The Republic of the Philippines
24 August 2018, New York – The Philippine Consulate General in New York (PCGNY) launched today a facility for Filipino nationals to register with the Consulate.
NEW YORK, 15 August 2018 – The 20th annual Fiesta in America Expo and Cultural Show (FIA) opened last 11-12 August at the Meadowlands Expo Center in Seacaucus, New Jersey, showcasing the best of Filipino products, food, destinations, and performances.
As part of its ongoing efforts to engage Filipino-Americans in the US Northeast Region through sports, the Consulate staff and family members joined in the 2nd Annual Kids Philippines Charity Golf Tournament on 11 August 2018 at the Pequot Golf Club in Stonington, Connecticut.
New York, 2 August – The 2018 Edition of the Philippine Consulate's Sinehan sa Summer opened on 1 August 2018 with the screening of the Indie film "Im Drunk I Love You" at the Kalayaan Hall of the Philippine Center.
NEW YORK, 3 August 2018 - Consul General Claro S. Cristobal met with Ms. Penny Abeywardena, New York City Commissioner for International Affairs, at her Manhattan office on 30 July 2018.
30 July 2018, New York – On the 28th of July, 2018, 65 students of the 20th Paaralan sa Konsulado (PSK) completed their summer learning course with a colorful program featuring folk dances, choral recitation, singing of Filipino songs and the awarding of certificates and prizes. The culminating activity was held at the Kalayaan Hall of the Philippine Center in New York. PSK students concluded the five fun Saturdays of learning and discovering their Philippine identity and community.
NEW YORK, 21 July 2018 – The students of 20th Paaralan sa Konsulado (PSK), together with their volunteer teachers from the Association of Filipino Teachers in America (AFTA) and AFTA summer interns were the guests to a formal luncheon hosted by Consul General Claro S. Cristobal and Madam Marilou Cristobal, as part of the PSK's special feature class. The luncheon was a mockup Independence Day celebration, which the children attended in formal national dress.
NEW YORK, 24 July 2018 – The first batch of Diskubre Tour delegates wrapped up their immersion trip in the Philippines covering Manila, Baguio, Sagada, Banaue, and Ifugao last 7 to 17 July.
NEW YORK, 24 May 2018-- Diplomats, artists, designers and members of the Filipino-American community in New York City graced the opening of the Hibla ng Lahing Filipino (The Artistry of Philippine Textiles) Traveling Exhibition, Lecture Series, Weaving and Embroidery Demonstrations and Workshops on 23 July 2018 at the Philippine Center.
