NEW YORK PCG AND PDOT NY UNVEIL 2024 VERY IMPORTANT PINOY (VIP) TOUR

NEW YORK PCG AND PDOT NY UNVEIL 2024 VERY IMPORTANT PINOY (VIP) TOUR Consul General Senen T. Mangalile welcomes close to 100 guests to the launch of the 2024 iteration of the Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour. The Philippine Consulate General in New York is the lead coordinator of this year’s tour. (Photo by Nikka Arenal) The Philippine Consulate General in New York, in partnership with the Philippine Department of Tourism’s New York Office, officially launched the 2024 Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour on 23 January 2024 at the Kalayaan Hall, Philippine Center in New York.  The event was attended by approximately 100 guests, including airline representatives, travel agencies, members of the Filipino-American press, and individuals from various Filipino community organizations. Scheduled to take place from 21 to 30 July 2024, the upcoming VIP Tour promises an immersive exploration of the captivating destinations of Manila, Bacolod, Cagayan de Oro, and Bukidnon. Consul General Senen T. Mangalile's welcome remarks set a resonant tone for the evening, highlighting the pivotal role of Filipino Americans as cultural ambassadors. He stated, "I encourage you to view the VIP Tour as a homecoming—a chance to learn or rediscover the Philippines. This year's VIP Tour is particularly noteworthy, as…

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PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL IN NEW YORK AND NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SIGN THE DEED OF DONATION

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…

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THE PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL IN NEW YORK KICKS OFF THE 18-DAY CAMPAIGN TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN

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.

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

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…

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PHOTO EXHIBIT ON ARCHIPELAGIC STATES TAKES CENTER STAGE IN NEW YORK

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…

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

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…

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