President Quezon Day Celebrated at Saranac Lake in New York

President Quezon Day Celebrated at Saranac Lake in New York Guests learn more about President Quezon’s life and legacy at a special exhibit featured at the Saranac Laboratory Museum. (Photo credits: Ms. Amy Catania (left photo) and Mr. Adrian Elmer Cruz (right photo) NEW YORK CITY, 05 August 2024 - Saranac Lake in New York celebrated President Quezon History Day, a day-long event honoring the life and legacy of Manuel L. Quezon, second president of the Republic of the Philippines, who stayed in Saranac Lake 80 years ago. To start the day, an extensive opening ceremony took place at Harrietstown Town Hall with more than 300 people in attendance, many of whom were Filipino-Americans from North Country and parts of the New York state. A large group of Filipino Canadians representing various Filipino organizations based in Montreal also came for the event.  Guest speakers and local officials paid homage to Filipino culture and history as well as to pay tribute to President Quezon, who served from 15 November 1935 up to the time of his death on 01 August 1944. Consul General Mangalile, in his remarks, highlighted that the holding of President Quezon History Day serves as a powerful symbol…

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Rescheduling of the 12th Homecoming sa Konsulado

Rescheduling of the 12th Homecoming sa Konsulado Due to anticipated inclement weather on the originally announced date of 10 August, the Homecoming sa Konsulado 2024 has been rescheduled to a later date. 📅 New Date: 05 October 2024, Saturday 🕙 Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM 📍 Venue: Van Saun Park, Pavilion I, 216 Forest Avenue, Paramus, New Jersey This change is made to ensure the best possible conditions for our event. All alumni of Philippine Universities and Colleges are encouraged to coordinate with their respective association leaders for registration details and further information. Save the new date! See you in October!

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Sinehan sa Konsulado Day 1, 27 August 2024

Sinehan sa Konsulado Day 1, 27 August 2024 In commemoration of National Heroes Day, the Philippine Consulate General in New York and Sentro Rizal New York are proud to present the digitally restored and remastered edition of the 1998 legacy film, José Rizal, on Day 1 of Sinehan sa Konsulado.📅: 27 August 2024 (Tuesday)🕒: 6:00 PM🏢: New York University, King Juan Carlos I of Spain Center (KJCC), 53 Washington Square South, New York, NY 10012Once the most expensive Philippine film with a budget of over ₱80 million, it won seventeen awards at the 1998 Metro Manila Film Festival and received international acclaim, screening in Berlin, Toronto, Chicago, and Spain.This screening is presented in partnership with Sulo: The Philippine Studies Initiative of New York University and the Knights of Rizal New York chapters, and is proudly supported by GMA Pinoy TV, GMA Life TV, and GMA News TV.Free admission! Seats are limited. RSVP here: https://tinyurl.com/SSK2024Register

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Suspension of ePayment System for Notarization and Dual Citizenship Services

Suspension of ePayment System for Notarization and Dual Citizenship Services The Philippine Consulate General in New York informs the public that, effective 05 August 2024, the online appointment and payment system for Notarization and Dual Citizenship services — accessible through the website: https://www.newyorkpcg.co/oas — will be permanently suspended. Please note that the Consulate will no longer honor any payments made through this online system after this date. We are currently in the process of developing a new, more efficient online appointment and payment system and will notify the public as soon as it becomes available. In the interim, all payments must be made in cash, money order, or cashier's check payable to the Philippine Consulate General in New York. Applicants may set an appointment by scanning the appropriate QR code. For further inquiries and assistance, please contact us through phone number at (212) 764-1330 or email at newyorkpcg.consular@dfa.gov.ph. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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12th Homecoming sa Konsulado

12th Homecoming sa Konsulado, 10 August 2024 Calling all Alumni of Philippine Universities and Colleges! Join us for a day of fun, networking, and celebration of Philippine culture as we gather for the 12th Homecoming sa Konsulado! 📅 Date: 10 August 2024, Saturday 🕙 Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM 📍 Venue: Van Saun Park, Pavilion I 216 Forest Avenue, Paramus, New Jersey For registration details and other information, please coordinate with the leaders of the alumni association of your university or college. See you there!

