Will you accept walk ins?

No. As a policy, all consular applicants are required to have a confirmed appointment prior to coming to the Consulate.

Will there be considerations for ballot drop offs as another option aside from mailing them to the Consulate?

Yes, a ballot receptacle box will be provided at the Philippine Center for voters who wish to personally drop off their sealed accomplished ballots.

Will there be a courtesy lane for senior citizens, persons with disabilities, pregnant women, and others with special circumstances?

As a policy the Philippine Consulate General in New York requires all consular applicants to have a booked appointment prior to coming to the Consulate. The Consulate may give exception to meritorious cases, such as those with valid and immediate urgency to their requests. To make a request in case you are unable to book an appointment, you can send an email so we can review the merits of your particular situation to: newyorkpcg.notarials@dfa.gov.ph for Notarization, newyorkpcg.dual@dfa.gov.ph for Dual Citizenship, newyorkpcg.passport@dfa.gov.ph for Passport applications. All requests are subject to evaluation and approval is not guaranteed.

Will the Consulate be open on the weekend of May 7-8?

Yes, the Consulate is open 24 /7 for the entire voting period (including weekends and holidays) from 09 April 2022 to 08 May 2022 for registered voters who wish to personally drop off their ballots at the Consulate. The Consulate will be open on 09 May 2022, the last day for the casting of ballots until 7:00 a.m. Ballots received after 7:00am will no longer be counted.

Will my foreign spouse, who will travel with me to the Philippines, be required to secure additional travel documents from the Philippine Consulate before leaving?

The answer would depend on the intended period of stay in the Philippines and if the spouse is a visa-required national under the Philippine visa regulation. Foreign spouse (as well as children) included in the visa waiver category may avail of the Balikbayan-Program for stays of up to one (1) year. Otherwise, they would need to apply for an appropriate visa.

Press Releases Archives - Philippine Consulate General

PHILIPPINE CUISINE SHOWCASED IN THE SOFC INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL IN NEW YORK

Post published:21 November 2023

Left to right: Consul Ricarte B. Abejuela III, Consul General Senen T. Mangalile, and Deputy Consul General Adrian Elmer S. Cruz. (Photo by Nikka Arenal) Philippine Cuisine Showcased in the SOFC International Food Festival in New York NEW YORK – The Philippine Consulate General in New York actively took part in the 2023 International Food Festival organized by the Society of Foreign Consuls (SOFC) in New York at the Turkish House. The Consulate showcased an array of delectable Filipino dishes including pusit (squid) sisig by Mama Fina’s, ukoy (shrimp fritter) by Tito Rads, and ube bao by Kalye, accompanied by refreshing Philippine mango and calamansi (Philippine lime) juices. Fifteen other Consulates also offered dozens of culinary treats and beverages. Adding to the cultural celebration, C.E.B.U. Inc. presented an outstanding Sinulog performance. SOFC represents the Consular Corps in New York and is considered as the largest diplomatic community organization in the world. Consul General Mangalile is an elected member of the SOFC Executive Committee representing countries in Southeast Asia. The International Food Festival was participated in by the diplomatic and consular corps in New York and attended by over 200 guests. END PHILIPPINE CUISINE SHOWCASED IN THE SOFC INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL…

PHOTO EXHIBIT ON ARCHIPELAGIC STATES TAKES CENTER STAGE IN NEW YORK

Post published:17 November 2023

PHOTO EXHIBIT ON ARCHIPELAGIC STATES TAKES CENTER STAGE IN NEW YORK NEW YORK – The Philippine Consulate General in New York opened the exhibit entitled, “Archipelagic States: Identity, Consciousness and Law” at the Philippine Center in New York to highlight the Philippines’ unique identity as an archipelago and its contribution to the development of the archipelagic states regime in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). The opening ceremony was attended by members of the diplomatic and consular corps in New York as well as Master of Laws candidates from Cornell University, Harvard University, and Fordham University. Philippine Consul General Senen Mangalile, in his welcome remarks, stated that “As an archipelago of over 7,000 islands, the Philippines championed the archipelagic principle, an important concept that unites land, water, and people into a single legal entity, in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea or UNCLOS.” He added that the eventual recognition and incorporation of the principle in the UNCLOS is a milestone in advancing the Philippine’s vital interest as an archipelagic state, and asserting its identity and territory as indelibly imprinted in its Constitution. Ambassador Antonio M. Lagdameo, Permanent Representative of the Republic of…

Charter School Students Visit Philippine Center in New York City

Post published:26 October 2023

Charter School Students Visit Philippine Center in New York City

Filipino Leadership In Tech, Investments, And Business Gathers For Filipino American History Month And New York Tech Week

