Consul General Mangalile announces upcoming Consulate events during quarterly Media Hour

Consul General Mangalile announces upcoming Consulate events during quarterly Media Hour Consul General Senen T. Mangalile (center standing) and Vice Consul Cathe Ryne Denice SAguilar (Far left standing) are joined by the Fil-Am Press Club members during the quarterly gathering between the Consulate and the Filipino-American media. (Photo by Maria Annette F. Aquino-Herrera) On 28 May, Consul General Senen T. Mangalile hosted a luncheon for the members of the Filipino-American media in New York during the quarterly Media Hour. During the luncheon, the Consul General announced the Consulate’s upcoming events for June and July. Tourism Attaché Francisco M. Lardizabal, Vice Consul Cathe Ryne Denice S. Aguilar, and Atty. Alejandra Clemente of Rajah Tours Philippines attended the event. For June, the Consulate has organized or co-organized a number of events to commemorate Philippine Independence Day. These include the Philippine Independence Day celebration on 4 June in Albany in partnership with the Office of New York State Assemblymember Steven Raga and the illumination of iconic landmarks in New York and Philadelphia on 12 June. On 17 June, a flag-raising ceremony at Bowling Green, in collaboration with the New York City Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, will honor the economic contributions of Filipinos…

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PH Consulate General in New York visits Boston Metropolitan Area in Massachusetts for trade and investment opportunities​

PH Consulate General in New York visits Boston Metropolitan Area in Massachusetts for trade and investment opportunities The Philippine Consulate General in New York, led by Consul General Senen T. Mangalile, undertook a visit to Massachusetts on 20-21 May to explore trade and investment opportunities. The tour included high-level meetings and visits to renowned research and development (R&D) institutions to foster collaboration between the Philippines and the Boston Metropolitan Area, particularly in innovation, sustainability, and economic growth. On 20 May, the delegation met with the Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion under Boston City Mayor Michelle Wu. Discussions centered on the comparative advantage of the Philippines in developing plant-based fibers such as abaca, banana, and pineapple. Boston representatives highlighted resources, including the Silklab at Tufts University, and its active partnerships with U.S.-based business incubators Sagely, Scroobious, and SeaAhead. They expressed strong interest in supporting the expansion of Filipino enterprises into the U.S. market. (Left photo) The Philippine Consulate General in New York delegation, led by Consul General Senen T. Mangalile [middle of the photo], at the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University. (Right photo) Consul General Mangalile explains the Consulate's Philippine Fiber and Textile program to Wyss…

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Philippine Consulate General in New York Conducts Consular Outreach Mission in Bristol, Connecticut

Philippine Consulate General in New York Conducts Consular Outreach Mission in Bristol, Connecticut  READY TO SERVE! Filipinos in Connecticut and nearby states awaiting their turn to avail of consular services at the community center of St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church in Bristol, CT. (Photo by Mr. Jose Magaso) NEW YORK, 27 May 2024 – The Philippine Consulate General in New York successfully conducted its first Consular Outreach Mission of the year in Bristol City, Hartford County, Connecticut on 24 and 25 May 2024. The mission served nearly 150 Filipinos residing in Connecticut and neighboring states. The outreach mission was conducted in partnership with the Pilipino Association of Connecticut, Inc. (PACI), led by its President, Mr. Bienvenido Balaoing, and took place at the community center of St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on both days. The range of consular services offered included passport application and renewal, retention and reacquisition of Philippine citizenship under RA 9225 (Dual Citizenship), civil registration, and the legalization and notarization of documents. On behalf of the Philippine Consulate, Vice Consul Paolo Marco Mapula, the team leader of the mission, expressed deep gratitude to PACI for their unwavering support and dedicated…

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New York PCG commemorates PH heritage with tour of Harvard Peabody Museum’s Philippine collection​

