Public Advisory on Quarantine Testing for Fully Vaccinated Travelers from “Green” Countries

ADVISORY No. 13-2021 6 July 2021 PUBLIC ADVISORY ON QUARANTINE TESTING FOR FULLY VACCINATED TRAVELERS FROM "GREEN" COUNTRIES With reference to Resolution No. 123-C, Series of 2021 dated 28 June 2021, of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases of the Republic of the Philippines, fully vaccinated travelers going to the Philippines, including those vaccinated in the Philippines regardless of travel history, and those vaccinated abroad who stayed exclusively in "green" countries/jurisdictions in the past fourteen days immediately preceding arrival, shall be governed by the following guidelines: "Green" countries/jurisdictions are those classified by the Department of Health as "Low Risk" countries/jurisdictions based on disease incidence rate. To view the list of green countries, read IATF Resolution No. 124-A dated 30 June 2021. Iceland is included in the list of green countries. Fully vaccinated travelers are persons who have had: A. More than or equal to 2 weeks after having received the second dose in a 2-dose series, or B. More than or equal to 2 weeks after having received a single-dose vaccine. Note that the vaccines administered to the individual must be included in any of the following: (i) Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) List or Compassionate…

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Holiday Announcement: 5 July 2021

Announcement 29 June 2021 Please be advised that the Philippine Consulate General in New York will be closed to the public on: MONDAY, 5 JULY 2021 in observance of US Independence Day 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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Filipino Graduates Honored By Philippine Consulate in New York

Press Release 18 June 2021 Filipino Graduates Honored By Philippine Consulate in New York The graduates of the 2021 PGrad, together with Consul General Elmer G. Cato, Deputy Consul General Arman R. Talbo, and Vice Consul Tanya Faye O. Ramiro pose for a souvenir shot (Photo by NYPCG). 17 June 2021, New York City – Five summa cum laudes, four magna cum laudes, two cum laudes and a set of triplets were among the 36 Filipino graduates in the United States who were honored by the Philippine Consulate General in New York in a virtual graduation ceremony on Wednesday, 16 June 2021. “May this 2021 Philippine Graduation Ceremony further inspire you, our graduates, to strive to fulfill your goals, and to assume your role in nation-building, both here in the US which is your 2nd home, and in the Philippines, which will always be waiting for your return,” Consul General Elmer G. Cato said during the 8th Philippine Graduation or PGrad, an annual project of the Philippine Consulate General that honors Filipinos based in the United States who have graduated from colleges and universities. This year, graduates from as far as Nevada were among those who participated in the ceremony…

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New Quarantine Rules for Travelers to the Philippines

ADVISORY No. 12-2021 7 May 2021 NEW QUARANTINE RULES FOR TRAVELERS TO THE PHILIPPINES Kababayan are advised that per Resolution No. 114 of the Interagency Task Force on Emerging and Infectious Diseases (IATF), dated 6 May 2021, all arriving travelers to the Philippines, regardless of vaccination status, shall be bound by the following health protocols in all ports of entry: 1. 14-day quarantine upon arrival the first 10 days of which shall be observed in a quarantine facility, with the remainder to be completed under home quarantine in their respective local government units of destination;2. Conduct of Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) testing on the seventh day with Day 1 being the day of arrival. Notwithstanding a negative test result, the arriving traveler shall complete the facility-based quarantine period of ten days;3. The Bureau of Quarantine shall ensure strict symptom monitoring while in the facility quarantine for 10 days. For more information, please see IATF RESOLUTION NO. 114, S.2021

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Holiday Announcement: 13 and 31 May 2021

Announcement 3 May 2021 Please be advised that the Philippine Consulate General in New York will be closed to the public on: THURSDAY, 13 MAY 2021 in observance of Eid'l Fitr MONDAY, 31 MAY 2021 in observance of Memorial Day 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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Restrictions on Travel of Balikbayans to the Philippines Lifted

ADVISORY No. 11-2021 30 April 2021 RESTRICTIONS ON TRAVEL OF BALIKBAYAN TO THE PHILIPPINES LIFTED Effective Saturday, 1 May 2021, kababayan in the United States who are covered by the Balikbayan Program, under Republic Act No. 6768, can now again travel to the Philippines. Resolution 113 of the the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging and Infectious Diseases (IATF) dated 29 April 2021 will now allow travel to the Philippines of former Filipino citizens, together with their foreign spouses and children, regardless of age, who are traveling with them as well as Filipino citizens’ foreign spouses and children, regardless of age, who are traveling with them. Foreign nationals allowed under previous IATF resolutions can now also travel to the Philippines as long as they are in possession of a valid and existing visa at the time of entry, except for those qualified under the aforementioned Balikbayan Program. Balikbayan and other foreign nationals who are planning to travel to the Philippines are required to have pre-booked accommodations for at least seven nights in an accredited quarantine hotel/facility and will have to undergo coronavirus disease testing at the quarantine hotel/facility on the sixth day from date of arrival. All travelers are subject to maximum capacity of…

