PH Consulate General in New York Holds First Consulate Saturday for 2019

PHOTO: The Philippine Consulate General in New York held its first Consulate Saturday for the year on 09 February 2019, where a total of 148 consular services were rendered with an increase of 26.50 percent from last year.

“This could indicate that more of our kababayans now regularly check our website and Facebook page for consular updates,” Consul General Claro S. Cristobal said.

In addition to the usual consular services offered by the Consulate General, the Pag-IBIG desk, managed by Mr. Michael F. Azucena, was also open to entertain queries and transactions.

The first Consulate Saturday coincided with the annual General Assembly of Fil-Am Community leaders.

The Consulate General opens to the public one Saturday every quarter, in addition to its weekend outreach missions, to cater to the needs of kababayans who cannot go to the Consulate General on weekdays.

The next Consulate Saturday will be held on 11 May 2019. (New York PCG photos)