Advisory No. 31: Exemptions from the Temporary Suspension of Visa-Free Privileges

ADVISORY No. 31 27 November 2020 EXEMPTIONS FROM THE TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF VISA-FREE PRIVILEGES The Philippine Consulate General in New York (PCGNY) wishes to inform our kababayans that pursuant to Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) Resolution No. 85, dated 26 November 2020, and with reference to Republic Act No. 6768, as amended (Balikbayan Program), the following shall be exempted from the temporary suspension of visa-free privileges starting 07 December 2020:Filipino citizens’ foreign spouses and children, regardless of age, who are traveling with them; andFormer Filipino citizens, together with their foreign spouses and children, regardless of age, who are traveling with them;The entry of the above-mentioned foreign nationals shall be subject to the following conditions:(a) They must be nationals permitted/allowed to enter the country visa-free under Executive Order No. 408[1], series of 1960;(b) They must have a pre-booked quarantine facility;(c) They must have a pre-booked COVID-19 testing at a laboratory operating at the airport; and(d) They are subject to the maximum capacity of inbound passengers at the port of entry and during the date of entry.Further, the entry of the above-mentioned foreign nationals shall be subject to the implementing guidelines to be issued by the…

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PH Consul General in New York Meets Fil-Ams in the Academe

Press Release 19 November 2020 PR-PPG-005-2020 PH Consul General in New York Meets Fil-Ams in the Academe Consul General Petronila P. Garcia (top center) met with Fil-Am members of the academe in the US Northeast last 14 November. 14 November 2020, New York –Philippine Consul General in New York Petronila P. Garcia participated in a virtual meeting last 14 November with Fil-Ams in the academe based in the US Northeast.  The meeting was participated in by 28 members of the Philippine Academic Association Northeast (PAANE) which is composed of professors, deans, researchers, members of the faculty, and college and university officials in the 10 States under the jurisdiction of the Philippine Consulate General in New York (Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont). In her remarks, Consul General Garcia said that PPANE can serve as an avenue for exchanging ideas, sharing resources, and collaborating for a common objective, not only for those in the US Northeast but also their counterparts in the Philippines. She assured the members that the Consulate General in New York will be their partner in supporting professional networking and harnessing the potentials of Filipino-Americans scholars, researchers, and academics.…

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The Philippine Consulate General in New York Holds Its Second to the Last Consulate Saturday of 2020

Press Release 16 November 2020 PR-PPG-004-2020 The Philippine Consulate General in New York Holds Its Second to the Last Consulate Saturday of 2020 Vice Consul Tanya Faye O. Ramiro administers the oath of allegiance of those who applied for dual citizenship. (Photo by NYPCG) 16 November 2020, New York City – The Philippine Consulate General in New York (PCGNY) held its second to the last Consulate Saturday of the year on 14 November 2020. A total of 76 (seventy-six) applications were processed.   In addition to the usual consular services, the SSS desk was also open to entertain inquiries on pension and other benefits. To enforce physical distancing measures and to minimize the risk of infection, PCGNY requires clients to book an appointment by visiting https://newyorkpcg.org/our-services/online-appointment-system. Walk-ins are no longer entertained. While the rest of the Consular Outreach missions for 2020 have been postponed to protect the health and safety of our kababayans and personnel, PCGNY intends to restore its Consular Outreach program next year, should conditions allow. The last Consulate Saturday of 2020 is on 12 December 2020. END To enforce physical distancing measures, clients are only allowed to proceed to the waiting area in small groups. (Photo by NYPCG)

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Holiday Announcement, 11, 26 and 30 November 2020

Announcement 6 November 2020 Please be advised that the Philippine Consulate General in New York will be closed to the public on the following days: WEDNESDAY, 11 NOVEMBER 2020 in observance of Veteran's Day (US holiday) THURSDAY, 26 NOVEMBER 2020 in observance of Thanksgiving Day (US holiday) MONDAY, 30 NOVEMBER 2020 in observance of Bonifacio Day (Philippine holiday) For any inquiries please contact us at the following: (917) 294-0196 [Emergency Hotline] www.newyorkpcg.org /PHLinNY @phinnewyork @phinnewyork newyorkpcg.atn@dfa.gov.ph newyorkpcg.civilregistry@dfa.gov.ph newyorkpcg.dual@dfa.gov.ph newyorkpcg.notarials@dfa.gov.ph newyorkpcg.passport@dfa.gov.ph newyorkpcg.passportreleasing@dfa.gov.ph newyorkpcg.qless@dfa.gov.ph newyorkpcg.visa@dfa.gov.ph popnewyork@pagibigfund.gov.ph dimaanocd@sss.gov.ph

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PH Consul General in New York Meets Fil-Am Community and Media

Press Release 30 October 2020 PR-PPG-003-2020 PH Consul General in New York Meets Fil-Am Community and Media Consul General Petronila P. Garcia (top row, center), together with other Consulate officials, engages Fil-Am media practitioners in her first ConGen Media Hour in New York. 28 October 2020, New York – Newly-arrived Philippine Consul General in New York Petronila P. Garcia hosted virtual meetings with Fil-Am community leaders and media practitioners last 28 October 2020 in New York.  Consul General Garcia first had a productive discussion with 16 members of the Fil-Am Press Club of New York headed by its president Don Tagala of The Filipino Channel during her inaugural ConGen Media Hour. The Consul General outlined the priorities and programs of the Consulate for the rest of the year, with emphasis on further enhancing services for Filipinos in the 10 States under the jurisdiction of the Consulate in New York to better cope with the challenges of the pandemic. “Let me emphasize that the Consulate is dedicated to deliver services to the public, but that we also must ensure that our clients, and our staff, do so in a manner that minimizes exposure and avoids unnecessary risks. We are not out…