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Filipino Fallen Heroes, Front Liners Honored at 79th Commemoration of Araw ng Kagitingan in New Jersey

Press Release 12 April 2021 Filipino Fallen Heroes, Front Liners Honored at 79th Commemoration of Araw ng Kagitingan in New Jersey (R-L) Consul General Elmer G. Cato, Ms. Nida Imperial of the Filipino Executive Council of Greater Philadelphia (FECGP)and Deputy Consul General Arman R. Talbo during the 79th Commemoration of Araw ng Kagitingan at the Bataan Death March Memorial in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. (Photo by PCGNY) 12 April 2021, New York – The Philippine Consulate General in New York paid homage to the bravery and sacrifices of Filipinos who fought in the Second World War and the estimated 150,000 Filipino healthcare workers fighting the coronavirus pandemic in the United States during the 79th Commemoration of Araw ng Kagitingan on Saturday, 10 April 2021. Consul General Elmer Cato said in his remarks that “The events that transpired almost seven decades ago still echoes to this day as both Filipinos and Americans fight a common enemy, and through this shared history of comradeship, our ties are made strong like tempered steel,” during ceremonies at the Bataan Death March Memorial. He said that Filipino healthcare workers today have displayed the same Kagitingan as they fight a similar threat that endangers the lives…

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IBF Bantamweight Champion Jerwin Ancajas Calls on Philippine Consul General Elmer Cato

Press Release 15 April 2021 IBF Bantamweight Champion Jerwin Ancajas Calls on Philippine Consul General Elmer Cato (L) IBF Bantamweight Champion Jerwin Ancajas and (R) Consul General Elmer G. Cato 15 April 2021, New York - International Boxing Federation Bantamweight Champion Jerwin Ancajas paid a courtesy call on Consul General Elmer G. Cato after successfully defending his title against Mexican challenger, Jonathan Rodriguez, on Saturday, 10 April 2021, at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut. It was the 29-year old Ancajas’ ninth successful defense of the belt, which he won in 2016.Featherweight boxer Mark Magsayo who also knocked down his Nicaraguan opponent Pablo Cruz, was also present during the call. During the meeting, Consul General Cato took the opportunity to apprise the group on the Asian Hate situation in New York and nearby areas and informed them of the efforts of the consulate to assist our kababayan. He also congratulated the two boxers on their victories and offered the support of the Consulate and the Filipino community in their future fights.- END (L-R) Consul General Elmer G. Cato, IBF Bantamweight Champion Jerwin Ancajas, Featherweight boxer Mark Magsayoand Deputy Consul General Arman R. Talbo during the courtesy call at the Philippine Center in…

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NOTICE OF HEARING: RERB Hearing on the Applications for Registration/Certification as Overseas Voters to Convene on 19 April 2021

Announcement 8 April 2021 RESIDENT ELECTION REGISTRATION BOARD CONSULATE GENERAL OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES NEW YORK, N.Y., U.S.A. NOTICE OF HEARING RERB Hearing on the Applications for Registration/Certification as Overseas Voters to Convene on 19 April 2021 Pursuant to Section 20, Rule V of COMELEC Resolution No. 10167 promulgated on 28 October 2016, the Philippine Consulate General in New York wishes to inform the public that it will conduct a Hearing on the Applications for Registration/Certification as Overseas Voters for the period 01 January 2021 – 31 March 2021 on: Date: 19 April 2021 Time: 3:00 p.m. Venue: Philippine Consulate General              3rd Floor, Board Room              556 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10036 All objections/opposition against the names in the list below may be filed not later than 12 April 2021. Only Opposition on valid grounds will be entertained. Thank you. 

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Statement on the Arrest of Suspect in Violent Assault on 65-Year-Old Filipina in Manhattan

ADVISORY No. 10-2021 31 March 2021 STATEMENT ON THE ARREST OF SUSPECT IN VIOLENT ASSAULT ON 65-YEAR-OLD FILIPINA IN MANHATTAN The Consulate General of the Republic of the Philippines in New York welcomes the arrest this morning of the suspect in the violent assault of a 65-year-old Filipina in Midtown Manhattan on Monday. We thank the New York Police Department (NYPD) and all those who, in one way or another, contributed to the efforts that led to the arrest of Brandon Elliot. In view of the alarming surge in hate crimes against members of the Asian Community in the United States, the Consulate General would like to remind our kababayans in New York and surrounding areas to remain vigilant and to immediately report any incident by calling 911 or the Asian Hate Crimes Task Force of the NYPD at 1-800-440-HATE.

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