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Browse community-recommended rooms and apartments for Filipinos in New York. Find safe, affordable housing and kababayan roommates in Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan and beyond.

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Craving Filipino food in New York? Explore community favorites for kare-kare, lechon, halo-halo and more, plus Filipino grocery stores and bakeries around the city.

Live, Work & Thrive as a Filipino in New York

Tips, guides and real-life stories about Filipino life in NYC – work, commuting, budgeting, fun things to do, and how to build your support network in the city.

Filipino Festivals, Parades & Cultural Events in NYC

Stay updated on Filipino festivals, parades and cultural events in New York. Join dancers, musicians, and community groups proudly showcasing our culture.

Friday, April 14, 2017

Philippine Consulate General New York - Office Hours, Consular, Legal Services & Fees


Text photos above are actual notifications posted at the PH Consulate NY office wall

The Consulate General of the Republic of the Philippines - New York
Address: 556 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10036
Telephone: (212) 764-1330
Fax No.: (212) 764-6010
Duty Officer-Mobile Phone: (917) 294-0196 - For Emergencies only

The Consular and Legal Section is open to the public Monday through Friday, except on selected Philippine and American Holidays. 
Office Hours: Mon to Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm (open during lunch hour) 

Passport Renewal: Acceptance of applications: 9:00am-4:00pm

Requirements:
  1. Actual old passport
  2. Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)-issued birth certificate, original and photocopy (Copies may be ordered online via www.ecensus.com.ph) 
  3. Proof that applicant has not applied for foreign citizenship (i.e. valid green card, valid visa, dual citizenship certificate, etc).

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

NEW IDNYC BENEFITS FOR 2017



Two years after Mayor de Blasio and Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito launched IDNYC, 1 million proud New Yorkers have signed up. This makes IDNYC the largest municipal ID card program in the country. 

In 2017 IDNYC will be available at no charge and we've launched a new digital portal make it easier than ever to enroll, replace a lost or stolen card, and manage your IDNYC appointment. 

In addition, with IDNYC you can easily view and print your own, or your child's, immunization records online. These records are often needed to enroll for school, college, summer camp, and more.

This year's list of cultural partners includes 40 organizations, 11 of which are new to the program. All cardholders can redeem a membership at cultural benefit partners for 2017 at no cost, regardless of the year their card was issued.

Participating cultural institutions in 2017 include the sites below:
  • BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music)
  • Brooklyn Children’s Museum
  • Film Forum
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Museum at Eldridge Street
  • Museum of Modern Art
  • Museum of Arts and Design
  • Queens Museum
  • Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden
For the complete list and terms of eligibility visit www.nyc.gov/idnyc

Finally, in 2017 we've added new benefits for cardholders. 

CourseHorse
Receive 15% off any NYC class purchased through CourseHorse.com for a maximum savings of $50 per class. CourseHorse offers over 75,000 classes to choose from, ranging from cooking and language to business and coding.

Baruch Performing Arts Center
Get 15% off on all BPAC productions, 20% off concessions items, $10 rush tickets on the day of the performance, invitations to members-only events, and more.

Chelsea Film Festival (CFF)
IDNYC cardholders will receive up to 50% off on CFF memberships, festival passes and more. 

Sunday, April 9, 2017

Ride Free on the La Guardia Airport Link Q70 Express Bus

No fee is being collected to and from Woodside Queens station to La Guardia Airport effective today till April 17th 2017.