Sinehan sa Konsulado Day 3, 29 August 2024

Sinehan sa Konsulado, Day 3, 29 August 2024 For Day 3 of Sinehan sa Konsulado, the Philippine Consulate General in New York is proud to present the 2018 and 2019 I-Witness documentaries, Ang Huling Katipunero - Macario Sakay and Hinabing Pag-asa.📅: 29 August 2024 (Thursday)🕒: 6:00 PM (Ang Huling Katipunero - Macario Sakay)🕒: 7:00 PM (Hinabing Pag-asa)🏢: New York University, King Juan Carlos I of Spain Center (KJCC), 53 Washington Square South, New York, NY 10012Ang Huling Katipunero - Macario Sakay documentary explores the legacy of Macario Sakay, the last Filipino general to resist American colonization in the early 20th century. Unlike many who surrendered or joined forces with the colonizers, Sakay continued his fight in Luzon's mountains, but was branded a “tulisan” or bandit, a label that haunted his descendants. Despite this negative portrayal, Sakay's legacy is being reevaluated, as shown by the erection of his statue in Tondo, Manila—raising questions about who is celebrated as heroes in Philippine history.Meanwhile, the Hinabing Pag-asa documentary examines the lingering impact of the Marawi siege in Southern Philippines, two years after the conflict. While the city slowly rebuilds, preserving Maranao traditions like weaving remains a significant challenge, especially for Muslimah, who lost…

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Sinehan sa Konsulado Day 2, 28 August 2024

Sinehan sa Konsulado Day 2, 28 August 2024 For Day 2 of Sinehan sa Konsulado, the Philippine Consulate General in New York is proud to present the 2023 documentary, The Atom Araullo Specials: Pag-asa. 📅: 28 August 2024 (Wednesday) 🕒: 6:00 PM 🏢: New York University, King Juan Carlos I of Spain Center (KJCC), 53 Washington Square South, New York, NY 10012 The Atom Araullo Specials episode that aired on November 19, 2023, explores the cultural and maritime richness of the Philippines, with a particular focus on the contested waters of the West Philippine Sea. The program aims to foster informed public discourse and debate, which aligns with GMA Network's commitment to ethical journalism and providing a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding the West Philippine Sea. This screening is presented in partnership with Sulo: The Philippine Studies Initiative of New York University 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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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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