PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

Photo Release EGC-109-2022 2 August 2022 CONSULAR OUTREACH IN NEEDHAM, MASSACHUSETTS OATH-TAKING. Kababayan took their oath as Filipinos at the consular outreach in Needham, Massachusetts on 30 July 2022. As full-fledged Filipino Citizens, they can once again enjoy full civil, economic and political rights. Deputy Consul General Arman R. Talbo administered the oath to 82 dual citizens during the outreach. (Photo by PCG New York) Photo Release EGC-110-2022 2 August 2022 CONSULAR OUTREACH IN NEEDHAM, MASSACHUSETTS PLAQUE OF APPRECIATION. Deputy Consul General Arman R. Talbo presented a Plaque of Appreciation to Mr. Rudolph Hermosa for his outstanding service and contribution to the Filipino Community by organizing the Consular Outreach in Needham, Massachusetts for 30 years since 1992. (Photo by PCG New York) Photo Release EGC-111-2022 2 August 2022 CONSULAR OUTREACH IN NEEDHAM, MASSACHUSETTS KABABAYANS IN MASSACHUSETS. Consulate personnel and volunteers from the Filipino community join Filipinos who reacquired their Philippine Citizenship during the consular outreach held in Needham, Massachusetts on 31 July 2022. (Photo by PCG New York)

Press Release EGC-023-2022 2 August 2022 PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL CONDUCTS CONSULAR OUTREACH IN NEEDHAM, MASSACHUSETTS NEW YORK – Close to 400 Filipinos in Massachusetts were served during the Konsulado On The Go conducted by the Philippine Consulate General in New York on 30-31 July 2022. The outreach team led by Deputy Consul General Arman R. Talbo rendered a total of 369 services during the two-day outreach which includes 205 passport applications, 67 legal documents, 12 civil registrations, and 85 applications for dual citizenship.  The outreach mission was held in partnership with community leader Mr. Rudy Hermosa with the support of the Philippine Nurses Association – New England and other Filipino-American groups and associations in the area. The Consulate conferred a plaque of appreciation to Mr. Hermosa for his outstanding service and contribution to the Filipino Community by organizing the Consular Outreach in Needham, Massachusetts for 30 years since 1992. Members of the Filipino Community expressed their sincere appreciation for the outreach program of the Consulate which brings the consular services closer to them without the need to travel 5-6 hours to New York to avail themselves consular services such as passports and other necessary documents. END

Press Release EGC-022-20222 June 2022 PHILCONGEN NY SHOWCASES CULTURAL DIVERSITY TO COMMEMORATETHE ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH NEW YORK 02 June 2022 – The Consulate General of the Philippines in New York held a cultural show to commemorate the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month  on 24 May 2022 at the Kalayaan Hall of the Philippine Center in New York.Traditional dance and music from the Chinese, Indian, Indonesian, Japanese, Pacific Islander and Philippine communities were featured during the cultural show as a means of bridging the cross-cultural communities of New York City, and fostering greater cultural understanding.In his welcome remarks during the event, Consul General Elmer G. Cato said that “In the midst of increased incidents of racism, discrimination, and violence against the AAPI community, our weapon is the soft power of art and culture.”For more information, visit https://www.newyorkpcg.dfa.gov.ph,  https://www.newyorkpcg.org,  https://www.facebook.com/PHLinNY/  or https://www.instagram.com/phinnewyork/.  END Left to right:  Consul General Elmer G. Cato  delivers his welcome remarks during the Asian Amrican Pacific Islander Heritage Month Cultural Show held on 24 May 2022 at the Kalayaan Hall of the Philippine Center in New York; Bottom right: Jameelah Lenises, Frank Ortega of Kinding Sindaw perform dance excerpts from epics and…