Post published:25 October 2023

Filipino Leadership In Tech, Investments, And Business Gathers For Filipino American History Month And New York Tech Week (L-R: Daniel Galeon, Consul General Senen T. Mangalile, Atty. Marie Siton, Isabel Yap, Mika Reyes, Joey Castillo, Earl Martin Valencia, Atty. Jose Ranulfo Mendoza, Jasmine Baliwag, and Trade Commissioner Benedict Uy) In celebration of Filipino American History Month and New York Tech Week, the Philippine Consulate General in New York and the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in New York, in partnership with Plentina, hosted a conversation with Filipinos and Filipino Americans in tech, investments, and business on Tuesday, 24 October 2023, at the Philippine Center. Consul General Senen T. Mangalile, in his opening remarks, welcomed the audience who consisted of young professionals in the tech, investment, business, financial services sector and members of the public. He added that the Philippine Consulate looks forward to seeing young Filipino-Americans contribute to a dynamic innovation ecosystem. Mr. Earl Martin Valencia, co-founder of Plentina and member of the National Innovation Council of the Philippines (NIC), presented the 2023-2032 National Innovation Agenda and Strategy Document (NIASD) which was officially launched by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in September 2023. “Innovation, through a dynamic…

Filipino-American History Month: A Message from US President Joseph Robinette Biden Jr.

Post published:20 October 2023

Filipino-American History Month: A Message from US President Joseph Robinette Biden Jr.

Philippine Consulate General In New York Promotes Philippine Fiber And Textile Program In Rhode Island

Post published:19 October 2023

Philippine Consulate General in New York Promotes Philippine Fiber and Textile Program in Rhode Island As part of its Philippine fiber and textile promotion program, the Philippine Consulate General in New York, together with the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) in New York, visited Brown University and Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) on Friday the 13th of October 2023 to raise awareness of Philippine indigenous fibers and fabrics as well as explore opportunities for cooperation with their research centers. During the meeting with Brown University officials and design students, Consul General Senen T. Mangalile highlighted the Consulate’s overarching objective to promote Philippine fibers, textiles, and fabrics beyond the confines of the fashion industry. The emphasis was placed not only on fostering their integration within the fashion realm but also on exploring their diverse applications across various sectors. The Philippine Consulate, together with PTIC, has also engaged with the officials of Drexel University Center for Functional Fabrics, Temple University Tyler School of Art and Architecture, and Thomas Jefferson University in August 2023. END.

Philippine Consulate General in New York Hosts Coffee and Chocolate-Tasting Event

Post published:12 October 2023

Press Release 10 October 2023 Philippine Consulate General in New York Hosts Coffee and Chocolate-Tasting Event (from left to right: Vice Consul Paolo Marco Mapula, Pastry Chef and Chocolatier Daniel Corpuz, Miguel Escueta of Frank and Dean Coffee, Consul General Senen T. Mangalile, Gino Cabigao of KultureKo) New York, 10 October 2023 – The Philippine Consulate General in New York and the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in New York, as part of its Philippine coffee promotion program, hosted a coffee and chocolate tasting event at its premises on Tuesday, 10 October 2023 featuring Frank and Dean Coffee in collaboration with Filipino-American pastry chef and chocolatier based in New York City, Daniel Corpuz. New York PCG and PTIC NY partnered with Kulture Ko in organizing the event. KultureKo is an HR consultancy which focuses “human first” workplace cultures, human resources, recruitment, and business development services. Guests were served with fresh espresso beverages paired with chocolate bonbons made with Frank and Dean’s Vintage Coffee Blend, which is a 100% Philippine Arabica sourced from the Cordilleras, and Auro Chocolate - an internationally awarded tree-to-bar chocolate brand that sustainably sources ingredients from Filipino farmers. END.

Philippine Consulate General in New York Launches New Online Appointment Portal and ePayments System

Post published:6 October 2023

Philippine Consulate General in New York Launches New Online Appointment Portal and ePayments System New York, 06 October 2023 – The Philippine Consulate General in New York informs the public that beginning 10 October, consular applicants will have the opportunity to pay consular fees using their credit and debit cards. The Consulate has also launched its new online appointment system specifically for Notarial and Dual Citizenship services, which will require the pre-payment of fees for these two transactions. Meanwhile, the process of securing appointments for passport services will remain the same, except for the new option of paying passport fees on-site through credit or debit cards. The Consulate sees this transition as an initial step towards digitizing the delivery of consular services and enhancing the experience for clients. The new online portal with pre-payment is being introduced by the Consulate to deter no-shows and ensure a more efficient allocation of appointment slots. Prospective clients will be required to make a payment through the online payment portal as part of the process of scheduling their appointments, thereby ensuring their commitment to the appointment they are setting. Consul General Senen Mangalile expressed his enthusiasm for the launch of the e-payment services. “This…