Philippine Consulate Conducts Sports Diplomacy

PR-CSC-078-194 September 2019, New York – Philippine Consulate staff, friends and family members dubbed as PHL Basketball team participated in the 32nd NABA Tournament under the Albany Filipino American Basketball League (AFABL) team banner.

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Mga Dahon ng Lahi: Art Exhibit opens at the Philippine Center in New York

PR-CSC-077-1928 August 2019, New York City –The exhibit of the works of celebrated Filipino artist Fernando "Pando" Manipon dubbed "Mga Dahon ng Lahi"(Pages of Heritage)opened on 27 August 2019 at the Lobby Gallery of the Philippine Center. The one of a kind exhibition features 43 of his unique artworks made mostly from dried leaves and other natural materials.

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Philippine Products on Display at NY NOW Trade Show in New York

PR-CSC-076-1913 August 2019, New York – World-class Philippine products ranging from high-end wooden bowls, mother of pearl hand bags, t'nalak and abaca clutches, to jewelry boxes and woven baskets are on display and are being offered to wholesalers and retailers at the NY NOW trade show at the Javits Center in New York.

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2nd Night of Sinehan sa Summer 2019 Featuring Shorts Film Draws Rave Reviews from Film-goers

PR-CSC-075-1912 August 2019, New York– The Philippine Center New York's Kalayaan Hall was jam-packed on Thursday, 8 August 2019, turning the night into a standing room only event as more than 170 film-goers came for the screening of the 12 short films featured during the 2nd night of the Philippine Consulate General New York's Sinehan sa Summer 2019.

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Classic Film “Noli Me Tangere” featured at the Opening of Sinehan sa Summer 2019

PR-CSC-074-191 August 2019, New York – Sinehan sa Summer 2019 or the 8th Edition of Sinehan sa Summer kicked off with a 1961 multi-awarded film "Noli Me Tangere" produced by Antonio Riva and Directed by Gerardo de Leon on 1 August 2019 at the Kalayaan Hall of the Philippine Center. The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) facilitated the permission at no cost to screen the film.

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US Northeast Filipino-American Community Directory Now on its 3rd Edition

PR-CSC-073-1931 July 2019, New York -- One hundred sixty two (162) Filipino-American organizations, most of which sent representatives to the 5th Filipino-American General Assembly held earlier this year, are listed inthe 3rd edition of the Filipino-American Community Directory which was launched and released by the Philippine Consulate General in New York on 31 July 2019.

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Philippine Consulate General Invites Young Fil-Am Leaders to Apply for 2019 FYLPRO Immersion Program

31 July 2019, New York – The Philippine Consulate General in New York invites all young Filipino-American leaders under its jurisdiction ages 24-40 to submit their application for the 2019 Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO) Immersion program to be held on 23-29 November in the Philippines.

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Post Arrival Orientation Seminar for School Children a New Program Under Paaralan sa Konsulado

PR-CSC-067-1920 July 2019, New York – The Paaralan sa Konsulado (PSK) continued its learning activities for around 40 students and, for part of some sessions, for the parents as well, as the first ever Post Arrival Orientation Seminar (PAOS) was held during Day 3 of the PSK aimed at establishing support mechanisms for newly arrived Filipino school children to help in navigating the American school system.

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