Photo Release EGC-102-202223 May 2022 CONSULAR OUTREACH IN ROCHESTER, NEW YORK The Consulate General of the Philippines successfully conducted its first consular outreach activity for the year at the Henrietta Recreation Center in Rochester, New York on 21 May 2022. Here, former Philippine citizens are having their petition for reacquisition for Philippine citizenship under Republic Act 9225 evaluated by the Consular Team. (Philippine Consulate General Photo by Ricarte Abejuela III) Photo Release EGC-103-202223 May 2022 CONSULAR OUTREACH IN ROCHESTER, NEW YORK The Consulate General of the Philippines successfully conducted its first consular outreach activity for the year at the Henrietta Recreation Center in Rochester, New York on 21 May 2022. Here, kababayan are able to apply for or renew their Philippine passports without needing to travel to New York. (Philippine Consulate General Photo by Ricarte Abejuela III) Photo Release EGC-104-202223 May 2022 CONSULAR OUTREACH IN ROCHESTER, NEW YORK The Consulate General of the Philippines successfully conducted its first consular outreach activity for the year at the Henrietta Recreation Center in Rochester, New York on 21 May 2022.  The Filipino-American Association of Rochester thanked the Consulate for coming to Rochester and serving the Filipino population there. (Philippine Consulate General Photo by…

Press Release EGC-021-202223 May 2022 NEW YORK PCG CONDUCTS CONSULAR OUTREACH ACTIVITY IN ROCHESTER, NEW YORK The Consulate General of the Philippines began its Consular Outreach season for 2022 by travelling to Rochester, New York for its “Konsulado on the Go” service which benefitted nearly 150 kababayan.The consular outreach mission was a co-sponsored by the Filipino American Association of Rochester, the Fil-Am Community of Upstate New York, Inc. (based in Syracuse, New York), and the Filipino American Association of Western New York (based in Buffalo, New York). The consular mission provided passport renewal, dual citizenship, and notarial services for members of the Filipino community in the Northwest of New York State.A total of 127 services were extended during the mission in Rochester.Ms. Tet Carreon-Varrera of the Filipino American Association of Rochester commended the Consulate Team for a job well done.“It was a very successful event. On behalf of the Filipino community, maraming maraming salamat po sa pagdala ng serbisyo ng Konsulado on the Go sa Rochester NY. Malaking tulong po ito sa ating mga kababayan. Mabuhay po kayong lahat!” Miss Varreon-Varrera said. The community and the organizers all look forward to a repeat visit next year.Also during the visit to…

Photo Release EGC-089-2022 14 May 2022 CONSULAR OUTREACH CONDUCTED IN BERGENFIELD, NEW JERSEY The Consulate General of the Philippines successfully conducted its first consular outreach activity at the Collon Hall in Bergenfield, New Jersey on 14 May 2022. Here, former Philippine citizens are having their petition for reacquisition for Philippine citizenship under Republic Act 9225. (Philippine Consulate General Photo by Ricarte Abejuela III) Photo Release EGC-090-2022 14 May 2022 CONSULAR OUTREACH CONDUCTED IN BERGENFIELD, NEW JERSEY The Consulate General of the Philippines successfully conducted its first consular outreach activity at the Collon Hall in Bergenfield, New Jersey on 14 May 2022. Here, kababayan are able to apply for or renew their Philippine passports without needing to travel to New York. (Philippine Consulate General Photo by Ricarte Abejuela III) Photo Release EGC-091-2022 14 May 2022 CONSULAR OUTREACH CONDUCTED IN BERGENFIELD, NEW JERSEY The Consulate General of the Philippines successfully conducted its 1st Consular Outreach Activity at the Collon Hall in Bergenfield, New Jersey on 14 May 2022.  The Mayor of Bergenfield thanked the Consulate for coming to Bergenfield and serving the Filipino population there. (Philippine Consulate General Photo by Jasmin Rodriguez) Photo Release EGC-092-2022 14 May 2022 CONSULAR OUTREACH CONDUCTED IN…

