The Republic of the Philippines
24 October 2019, New York City. –New York based Fil-Am artist Marie Fe B. Conde-Acera's first solo art exhibit "East-West Fusion: A Celebration of Filipino Culture in Colors" will open on 28 October 2019 at the Lobby Gallery of the of the Philippine Center.
The Consulate General of the Philippines successfully conducted its back-to-back Consular Outreach Activities in Newport, Rhode Island on 05 October 2019 and in Groton, Connecticut on 06 October 2019. The Consular Outreach team was led by Consul Ricarte Abejuela III and the following members: Ms. Marita Omar, Ms. Marianne Olfindo, Mr. Carlo Aspeli, Ms. Beverly Pellosis, Ms. Criselda Abril, Ms. Lisette Vasquez, Ms. Floresita Cuabo, Ms. Annalie Galang, and Mr Wilson Ros.
16 October 2019, New York City. –The Society of Philippine-American Artists (SPAA) held the opening reception of the 26th Annual SPAA Art Exhibition on 15 October 2019 at the Lobby Gallery of the Philippine Center. Members and officers of SPAA, artists, art enthusiasts,and members of the Filipino-American community attended the opening ceremony.
25 September 2019, New York City. - "Liwanag," an art exhibit by renowned Filipino-Spanish artist Maria Mari Murga, was successfully launched in the evening of 24 September, at the Lobby Gallery of the Philippine Center. The opening night was attended by Secretary of Foreign Affairs Teodoro Locsin Jr., Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel Romualdez, DFA Undersecretaries Enrique Manalo and Brigido Dulay who are in New York for the UN General Assembly.Mr. Henry B. Howard of the US-Philippines Society, Mr. Luca Parolari of Pintô Museum, art enthusiasts and members of the Filipino-American community in the tristate area likewise attended the opening ceremony.
23 September 2019, New York City –The Philippine Consulate General in New York (PCGNY) and Gulapa and Baclay LLP hosted a Forum on the Estate Tax Amnesty of the Philippines (Republic Act 11213) on 20 September 2019 at the Philippine Center.
20 September 2019, New York City –A solo art exhibit by the award winning Filipino-Spanish artist Maria Mari Murga entitled Liwanag will have its opening reception on 24 September 2019 at the Philippine Center Lobby Gallery.
13 September 2019 –Consul General Claro S. Cristobal met with the members of the Filipino-American Press Club of New York during the ConGen's Media Hour at the Philippine Center on 12 September 2019.
13 September 2019, New York – The Philippine Consulate General in New York, the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC), the Center for Strategic Reforms in the Philippines (CSR) and Philippine National Bank – New York (PNB New York) conducted a forum entitled "Kapihan at Kuwentuhan: Investing in the Philippines" on 11 September 2019 at the Philippine Center Kalayaan Hall.
10 September 2019, New York –Deputy Consul General Kerwin Orville C. Tatehanded a check in the amount of US$1,000.00, as financial assistance from the Philippine Government to Overseas Filipino WorkerMs. Lea Fe Abarcar Obillo on 29 August 2019 at the Philippine Consulate General in New York (PCGNY).
9 September 2019, New York – The world premiere of Felix Starro, the first off-Broadway musical created by Fil-Ams, was extended by Mayi Theater Company in New York in response to popular demand and critical acclaim. The show which was originally scheduled to run from 23 August to 15 September at the Theater Row has been extended to 21 September to enable more people to see the show