{"id":3384,"date":"2020-03-06T17:39:46","date_gmt":"2020-03-06T22:39:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newyorkpcg.org\/pcgny\/2020\/03\/06\/advisory-1-on-the-coronavirus-2019-covid-19\/"},"modified":"2020-08-29T13:42:31","modified_gmt":"2020-08-29T17:42:31","slug":"advisory-1-on-the-coronavirus-2019-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newyorkpcg.org\/pcgny\/2020\/03\/06\/advisory-1-on-the-coronavirus-2019-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"ADVISORY # 3 ON THE CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19)"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the recent confirmation of cases of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Manhattan and Westchester, New York,as well as other states in the U.S. Northeast, the Philippine Consulate General in New York, in an effort to protect our clientele and personnel, intends to implement the following guidelines starting 09 March 2020 for our kababayans who wish to avail of our services, until the COVID 19 situation has stabilized,:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7         Temporarily hold off any transactions with the Philippine Consulate unless it is an emergency or of vital importance;<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7         Do not proceed to the Philippine Consulate if you are feeling sick or experiencing any cold or flu symptoms;<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7         Only the applicant should enter the Philippine Consulate. Exceptions are adults who need to accompany infants, minors, persons with disabilities, or individuals with special circumstances;<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7         Avoid congregating at the lobby or waiting area of the Philippine Consulate; and<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7         Practice good hygiene when in the Philippine Consulate by disinfecting your hands with the hand sanitizers made available to the public, or by washing your hands.<\/span><\/p>\n

*** Procedural adjustments to avail of our services will also be carried out to minimize the need to personally appear at the Philippine Consulate. For further instructions, please click<\/span><\/p>\n

index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1883 <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

The Philippine Consulate General in New York appreciates the cooperation of our kababayans, as we continue to remain vigilant on public health updates by visiting the following links \u2013<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7         CDC: https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/media\/dpk\/diseases-and-conditions\/coronavirus\/coronavirus-2020.html<\/a>
<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7         New York State Health Department: https:\/\/www.health.ny.gov\/diseases\/communicable\/coronavirus\/<\/a>
<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7         Department of Health of the Philippines: https:\/\/www.doh.gov.ph\/2019-nCoV<\/a>
<\/span><\/p>\n

For those needing to travel, the Consulate General strongly recommends that you heed travel advisories issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. State Department, Philippine Bureau of Immigration and Department of Health as well as government authorities of the countries you intend to visit.<\/span><\/p>\n

Maramingsalamat po.<\/span><\/p>\n

05 March 2020<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

HOW TO AVAIL OF SERVICES <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

DURING THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\n

SERVICE<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

IS PERSONAL APPEARANCE NECESSARY?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

RECOMMENDATION<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Passport Application <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Yes<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Defer applying for a passport unless and until your passport has expired and you have an urgent trip ahead.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Civil Registration<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

(Reports of Birth, Marriage, or Death)<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

No<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Mail documentaryrequirements to:<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

Philippine Consulate General in New York<\/span><\/p>\n

Attn: Civil Registration Unit<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

556 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10036<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Notarization of documents (e.g. Special Power of Attorney; Affidavits; Contracts)<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

No<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Obtain an \u201cApostille Certificate\u201d instead, which, in most cases, could be obtained by mail.<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

Have the document notarized first by a local notary public, then have it \u201cApostilled\u201d by the Office of the Secretary of State which has jurisdiction over your place of residence.<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

For more information, please check with your respective Offices of the Secretary of State.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

\u201cDual Citizenship\u201d\/Retaining or Reacquiring Philippine Citizenship <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

No<\/span><\/b> for preprocessing of documents.<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Yes<\/span><\/b>for oath-taking<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Email scanned documentary requirements to:<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span><\/a>newyorkpcg.dual@dfa.gov.ph<\/a>with the email subject: \u201cRequest to Preprocess\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

OR <\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

Mail photocopies<\/span> of documentary requirements to:<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

Philippine Consulate General in New York<\/span><\/p>\n

Attn: Dual Citizenship Unit<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

556 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10036<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

Once all documents are found complete, you will be contacted to schedule your oath-taking.<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Visa <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

No<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Mail documentary requirements to:<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

Philippine Consulate General in New York<\/span><\/p>\n

Attn: Visa Unit <\/span><\/i><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

556 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10036<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Overseas Voters Registration<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Yes<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Defer registering during this critical time. Registration is open until September 2021. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Social Security System Services<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

No<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Please contact:<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

Ms. Celenia D. Dimaano<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

SSS Representative<\/span><\/p>\n

Telephone No. 646-684-3872<\/span><\/p>\n

dimaanocd@sss.gov.ph<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Pag-IBIG Services<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

No<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Please contact:<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Mr. Michael F. Azucena<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Pag-IBIG Representative<\/span><\/p>\n

Telephone No. +1 646 8696690<\/span><\/p>\n

Mobile No. +1 646 832 6208<\/span><\/p>\n

popnewyork@pagibigfund.gov.ph<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

When mailing, please include a <\/b><\/span>self-addressed prepaid stamped envelope, preferably Priority Mail, with tracking number<\/span><\/b>, that we will use to mail you back.<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Please visit <\/span>www.newyorkpcg.org<\/span><\/a> for documentary requirements on any of our consular services. <\/span><\/p>\n

***nothing follows***<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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