holder of a permanent resident card;…
NEW YORK PCG PARTNERS WITH WEEE! IN A WEBINAR TO EMPOWER FILIPINO MICRO, SMALL, AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SMEs) AND ENTREPRENEURS IN THE US The Philippine Consulate General in New York and the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in New York, in partnership with Weee!, hosted the “Launch on Weee!” webinar on 14 March. This webinar was designed for Filipino and Filipino American entrepreneurs in the Northeastern United States, aiming to empower them to expand their reach within the United States through the Weee! Marketplace. Weee! is the largest and fastest-growing e-commerce platform in the United States, offers an extensive selection of products spanning bakery items, snacks, dry goods, household necessities, and self-care products. The platform provides a unique opportunity for third-party vendors to directly engage with Weee! customers, thereby unlocking significant growth potential for businesses. The webinar offered valuable insights on the process of becoming Weee! retailers, along with detailed strategies on how to effectively utilize the Weee! platform to maximize the visibility of Filipino products and drive sales. In his welcome address, Consul General Senen T. Mangalile highlighted the significance of this initiative, “This collaboration [with Weee!] underscores the Consulate's dedication to promoting Filipino businesses abroad. Weee! distinguishes itself…
SENTRO RIZAL NEW YORK SHOWCASES NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR THEA GUANZON IN A BOOK DISCUSSION FEATURING HER DEBUT NOVEL “THE HURRICANE WARS” As part of its month-long National Women’s Month commemoration, the Philippine Consulate General in New York under Sentro Rizal New York hosted a book discussion on “The Hurricane Wars,” the debut novel by Filipino national Thea Guanzon, on 08 March at the Philippine Center. “The Hurricane Wars” is a compelling narrative that intricately weaves the essence of Filipino and Southeast Asian cultural elements with the universal themes of courage, resilience, and identity. Soon after its publication in October 2023, the book swiftly became an instant New York Times Bestseller. The timing of the event was particularly significant as it coincided with the celebration of International Women’s Day. During his opening remarks, Consul General Senen T. Mangalile said, “As we explore the world created by Thea Guanzon and the trials and triumphs of Talasyn, we also commemorate International Women's Day. This global celebration held every March 8 is a powerful reminder of the strides we've made towards gender equality, as well as the challenges that still lie ahead. It's a day to celebrate the remarkable contributions…
WOMEN LEADERS IN TECH AND BUSINESS TAKE CENTER STAGE IN CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL WOMEN’S MONTH (L-R: Kim de los Reyes, CEO+Founder of Seek Health AI; Carina Oriel, Head of Rise New York, Rise, created by Barclays; Jox Petiza, Senior Partner, Luxury and Beauty, EssenceMediaCom; Alissa Beltran, Manager, Strategy and Transformation, EY; and Christeen Rico, Founder, Dream Bigger Ventures) As part of its month-long commemoration of National Women’s Month, the Philippine Consulate General in New York, in partnership with the National Innovation Council of the Philippines and Dream Bigger Ventures, hosted a conversation with Filipina leaders in tech and business on Thursday, 07 March, at the Philippine Center. Trade Commissioner Benedict Uy, in his opening remarks, welcomed the audience, which consisted of young professionals in the tech, investment, business, and financial services sectors and members of the public. He added that this kind of engagement will be a regular program of the Philippine Consulate to encourage young Filipino-Americans to contribute to a dynamic innovation ecosystem. Mr. Earl Martin Valencia, co-founder of Plentina and Executive Member of the National Innovation Council of the Philippines (NIC), presented the Philippine Innovation Act, which adopts innovation as a vital component of the country’s development policies to drive inclusive development and…