Pag-IBIG Fund New York is now open!

Pag-IBIG Fund New York is now open to Filipinos living in the east coast.

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Filipinos in NY, NJ, CT & MA Solid Support for Sec Mar Roxas and Leni Robredo

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50 Senatorial Bets for May 2016 Polls in the Philippines

Here is the complete list of 50 senatorial candidates backed by the three major party for the upcoming May 2016 election in the Philippines.

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Why There Are More Single Women Than Men in NYC?

Current NYC ratio of women to men is 1.4:1. The answer is pretty simple, women in New York are too picky and that's the main reason why there are more women in this city than men. They want a fit guy who makes $500,000 a year.  They want someone over six feet, built and very attractive.  When a girl is in her 20's, she has been brainwashed by the society into thinking she has all the time in the world for family [if that's what she wants] and she can date around as long as she wishes. Not to think that her biological clock is ticking. While society won't admit it, women in this city also have way more choices than men. They can go onto an online dating site and receives 100's of messages every week.  If they are semi-attractive in person, they will get hit on at least several times per day or per week.  

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Certified List Of Filipino Voters Living in the East Coast & Seafarers for 2016 Election

Notice is hereby given that under Republic Act No. 9189, otherwise known as “The Overseas Absentee Voting Act of 2003”, as amended by Republic Act No. 10590, all citizens of the Philippines abroad, who are not otherwise disqualified by law, at least eighteen ( 18 ) years of age on the day of the elections, and who are registered overseas voters, may vote for President, Vice-President, Senators and Party-List Representatives.

All qualified Filipino citizens not registered as voters under Republic Act No. 8189, otherwise known as “The Voters Registration Act of 1996”, (the system of continuing registration) shall file an application for registration while those who are already registered under the said Act shall file an application for certification.

The 30-day voting period will commence on April 9, 2016 (Philippine time) until 3:00 o’clock in the afternoon of May 9, 2016 (Philippine time) at the Philippine embassy or consulate having jurisdiction over the place where the overseas voter is registered as such.

List of Voters under the Philippine Consulate General New York

For Seafarers

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The 7 Churches Visitation "Visita Iglesia" on Maundy Thursday

The Visita Iglesia tradition of worship-hopping from church to church during Lent is said to have originated during the Spanish colonial era. Visita Iglesia is an age-old practice in the Philippines wherein Filipino Catholics visit seven churches in vigil of the Blessed Sacrament, and in contemplation of the agony of Christ. Experience and enjoy a true Filipino tradition in NYC this coming Maundy Thursday. For those who are not familiar with this tradition, this will be a fun way to learn an important part of the Filipino culture. Below is the list of Catholic churches in Manhattan New York and the link to interactive Google map that will help you make your route plan https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=zzvWJntBuQ0Q.kt-ovTfeoVX4&hl=en_US

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How to Apply for Dual Citizenship at the Philippine Consulate New York

CLICK HERE TO PRINT THE FORM

Checklist of Supporting Documents enclosed: For the Principal

1. Fully Accomplished “Petition for Dual Citizenship and Issuance of Identification Certificate” Three (3) recent 2x2 photos (colored, plain background, and with collar) 
2. Application fee of US $50.00 (cash or money-order payable to the Philippine Consulate General New York)
3. Submit two (2) copies of the following, and bring the originals on the appointment date: 

• Certificate of Naturalization issued by the US
• US Passport (copy the data-page with photo)
• Latest Philippine Passport (copy the data-pages, photo, name, etc.)
• Philippine Birth Certificate (if born in the Philippines – NSO-issued Birth Certificate preferred) / Report of Birth with sign/seal of the Consulate / Embassy with jurisdiction over the place of birth (if born abroad);
• If applicant’s name is different from the birth certificate, Notarized Affidavit of Change of Name
• Marriage contract printed on NSO Security Paper (if marriage was celebrated in the Philippines) or Report of Marriage duly signed by the Embassy or Consulate which has jurisdiction over the place where the marriage was celebrated if applicant’s marriage was celebrated abroad (please read through our Report of Birth, Marriage, and Death Pages for guidance)
• If previously married: Marriage Certificate annotated by the NSO or Annulment/Divorce Decree

For each Dependent (unmarried children below 18 yrs old, born when both parents were already foreign citizens) submit:

• Two (2) recent colored passport photos 2” x 2” against a plain background
• Application fee of US $25.00 (cash or money-order payable to the Philippine Consulate General New York
• Submit two (2) copies of the following, and bring the originals on the appointment date:

            a) US Birth Certificate

            b) US Passport (copy the data-page with photo)

Mail THIS FORM and the above supporting documents to: (USPS Priority mail w/ delivery confirmation suggested)

Philippine Consulate General New York

556 Fifth Avenue

New York, NY 10036

Attention: Dual Citizenship Appointment Coordinator

NOTE: Walk-in applicants are accepted Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. A Seminar, followed by the Oath-taking, is conducted daily at 3:00pm.

For queries, email: phcongen.newyork@gmail.com or call 212-764-1330 ext 311 / 318; request for Merle Puruganan

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