New York PCG Conducts Consular Outreach Activities in Rhode Island and Connecticut

Consul Ricarte Abejuela III administering the oath to allegiance to former Filipinos in Newport, Rhode Island in line with their reacquisition of their Philippine Citizenship under RA 9225.

The Consulate General of the Philippines successfully conducted its back-to-back Consular Outreach Activities in Newport, Rhode Island on 05 October 2019 and in Groton, Connecticut on 06 October 2019. 

The Consular Outreach Team with the local partners, the Filipino-American Association of Newport, Rhode Island.

The Consular Outreach team was led by Consul Ricarte Abejuela III and the following members: Ms. Marita Omar, Ms. Marianne Olfindo, Mr. Carlo Aspeli, Ms. Beverly Pellosis, Ms. Criselda Abril, Ms. Lisette Vasquez, Ms. Floresita Cuabo, Ms. Annalie Galang, and Mr Wilson Ros.

Filipinos of Groton, Connecticut availing of the various consular services of the Consulate.

At the outreach in Newport, the team was able to process and approve a total of 48 ePassport applications, 16 citizenship reacquisition petitions, 26 documents, and 6 civil registry documents. The consular team was assisted by the National Federation of Filipino American Associations – Rhode Island in the one-day activity.

Filipinos of Newport, Rhode Island availing of the various consular services of the Consulate.

At the outreach in Groton, the team was able to process and approve a total of 47 ePassport applications, 22 citizenship reacquisition petitions, 16 documents, and 13 civil registry documents. The consular team was assisted by the KIDS Philippines, Inc. in the one-day activity.

The outreach activity started at 8:30 am and ended at 4:30 pm.

The Consular Outreach Team with KIDS Philippines, Inc., the local partners at Groton, Connecticut.

The Filipinos who availed themselves of the activity extended their gratitude to the Consulate for bringing consular services to their cities. They also commended the team for their professionalization, friendliness, and efficiency. The outreach services were highly appreciated and saved them the time and effort to travel all the way to New York. 

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