PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

Consul General Mangalile, SIPAG-NY Discuss Community Engagement and Upcoming Events NEW YORK CITY, 20 August 2024 –The Staten Island Pilipino American Group (SIPAG), led by Board Member Paul Magahis, paid a courtesy call on Consul General Senen T. Mangalile on 15 August at the Philippine Center in New York to discuss community engagement and preparations for the upcoming North American Basketball Association (NABA) Intercity Competition over the Labor Day weekend in Washington D.C. and Maryland. Consul General Mangalile commended SIPAG for its significant contributions over the years and encouraged them to mark their upcoming 40th anniversary with activities that celebrate their impact on the community. He praised the organization’s efforts in organizing typhoon relief initiatives and urged them to continue valuable outreach programs that embody the spirit of bayanihan of Filipino culture. He also emphasized the importance of expanding SIPAG’s activities beyond basketball to foster a more inclusive and dynamic organization. In addition, Consul General Mangalile shared details about the annual Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour, which offers affordable travel packages to explore the Philippines. He invited SIPAG members to join the tour in the future, providing a unique opportunity to reconnect with their heritage and experience the beauty of…

APECO Launches U.S. Investment Mission with Courtesy Call on New York PCG APECO President and CEO Atty. Gil G. Taway IV discusses the economic zone's strategic initiatives with Consul General Senen T. Mangalile. (Photo by Marianne Olfindo) NEW YORK CITY, 15 August 2024 – A delegation from the Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO), headed by President and CEO Atty. Gil G. Taway IV, officially launched its U.S. investment mission with a courtesy call on Consul General Senen T. Mangalile at the Philippine Center in New York on 12 August. This meeting marked the start of APECO’s initiative to attract investments and forge partnerships with American companies across several states.During the meeting, Atty. Taway provided an overview of APECO’s strategic initiatives, emphasizing the zone’s unique geographic advantages and its commitment to sustainable economic development. Positioned as the only economic zone in the Philippines with direct access to the Pacific Ocean, APECO has prioritized the growth of its renewable energy sector, agri-aqua industries, and eco-tourism. These initiatives align with global trends toward sustainability and reflect APECO’s dedication to promoting green development.Consul General Mangalile provided valuable insights into the U.S. market within the Consulate's jurisdiction, emphasizing key opportunities and potential…

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…