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PH Consulate in New York Marks Fil-Am History Month with Virtual Taste of the Philippines

Press Release 26 October 2020PR-PPG-002-2020 PH Consulate in New York Marks Fil-Am History Month with Virtual Taste of the Philippines Consul Arman Talbo (2nd from left on 3rd row) and PACCGP president Brad Baldia, together with the chefs and attendees toast during the virtual Taste of the Philippines event. (Photo by PCGNY) 21 October 2020, New York – As part of the month-long celebration of Filipino-American History Month, the Philippine Consulate General in New York and the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia (PACCGP) hosted the Virtual Taste of the Philippines on 10 October 2020 at 2:00 pm via the Consulate’s Facebook page.Ambassador Jose Manuel Romualdez in his brief remarks said, “Fil-Am History Month highlights the valuable contributions of Filipino Americans in the economic and social growth of the United States.” He recognized how Filipino-Americans answered the call to be at the frontlines in fighting the coronavirus pandemic in healthcare, law enforcement, military and other essential services. Ambassador Romualdez encouraged viewers to support Filipino-American restaurants and the food service industry which are among the hardest hit sectors during the pandemic.As the virtual event featured cooking demonstrations from four renowned Filipino-American chefs, Deputy Consul General Kerwin Tate underscored that…

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Advisory No. 30: Dual Citizens Who Are Visiting the Philippines Required to Present Philippine Passports Before Exiting the Philippines

ADVISORY No. 30 22 October 2020 DUAL CITIZENS WHO ARE VISITING THE PHILIPPINES REQUIRED TO PRESENT PHILIPPINE PASSPORTS BEFORE EXITING THE PHILIPPINES The Philippine Consulate General in New York (PCGNY) wishes to inform our kababayans - who are dual citizens - that the Bureau of Immigration requires the presentation of Philippine Passports before exiting the Philippines. For MINOR CHILDREN: When a Report of Birth has not yet been filed When a Report of Birth has already been filed Parents who report their child’s birth with PCGNY are therefore advised to apply subsequently for a Philippine passport for the child. Parents who have already filed a Report of Birth, without applying for a Philippine passport for their child, must do so before traveling to the Philippines. If the Philippine passport cannot be available in time for the flight to the Philippines, a Travel Document will be issued to the child. The passport of the child could then be claimed at the Office of Consular Affairs of the Department of Foreign Affairs before exiting the Philippines. To apply for a Report of Birth, please visit the following link: http://newyorkpcg.org/pcgny/civil-registration/report-of-birth-of-a-filipino-abroad/ For ADULTS: Adults who have recently reacquired/retained their Philippine citizenship, by virtue of Republic…

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Advisory No. 29: Cessation of PhilHealth-Funded Covid-19 Testing in Favor of Repatriates and Returning OFWs

ADVISORY No. 29 21 October 2020 CESSATION OF PHILHEALTH-FUNDED COVID-19 TESTING IN FAVOR OF REPATRIATES AND RETURNING OFWs On 14 October 2020, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) announced the cessation of PhilHealth-funded COVID-19 testing to repatriates and Returning Overseas Filipino Workers (ROFWs). In view of this development, repatriates and ROFWs must anticipate a longer turn-around time for the processing of their COVID-19 swab tests’ results. The projected delay will be from five to seven days processing of results, from the previous 24 hours to three days processing time delivered by the PRC. This delay may only last for a week or two. In the meantime, the One-Stop Shop (OSS) has tapped the services of government–run laboratories to fill the void created by the pull out of PRC laboratory services.

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Advisory No. 28: NY Gov. Cuomo Urges Non-essential Travel to New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania as Covid-19 Cases Rise

ADVISORY No. 28 21 October 2020 NY GOV. CUOMO URGES NON-ESSENTIAL TRAVEL TO NEW JERSEY, CONNECTICUT AND PENNSYLVANIA AS COVID-19 CASES RISE New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced on 20 October 2020 that the neighboring states of Connecticut, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania now meet the criteria for the 14-day quarantine but said that travel restrictions might be difficult and unenforceable among the three states given the interconnected nature of the region, the mode of transport, and its impact on the economy. The Consulate reiterates its reminder to our kababayans in the Northeast region to heed their respective state’s health and travel advisories, to avoid non-essential travel, to continue to remain vigilant, practice social distancing, use masks and frequent hand washing to avoid/mitigate the spread of infection.

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Ms. Petronila P. Garcia Is New Philippine Consul General in New York

Press Release 20 October 2020 PR-PPG-001-2020 Ms. Petronila P. Garcia Is New Philippine Consul General in New York Ms. Petronila P. Garcia is a career diplomat and brings with her 40 years of experience in the Philippine foreign service. 17 October 2020, New York – Ms. Petronila P. Garcia officially assumed today her post as Philippine Consul General in New York. Ms. Garcia is a career diplomat with the rank of Chief of Mission I who has served the government for 40 years. She previously served as the Philippine Ambassador to Canada from January 2014 to September 2020, becoming the first female Philippine Ambassador to Canada since diplomatic relations between the two countries were established in 1949. She also served as the Philippine Ambassador to Israel from 2007 to 2011 and the first woman Ambassador assigned by the Philippines to an Arab country, the Arab Republic of Egypt, with concurrent jurisdiction over Sudan from 2004 to 2007. Her other foreign assignments include the following: Minister and Chargé d'affaires, a.i. at the Philippine Embassy in South Korea from 1997 to 1999; Counsellor and Chargé d'affaires, a.i. at the Philippine Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa from 1995 to 1997; Counsellor at the Philippine…

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