PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

PRESS RELEASE 22 AUGUST 2023 PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OF ILOCOS NORTE (PGIN) CALLS ON THE CONSUL GENERAL On Tuesday, 22 August 2023, the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN), led by Provincial Tourism Officer Ainree B. Raquel, called on Consul General Senen T. Mangalile at the Philippine Consulate General in New York to share the provincial government’s initiatives in tourism and investment within the United States with the goal of enhancing Ilocos Norte's economic prospects.In a meeting with consulate officials, Mr. Raquel shared the PGIN's goals to encourage Filipino-Americans to travel to Ilocos Norte and to promote the province as a promising investment hub. Food and agriculture, tourism infrastructure, renewable energy, business process outsourcing (BPO), and traditional crafts are among PGIN's investment priority areas. As part of the promotion, a photo exhibit featuring images of Ilocos Norte is displayed at the Philippine Center lobby. The exhibit will be on display until 14 September 2023. END

PRESS RELEASE 31August 2023 Philippine Consulate General in New York Successfully Concludes 2023 Sinehan sa Konsulado The Philippine Consulate General in New York successfully concluded its 2023 Sinehan sa Konsulado, which opened on 29 August 2023 with the screening of the film"Rescue in the Philippines: Refuge from the Holocaust" which was screened in partnership with the American Jewish Committee in New York. The documentary film is about the moral heroism of a few powerful Filipinos who saved the lives of 1,300 Jewish men, women, and children in Nazi Europe in the days before World War II. Russell Hodge and Cynthia Scott-Johnson directed the film.The second night of 2023 Sinehan sa Konsulado took place on 30 August 2023, and featured four short films. These were “The Houseguest” and “Very Merry Mahusay” by Francis Manuel Abbey, “Usapin sa Bayan” by Jose Ma. Caparas, and “Inconvenience” by Seth Imperial. The film screening was followed by a discussion moderated by Michaela Ternasky-Holland, an Emmy, Webby, and Sheffield Doc/Fest award-winning creative, and an XR or "metaverse" storyteller who was recently named one of the 100 Original Voices of XR.Members of the audience enjoyed both screening nights and remarked that they are looking forward to next…

PRESS RELEASE 18 August 2023 LEGO Creates Minifigures To Mark Philippine Milestone The iconic toy brand, LEGO, upon the initiative of the Philippine Consulate General in New York and Sentro Rizal New York, created limited LEGO Minifigures capturing the imagery of the 125th Anniversary of the Declaration of Philippine Independence. On Thursday, 17 August 2023, Consul General Senen T. Mangalile officiallyb received the commemorative pieces at the LEGO Flagship Store at 5th Avenue, New York. The Philippine-themed Minifigures were turned over by store manager Jeffrey McAndrew and Filipino-American supervisor, Michael Jazmin. “As part of our continuing commemoration of our 125th Anniversary as a nation, we are happy that LEGO is paying homage to this Philippine milestone, thereby honoring the global Filipino,” said Consul General Senen T. Mangalile.  With its commitment to promote diversity and inclusivity, LEGO provided the unique opportunity to celebrate this landmark occasion. While these Minifigures are not available to the public, kababayan are invited to visit the LEGO Minifigure Factory at Fifth Avenue to create their own Philippine-inspired Minifigures. The LEGO Minifigures shall be displayed at Sentro Rizal New York. END LEGO Creates Minifigures To Mark Philippine Milestone. As part of the Philippine Consulate General in New…

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…

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…