Press Release EGC-020-2022 14 May 2022 NEW YORK PCG CONDUCTS CONSULAR OUTREACH ACTIVITY IN BERGENFIELD, NEW JERSEY The Consulate General of the Philippines kicked off its Consular Outreach program for the year on Saturday with its “Konsulado on the Go” service in Bergenfield, New Jersey that served nearly 300 Kababayan. The consular outreach mission, which was undertaken in partnership with Bergenfield Mayor Arvin Amatorio, provided passport renewal, dual citizenship, and notarial services for members of the Filipino community in the area. A total of 167 services were extended during the mission in Bergenfield, which hosts one of the biggest Filipino population in New Jersey. Mayor Amatorio expressed his appreciation to the Consulate and to the Consular Team led by Consul Ricarte Abejuela III for accommodating his constituents. Kababayan also commended the team for their professionalization, friendliness, and efficiency. The outreach services were highly appreciated especially by the senior citizens who said it saved them time and effort to travel all the way to New York City.  The community and the organizers all look forward to a repeat visit in the near future. The Consulate has scheduled other outreach missions in the coming months as part of its efforts to extend…

Press Release EGC-019-2022 3 January 2022 FILIPINA VICTIM OF ANTI-ASIAN HATE IN STABLE CONDITION; ASIAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY CONDEMNS BRUTAL ATTACK Consul General Elmer G. Cato joined leaders of the Asian-American Community and local elected officials in a press conference outside the Yonkers City Hall on 15 March 2022 where they condemned the recent anti-Asian hate attack on a 67-year old Filipina. (Photo by Jose Magaso) NEW YORK - The 67-year-old Filipino woman who was seriously injured after she was brutally assaulted in an anti-Asian hate incident in New York is in stable condition and could be discharged from the hospital anytime, the Philippine Consulate General in New York said on Tuesday. Consul General Elmer G. Cato said the Consulate was informed of this development by the family of the victim, a dual citizen from the Ilocos Region, who sustained serious injuries to the head and face after she was savagely attacked inside her apartment building in Yonkers, on Friday. “We have reached out to the family of our kababayan and assured them that we will assist in whatever way we could,” the Consul General said. On Tuesday, Consul General Cato joined leaders of the Asian-American Community and local elected officials in…

Press Release EGC-018-202214 March 2022 NEW YORK AUTHORITIES URGED TO DO MORE AFTER 67-YEAR-OLD FILIPINA BECOMES THE LATEST VICTIM OF ANTI-ASIAN HATE CRIME A 67-year-old Filipino woman was seriously injured in the latest incident of a violent anti-Asian hate attack in Yonkers. (Screenshot from CBS New York). NEW YORK - The Philippine Consulate General in New York on Monday called on authorities “to do more to protect the vulnerable” as it expressed outrage over a violent anti-Asian hate attack that left a 67-year-old Filipino woman seriously injured.The latest incident took place on Friday evening and came a few days after the Consulate reminded members of the Filipino Community to be vigilant and to take the necessary precautions following two shoving incidents in Queens that left two elderly Filipino women injured.According to the Consulate the victim was entering her apartment building in Yonkers, New York, when she was attacked from behind by the suspect who punched and stomped her more than 125 times. The victim, who sustained fractures and lacerations to the head and face as well as bleeding in the brain, is recovering in a hospital.“We are outraged by this unspeakable act committed against another elderly member of the Filipino…

Photo Release EGC-072-202214 March 2022 PHILIPPINES MARKETED AS THE ULTIMATE RETIREMENT DESTINATION A public information campaign on why the Philippines is the ultimate retirement destination was held on Tuesday, 08 March 2022, via Zoom. The webinar, live streamed on Facebook, presented resource persons from the Philippine Retirement Authority, the Department of Labor and Employment, and the Department of Agriculture. Kababayan and foreigners alike learned about business and investment opportunities for prospective retirees, as well as reintegration programs for Overseas Filipino Workers. (Flyer by Margarita E. Manubay) Photo Release EGC-073-202214 March 2022 PHILIPPINES MARKETED AS THE ULTIMATE RETIREMENT DESTINATION: A public information campaign, organized by the Philippine Consulate General in New York and the Philippine Embassy in Lisbon, on why the Philippines is the ultimate retirement destination was held on Tuesday, 08 March 2022, via Zoom. The webinar, live streamed on Facebook, presented resource persons from the Philippine Retirement Authority, the Department of Labor and Employment, and the Department of Agriculture. Kababayan and foreigners alike learned about business and investment opportunities for prospective retirees, as well as reintegration programs for Overseas Filipino Workers. Tourism Attaché Francisco Lardizabal and General Manager of the Philippine National Bank were also present during the discussion…