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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Easy Guide to Renew Your Philippine Passport at the Consulate of New York

The Philippines has instituted the electronic passport (ePassport) system for all its citizens. The ePassport features microchip technology and a host of other security features thereby ensuring that Philippine passports are virtually tamper-proof. ePassport issuance is also compliant with the security standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The Philippine ePassport has an integrated circuit (chip) within its pages containing data that are essential in verifying the identity of the passport holder. These include the personal biographical information found on the data page of the passport, the biometrics of the passport holder, the unique chip identification number, and a digital signature to verify the authenticity of the data stored on the chip. The chip technology allows the information stored in an ePassport to be read by special chip readers at almost every international port of entry.

If you are a citizen of the Philippines residing in the United States, you must apply in person to get your Philippine passport renewed. Because a renewal application can take up to six weeks to process, start thinking about your passport renewal well in advance of your departure date. If you live in or around New York, you will need to visit the Philippine Consulate General in New York.

STEP 1
Complete your passport renewal application with blue or black ink. The form must be filled out completely and legibly. You can also opt to type up the form. You can either pick up the form when you go to the Philippine Consulate of New York, or download it and print it out from the consulate's website.

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