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Filipino Identity Shines Bright among Fil-Am Kids in Festive Culmination Of 26th Paaralan sa Konsulado

Filipino Identity Shines Bright Among Fil-Am Kids in Festive Culmination of 26th Paaralan sa Konsulado The PSK featured vibrant performances by students and teacher volunteers. At bottom right, AFTA teacher volunteers with Deputy Consul General Adrian Elmer S. Cruz and Vice Consul Paolo Marco R. Mapula. (Photos by Sherlyn Roxas) New York City, 30 July 2024 – The 26th Paaralan sa Konsulado (PSK), a flagship program jointly organized by the Philippine Consulate General in New York and the Association of Fil-Am Teachers of America (AFTA), concluded on 27 July with a vibrant display of Filipino culture and heritage courtesy of this year’s program graduates. Chef Diana Manalang (left) answers questions from an enthusiastic crowd that was eager to learn more about Filipino cuisine. She is assisted by student Sianna Ariane Cruz. (Photo by Ms. Sherlyn Roxas) At the morning session, Filipino entrepreneur Chef Diana Manalang, owner of Little Chef Little Cafe in Long Island, gave a live baking demonstration of her original recipe for Pandan cookies. The ensuing tasting session delighted the palates of participants, many of whom expressed a keen interest in further exploring the rich culinary traditions of their Filipino heritage.At the culminating program in the afternoon, parents…

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2024 VIP Tour Visits Northern Mindanao In Historic First

2024 VIP Tour Visits Northern Mindanao In Historic First Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, 29 July 2024 – The 2024 Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour delegation continued to explore the rich culture and heritage of the Philippines from 25 to 28 July with a visit to Northern Mindanao, the first in the tour’s history. The tour included stops in Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental, Bukidnon, and Iligan, which provided the delegates with a comprehensive experience of the region’s cultural diversity, natural beauty, and warm hospitality.Cagayan de Oro and Misamis Oriental Two VIP Tour participants from San Francisco pose with the Kuyamis Festival dancers during the welcome dinner hosted by Misamis Oriental Governor Peter Unabia and Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Rolando Uy on 25 July 2024 at the City Tourism Hall. (Photo credits: Department of Tourism - Northern Mindanao Office) On 25 July, the delegation visited Cagayan de Oro and Misamis Oriental, where they were welcomed with a joint dinner hosted by Misamis Oriental Governor Peter Unabia and Cagayan de Oro Mayor Rolando Uy. The dinner highlighted the Kuyamis Festival which showcased the region's rich cultural heritage. Consul General Senen T. Mangalile, representing the delegation, expressed gratitude for the warm…

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Philippine Consulate General in New York Conducts Consular Outreach Mission in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Philippine Consulate General in New York Conducts Consular Outreach Mission in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania READY TO SERVE! Filipinos in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and nearby states awaiting their turn to avail of consular services at the Philippine Center in West Mifflin, PA. (Photo by Mr. Jose Magaso) NEW YORK, 24 July 2024 – The Philippine Consulate General in New York successfully conducted its third Consular Outreach Mission of the year in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania known as the northern urban industrial anchor of the Appalachian region of the United States. The consular outreach was conducted on 20 July 2024 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. at the Philippine Center in West Mifflin, PA. The mission served over 80 Filipinos residing in Pittsburgh, and nearby states like Ohio and West Virginia. The outreach mission was conducted in partnership with the Filipino-American Association of Pittsburgh, Inc. (FAAP), led by its President, Ms. Lani Mears. The range of consular services offered included passport application and renewal, retention and reacquisition of Philippine citizenship under RA 9225 (Dual Citizenship), overseas voters registration, and the legalization and notarization of documents. PRESERVING FILIPINO HERITAGE AND IDENTITY: Vice Consul Paolo Marco Mapula administers the oath of allegiance to dual citizenship applicants (above) and…

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2024 VIP Tour Discovers Negros Occidental’s Vibrant Culture and History

2024 VIP Tour Discovers Negros Occidental’s Vibrant Culture and History Bacolod City festival dancers perform during the Mayor's Night dinner hosted at the Bacolod City Government Center on 23 July 2024. (Photo by Erik Aguilar) Bacolod City, Philippines, 25 July 2024 – The 2024 Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour continued to uncover the rich culture and history of the Philippines  on 23 and 24 July with a visit to various cities in Negros Occidental, namely Bacolod City, Silay City, and Cadiz City. Participants of the 2024 VIP Tour meet with Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose "Bong" Lacson at the Negros Occidental Provincial Capitol on 23 July 2024. (Photo by the Provincial Government of Negros Occidental) Local products are displayed at the Technology and Livelihood Development Center of the Negros Occidental Province, which was visited by the 2024 VIP Tour participants on 23 July 2024. (Photo by Erik Aguilar) Upon arrival at the airport on 23 July, the delegation was greeted with a vibrant dance performance by MassKara Festival performers. After lunch, the Bacolod leg commenced with a comprehensive tour of the city. This included visits to sugar cane plantations along the Circumferential Road, the historic Lacson Ruins, and the Technology…

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