PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

Fil-Am Professionals in New York Kick Off Celebration of Filipino American History Month with Leadership Forum Panelists share insights on leadership shaped by their experiences and Filipino values. (Photo by Sherlyn Roxas) NEW YORK CITY, 02 October 2025 – The Philippine Consulate General in New York participated in the forum “Filipino-American Forward: Building Careers, Breaking Barriers,” held on 01 October 2025 in New York City in celebration of Filipino American History Month (FAHM). The event, which brought together members of the finance community, was organized by Grant Thornton’s Pan-Asian and Allies Business Resource Group, in partnership with Société Générale and the International Society of Filipinos in Finance and Accounting (ISFFA).In his remarks, Consul General Senen T. Mangalile described the forum’s theme as a powerful statement that reflects both the history and aspirations of the community. He acknowledged the invaluable contributions of Filipinos and Filipino-Americans in the finance and accounting sector, particularly the more than 80 professionals employed at Grant Thornton, and the other invited guests from various companies in New York, whose integrity and expertise bring pride to the Filipino community.“You are forging a new narrative, one where Filipino talent is not only recognized but celebrated and uplifted in the…

Philippines, Rowan University Discuss Potential Linkages in Health Sciences and Medical Education DOH Secretary Teodoro Herbosa engages Rowan University officials in talks on prospective academic and medical exchanges. NEW YORK, 29 September 2025 — The Philippine Consulate General in New York facilitated a meeting on 25 September between Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa and officials of Rowan University, a public research university in Glassboro, New Jersey, known for its programs in engineering, business, and health sciences. The meeting explored potential academic and medical exchange programs between Rowan and Philippine higher education institutions offering Medicine and Health Sciences courses. Discussions covered opportunities for Philippine medical professionals and students to undergo training and internships in the US, as well as arrangements for Rowan students to undertake clinical rotations in the Philippines. Both sides also considered collaborative initiatives with the University of the Philippines College of Medicine, the Commission on Higher Education, and the National Institutes of Health in Manila. Rowan presented programs in emerging areas such as genomics, cancer biology, artificial intelligence in medicine, and population health, while the Philippine side emphasized areas of local expertise and research strength. The officials likewise noted the potential of innovative academic pathways such…

PH Health and Migrant Workers Chiefs Meet with Fil-Am Nurses in New York, Call For Stronger Collaboration DOH and DMW officials meet with representatives of the Philippine Nurses Association of America in New York to exchange views on healthcare and migrant welfare programs. NEW YORK CITY, 29 September 2025 — Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa and Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac met with members of the Philippine Nurses Association of America, Inc. (PNAA) on 25 September 2025, in a dialogue supported by the Philippine Consulate General in New York.Secretary Herbosa expressed gratitude to the Fil-Am nurses, noting that their compassion and resilience despite significant risks brought honor to the Philippines and strengthened the global reputation of Filipino healthcare workers.PNAA members, in turn, conveyed appreciation to Secretary Herbosa for his role as Special Adviser to the National Task Force Against COVID-19, underscoring that his guidance and recommendations were instrumental in shaping the Philippines’ pandemic response.The nurses also thanked the DMW for initiatives such as the virtual Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) for nurses being deployed to the US. Secretary Cacdac, for his part, commended the nurses not only for their financial remittances but also for their…

DMW Secretary Cacdac Engages Filipino Migrant Workers and Employers, Addresses Consular Corps in New York, Reinforcing Commitment to OFW Welfare Secretary Cacdac meets with representatives of the Filipino migrant worker community in the greater New York area to hear their concerns and discuss PH government programs. NEW YORK, 29 September 2025 — On the sidelines of his participation in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) 2025, Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac, with the assistance of the Philippine Consulate General in New York, held a series of dialogues with Filipino migrant workers, employers, and community leaders.Secretary Cacdac engaged with key stakeholders in crucial sectors, including the maritime, healthcare, and education industries. The discussions served as a platform for direct, firsthand information exchange, allowing the DMW to identify areas for policy refinement and program enhancement to align Philippine labor migration policies with the current needs of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), with a strong focus on protecting their rights and welfare."The direct feedback from our migrant workers and their employers is invaluable," said Secretary Cacdac. "This ensures that our government's programs are not only robust but also responsive to the on-the-ground realities faced by our OFWs. Our participation…

Supreme Court Associate Justice Caguioa and Delegation Call on Consul General Mangalile Supreme Court Associate Justice Caguioa discusses with Consul General Mangalile the recently passed Rules of Electronic Notarization in the Philippines. NEW YORK CITY, 26 September 2025 - Associate Justice Alfredo Benjamin Caguioa and a delegation from the Supreme Court of the Philippines paid a courtesy call on Consul General Senen T. Mangalile on 25 September 2025. The visit comes as the delegation attends the International Access to Justice Forum 2025 at New York University (NYU) School of Law and Fordham University School of Law, and conducts official consultations on electronic notarization in New York and Boston. Justice Caguioa, accompanied by a delegation including Atty. Karl Arian A. Castillo, Atty. Jose Lemuel S. Arenas, Atty. Marychelle T. Mendoza, and Atty. Muviel Justine Martinez, was warmly received by Consul General Mangalile at his residence.   Discussions during the courtesy call focused on the delegation's mission to learn from the United States' established system of electronic notarization. As the Chairperson of the Supreme Court's Subcommittee on the Rules Governing Notaries Public, Justice Caguioa is at the forefront of the Philippines' initiative to implement electronic notarial services to make them more accessible and…