New York PCG commemorates PH heritage with tour of Harvard Peabody Museum's Philippine collection Consul General Senen T. Mangalile and Mrs. Maria Fe B. Mangalile admire the indigenous fabrics that form part of the Philippine collection at the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnography, Harvard University. (Photo by Vice Consul Cathe Aguilar) As part of its commemoration of Philippine National Heritage Month, the Philippine Consulate General in New York visited the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnography at Harvard University on 21 May to view its extensive Philippine collection. (Left photo) The Philippine Consulate General in New York delegation examines various pieces from the extensive Philippine collection under the care of the Peabody Museum. (Right photo) One of the earliest versions of the Philippine flag from the early 1900s, featuring a mythical sun with a face. (Photos by Vice Consul Cathe Aguilar) The Peabody Museum houses over 8,000 ethnographic and photographic materials from the Philippines, primarily acquired between 1900 and 1930 by renowned anthropologists, colonial administrators, and collectors such as Henry Otley Beyer, John M. Garvan, William Cameron Forbes, Lewis H. Farlow, and Olov Janse. Among the highlights of the collection were one of the earliest versions of the Philippine…

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Philippine Consulate celebrates the achievements of Filipino and Filipino-American graduates

Philippine Consulate celebrates the achievements of Filipino and Filipino-American graduates The graduates pose with Consul General Senen T. Mangalile during the 11th Philippine Graduation held at the Kalayaan Hall of the Philippine Center. (Photo by Ms. Ruth Galiza) The Philippine Consulate General in New York celebrated the achievements of 39 Filipino and Filipino-American graduates from colleges and universities across the ten states under Post’s jurisdiction in two ceremonies held in New York and Cambridge, Massachusetts. On 18 May 2024, Post held the 11th PGrad at the Kalayaan Hall of the Philippine Center, where 12 Filipino and Filipino-American graduates were given certificates of recognition and medals of excellence.  Among them, three individuals received special recognition for graduating with Latin honors, with two achieving summa cum laude and one cum laude. Pinoy Graduation 2024, held on 20 May 2024, recognized 27 graduates of Harvard University for their academic achievements. Organized with the Harvard Club of the Philippines Global, the ceremony was held at the Harvest Restaurant in Cambridge, Massachusetts Mr. James Kennie Dionisio, PGrad 2024, Summa Cum Laude graduate from Adelphi University, delivers the response from the graduates during the PGrad ceremony. (Photo by Ms. Nilkka Arenal) At both ceremonies, the undersigned…

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PH Consul General receives Olympic fencer Samantha Catantan, wishes her luck at Paris 2024

PH Consul General receives Olympic fencer Samantha Catantan, wishes her luck at Paris 2024 Consul General Senen T. Mangalile (left) warmly welcomes Ms. Samantha Kyle Catantan (right), the Philippine representative fencer for the 2024 Paris Olympics, at the Philippine Center in New York City on 17 May 2024. On 17 May, Consul General Senen T. Mangalile proudly welcomed Samantha Kyle Catantan, a Filipina fencer representing the country at the 2024 Summer Olympics, to the Philippine Center in New York City.Ms. Catantan recently qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics during the Asia-Oceania Zonal Olympic Qualifier held at Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, in April 2024. She has made history as the first Filipino fencer to qualify for the Olympics in 32 years and the first woman in the country’s history.During the courtesy call, Ms. Catantan shared her inspiring journey from humble beginnings in free fencing classes offered in her barangay in Quezon City to achieving Olympic status. She has been a Philippine National Fencing Team member since the age of 14, excelling as a foil fencer and demonstrating exceptional talent and dedication through local and international competitions.Currently an athletic scholar at Pennsylvania State University, Ms. Catantan has excelled academically and athletically. She…

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PH Consul General receives Fil-Am chess player and Woman FIDE Master Megan Paragua​

PH Consul General receives Fil-Am chess player and Woman FIDE Master Megan Paragua (Left) Fil-Am chess prodigy Megan Paragua shares a light moment with Consul General Senen T. Mangalile, showcasing her trophies from the World Cadet Rapid and Blitz Championships 2024 in Durres, Albania. (Right) In a friendly yet competitive chess match after the courtesy visit, Paragua demonstrates the skills that secured her victory against Mangalile. On 08 May, Consul General Senen T. Mangalile proudly welcomed Megan Althea Obrero Paragua, an 11-year-old Filipino-American chess prodigy and fifth-grade student at Columbia Grammar Preparatory School, to the Philippine Center in New York City. Paragua recently achieved remarkable success at the World Rapid & Blitz Cadet Chess Championship 2024, held from 25 to 29 April in Durres, Albania, where she won back-to-back world titles in the Rapid and Blitz categories for under-12 girls. Paragua previously earned her Woman FIDE (International Chess Federation) Master title at the 33rd Pan-American Youth Chess Festival 2023 held in Chicago, Illinois. Reflecting on her victory and what chess means to her, Paragua shared, “Chess allows me to showcase my strategic thinking. It’s a unique achievement that proves challenging yet rewarding.” Paragua attributed her passion for chess to her…

