PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM THE CONSUL GENERAL

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL IN NEW YORK AND NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SIGN THE DEED OF DONATION The Philippine Consulate General in New York announces the successful signing of the Deed of Donation to New York University (NYU) for their Philippine Studies Initiative, named Sulô. The signing ceremony took place on 20 December 2023 at the NYU’s King Juan Carlos Center, marking the continued collaboration between the Philippine Government and the NYU. The Deed of Donation, signed by Consul General Senen T. Mangalile and Mr. Ryan Hiers of the NYU Office of Sponsored Programs, transfers to the NYU a substantial contribution from the Office of Senator Loren Legarda in of the Philippine Studies Initiative at NYU. This is a testament to the longstanding commitment of the Filipino government and its representatives to fostering international partnerships and advancing education. The Consul General expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating, "This donation is a symbol of the strong bonds between the Philippines and the United States. We are delighted to facilitate this historic partnership between Senator Legarda's office through the Philippine Consulate General in New York, and New York University, further enhancing the cultural and academic ties between our nations." Dean Una Chaudhuri, Dean…

THE PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL IN NEW YORK KICKS OFF THE 18-DAY CAMPAIGN TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN NEW YORK – The Philippine Consulate General in New York joins the observance in the Philippines of the 18 – Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women from 25 November 2022 to 10 December 2022 spearheaded by the Philippine Commission on Women. Every employee working in the Philippine Center is working tirelessly to help create safe public and private spaces. Notably the Consulate is firmly against abuse in all forms – whether it be verbal, physical, or emotional – and it will work with all like-minded institutions to help end gender-based violence once and for all.

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   (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.

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.