FILIPINXT Returns to New York Fashion Week, Brings PH Creativity and Innovation to Global Stage Runway highlights showcasing the creations of Filipino designers Bessie Besana, Sheryl Ann Buenaventura of Style Ana, and Ram Silva. (Photos courtesy of FILIPINXT) NEW YORK CITY, 15 September 2025 — FILIPINXT, which earned distinction as the first all-Filipino showcase officially included in the New York Fashion Week (NYFW) calendar, returned to New York with a two-day program on 13-14 September 2025 that featured Philippine design, craftsmanship, and creative entrepreneurship, fittingly coinciding with the observance of Philippine Creative Industries Month.The runway presentation brought together designers from New York and the Philippines – Bessie Besana, Jo Ann Bitagcol of Bitagcol, Skeeter Labastilla-Turgut of Pinas Sadya, Sheryl Ann Buenaventura of Style Ana, Ram Silva, and Veejay Floresca, who unveiled new-season collections in formal and contemporary wear, and Farah Abu, who presented a line of distinctive accessories. Each showcased unique signature pieces that drew from the depth of Philippine textile traditions and the ingenuity of Filipino design.Consul General Senen T. Mangalile recognized FILIPINXT’s fourth iteration as a significant milestone for Philippine fashion, citing its role in expanding opportunities for designers while sustaining artisan communities and traditional weaving practices. He…

PH Consulate in New York Observes MANAMo 2025, Reaffirms PH’s Commitment to Protect Seas and Maritime Heritage The personnel of the Philippine Consulate General in New York and Philippine Permanent Mission to the United Nations, donning blue attire in commemoration of Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month (MANAMo) 2025. (Photo by Sherlyn Roxas) NEW YORK CITY, 02 September 2025 — Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 316, s. 2017, which declared September of every year as Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month (MANAMo), the Philippine Consulate General in New York marked the beginning of the month-long observance during its flag ceremony on 02 September 2025 at the Philippine Center. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., in his message read by Consul General Senen T. Mangalile, highlighted the Philippines’ enduring identity as a seafaring nation whose history and progress have been shaped by the seas. The President emphasized that the country’s strength, security, and sovereignty rest on effective maritime governance founded on foresight, stewardship, and solidarity. Consul General Mangalile delivers the message of President Marcos, who further called on institutions to align science with law, leaders to govern with vision beyond their time, and communities to embrace care for the seas as part…

Filipino Entrepreneurs Highlight Journeys of Success in “The Juan Guide to Business” Forum (L-R) Consul Anna Guerra, Jozelle Diaz, Edil Cuepo, Marty Austria, Consul General Senen T. Mangalile, Carol Austria, Ramon Vinluan, Chris Mauricio, Trade Commissioner Alma Argayoso, and Vice Consul Pete de la Fuente gather for a group photo after an insightful panel discussion. (Photo by Sherlyn Roxas) NEW YORK CITY, 28 August 2025 – The Philippine Consulate General in New York, in partnership with the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in New York, hosted a forum on "The Juan Guide to Business: Filipinnovation—From Vision to Six Figures” at the Philippine Center in New York.The event highlighted the importance of Filipino innovation and creativity, with speakers discussing their personal and professional journeys, including challenges faced as entrepreneurs and the role of their cultural background in the business ventures.The forum began with a keynote message from Chris Mauricio, Chef and Co-owner of Harana Market and James Beard Award finalist, who reflected on their Filipino identity that shaped their entrepreneurial journey, the role of storytelling and community in Harana’s vision, and the challenges and lessons they navigated as a Queer and Trans-Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) founder in the food…

PH Consulate Showcases Filipino WWII Stories and Languages in 17th Sinehan sa Konsulado The screening of the HONOR and Children of the War was attended by a diverse audience, including Mr. Arthur Grabiner, World War II American veteran, who attended to show support for the event. NEW YORK CITY, 22 August 2025 – The Philippine Consulate General in New York successfully held the 2025 Sinehan sa Konsulado (SSK) on 19–20 August 2025 at the Kalayaan Hall of the Philippine Center in New York. Now on its 17th year, the screenings highlighted both the heroism of Filipinos during World War II and the richness of the country’s diverse languages. Consul General Senen T. Mangalile delivers opening remarks to film and history enthusiasts during the screening of the documentary films HONOR: The Legacy of Jose Abad Santos and Children of the War, held at the Kalayaan Hall of the Philippine Center. On the first day of the screening,  the Philippine Consulate featured two documentary films that paid tribute to the Filipino experience during World War II: HONOR: The Legacy of Jose Abad Santos and Children of the War.  A short talkback session followed, with the audience exchanging views with Ms. Desiree Benipayo,…

PH Consulate in New York Apprises Fil-Am Media on Upcoming Programs and Key Initiatives Consul General Senen T. Mangalile (holding the microphone) responds to questions from the Filipino-American press during the third quarter Media Hour. (Photo by Sherlyn Roxas) NEW YORK CITY, 15 August 2025 – The Philippine Consulate General in New York hosted its third quarter Media Hour on 14 August 2025 at the Philippine Center in New York to brief members of the Filipino-American press on upcoming activities in cultural promotion, community engagement, trade and investment, and tourism.Consul General Senen T. Mangalile announced the upcoming 17th Sinehan sa Konsulado on 19-20 August, and the next Filipinnovation forum, “The Juan Guide to Business: Filipinnovation—From Vision to Six Figures,” on 28 August. He outlined the activities for the Filipino-American History Month in October, including a Philippine fashion design showcase, a fireside chat with Filipino-American film professionals, a short-film screening in cooperation with New York University, and Handog sa Hapag, a curated fine dining experience. He also noted that preparations are underway for the 2026 commemoration of the 80th anniversary of PH–US diplomatic relations.Additionally, Consul General Mangalile reported that deportation cases within the Consulate’s jurisdiction remain minimal, and assured that each…