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Sentro Rizal New York presents Philippine indigenous tales at book reading

Sentro Rizal New York presents Philippine indigenous tales at book reading Ms. Jo Tiongson-Perez and Ms. Denise Orosa read from "Once Upon the Sun & Sea," captivating the audience with tales from the Philippines. (Photo by: Nikka Arenal) To celebrate Philippine National Heritage Month, the Philippine Consulate General in New York and Sentro Rizal New York featured “Once Upon the Sun & Sea: Indigenous Stories and Folk Tales from the Philippines” by authors Jo Tiongson-Perez and Denise Orosa at a book reading that drew a diverse crowd of approximately 50 attendees, including 25 children.  Before reading three stories from their book, Tiongson-Perez and Orosa shared how they visited various indigenous communities in the Philippines to curate the eleven stories that they then translated into English. “We wanted to widen the space for children’s stories beyond the Western classics by authors such as Hans Christian Andersen and Brothers Grimm by presenting folk tales from our indigenous communities which children from all backgrounds can also relate with,” said Tiongson-Perez. In his welcoming remarks, Consul General Senen T. Mangalile praised the authors’ efforts to ensure authenticity by directly working with the source communities. “Their collaboration with indigenous storytellers ensures that the stories from…

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PH Consulate in New York hosts Filipino journalists participating in Friends, Partners, Allies Reporting Tour

PH Consulate in New York hosts Filipino journalists participating in Friends, Partners, Allies Reporting Tour Officials of the Philippine Consulate General in New York engage with Filipino journalists at the Friends, Partners, Allies Program for Journalists in Kalayaan Hall, Philippine Center. (Photo by Nikka Arenal) On April 26 (Friday), the Philippine Consulate General in New York hosted an on-the-record courtesy call with Filipino journalists participating in the Friends, Partners, Allies Program for Journalists at the Kalayaan Hall, Philippine Center. The meeting aimed to deepen the Philippine Consulate’s engagement with the media and enhance the Philippine media’s understanding of the Philippine-U.S. bilateral relations and the Consulate’s activities in its jurisdiction. The event featured a panel consisting of Consul General Senen T. Mangalile, Tourism Attaché Francisco M. Lardizabal, and Undersecretary Ceferino S. Rodolfo from the Department of Trade and Industry’s Industry Development and Investment Promotions Group (IPG), who was in New York for a series of business meetings. The discussions focused on defense and security, economic cooperation, cultural exchanges, the dynamics of the Filipino and Filipino-American communities, and issues impacting overseas Filipino workers in the US Northeast. The discussions on defense and security delved into collaborative security measures essential for maintaining stability…

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New York PCG celebrates Filipino Food Month with flavors and festivities through ‘HANDOG’​

New York PCG celebrates Filipino Food Month with flavors and festivities through ‘HANDOG’ The Filipino community and non-Filipino food enthusiasts in New York enjoy the wide array of Filipino food items and products, such as coconut jam, ube jam, and snacks, during HANDOG. (Photo by Ruth Galiza) The Philippine Consulate General in New York, in collaboration with Hotel Edison, proudly presented “HANDOG: An Exquisite Showcase of Filipino Flavors and Festivities,” a two-day cultural event held on 05 and 26 April. This event was organized as part of the Consulate’s initiatives for this year’s Filipino Food Month with the theme, “Kalutong Filipino, Lakas ng Kabataang Makabago.”HANDOG showcased diverse food items and products crafted either in the Philippines or by Filipino artisans or entrepreneurs based in New York, focusing on captivating non-Filipino audiences. The Consulate partnered with Likha Art Cafe and Euneka Cakes & Drinks, aligning with the Consulate’s commitment to supporting Filipino micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and fostering economic empowerment within the community.Attendees were treated to captivating performances by Filipino cultural groups and performers, such as Kinding Sindaw, the University of the Philippines Alumni & Friends Rondalla, International Women Artists Inc., and the Philippine Cultural Community Organization. These performances…

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