Philippine Embassy in Washington DC, USA

[READ] OVER 280 FILIPINOS ENLIST AS OVERSEAS VOTERS AT FIELD REGISTRATION IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA

The Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C. registered a total of 288 overseas Filipino voters during a field registration conducted in Atlanta, Georgia on 9 to 11 May 2026.

Full Press Release: https://tinyurl.com/3mwbzuwv

[READ] PH EMBASSY GOES TO ATLANTA FOR CONSULAR OUTREACH

The Philippine Embassy served hundreds of Filipinos in Georgia and neighboring states during a consular outreach conducted in Atlanta on May 9 to 11, 2026.

Full Press Release: https://tinyurl.com/yhy52e6y

[LOOK] EMBASSY OFFICIALS ADVANCE COMMUNITY RELATIONS WITH FILIPINO LEADERS IN WASHINGTON DC

Deputy Chief of Mission Felipe F. Cariño III (center) and Minister and Consul General Zoilo A. Velasco (front, 3rd from left) warmly welcomed members of the local Filipino community during a meet-and-greet session held at the Philippine Embassy, reaffirming the Embassy’s commitment to strengthening ties with the Filipino American community and fostering meaningful people-to-people connections. The intimate gathering allowed for meaningful exchanges and a more personal introduction, especially as both officials have recently assumed their respective posts.

Photo Press Release: https://tinyurl.com/392d2wae

On Memorial Day, the Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C. honors the servicemembers whose courage, sacrifice, and devotion laid the foundation for an enduring alliance and a shared commitment to freedom.

As we commemorate 80 years of Philippine-U.S. diplomatic relations and the 75th anniversary of the PH-US Mutual Defense Treaty, we remember the generations of Filipino and American servicemembers who stood together in moments of war, hardship, and uncertainty, and whose legacy continues to strengthen the enduring friendship, alliance, and partnership between our two nations.

May their service remind us of the cost of freedom and the responsibility we share in pursuing peace, security, and dignity for future generations.
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[READ] SENTRO RIZAL-WASHINGTON D.C. WRAPS UP 2026 EMBASSY ADOPTION PROGRAM WITH SOUSA MIDDLE SCHOOL

On 21 May 2026, the Sentro Rizal Washington D.C. of the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines welcomed sixth-grade students from Sousa Middle School, together with representatives from the Washington Performing Arts and DC Public Schools (DCPS), for the culmination of this year’s Embassy Adoption Program (EAP) at the Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C.

Full Press Release: https://tinyurl.com/yc592fxe

[LOOK] PH EMBASSY RECEIVES MURAL PAINTING “HARIMANOK: BAYANG MAPAG-IMBULOG” BY KUBLAI MILLAN, HONORING A SOARING PHILIPPINE NATION

Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel G. Romualdez formally received Harimanok: Bayang Mapag-Imbulog (A Nation That Soars) from acclaimed Filipino Mindanaon artist Rey Mudjahid "Kublai" Ponce Millan, during an handover ceremony at the Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C. on 18 May 2026.

Photo Press Release: https://tinyurl.com/4kfas92t

[READ] PH TOP ENVOY MEETS INCOMING US ENVOY TO THE PHILIPPINES, H.E. LEE LIPTON

Philippine Ambassador to the U.S. Jose Manuel G. Romualdez met with incoming U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Lipton ahead of the latter’s departure for his tour of duty in the Philippines.

Full Press Release: https://tinyurl.com/4zzhwueu

[ANNOUNCEMENT] YOU HAVE 500 DAYS TO REGISTER TO BE ABLE TO VOTE FOR THE NEXT PRESIDENT

The 2028 Philippine National Elections are coming, and you can vote for the next President even if you’re abroad.

If you are a qualified Filipino, you can register now as an Overseas Voter. Overseas voter registration ends on 30 September 2027. That’s plenty of time to register at the Philippine Embassy in Washington DC, or at your nearest Philippine Consulate General in the United States.

Over 1,500 kababayan have already registered at the Philippine Embassy in Washington DC.

Don't wait until the last day! Register now. Visit tinyurl.com/OverseasVote2028 to know more about the overseas voter registration process.

Maraming salamat.

[ICYMI] Kabayan, May Karapatan Ka! 🇵🇭

The Philippine Embassy and Consulates General in the United States are here to ensure that Filipinos are informed, safe, and supported.
Kabayan, you deserve to know your rights.

All Filipinos in the United States have rights, regardless of immigration status. Here’s a quick guide to migrant worker and immigration rights to help you stay informed and protected.

If you need assistance, our 24/7 consular hotlines are available to support Filipinos in urgent situations.

[SHARE] KABAYAN, IS YOUR PASSPORT READY FOR SUMMER TRAVEL?

The Philippine Embassy in Washington DC shares the following tips to avoid last-minute stress this summer:

• If your passport is expiring in 2028, now is the best time to renew it
• Make sure your passport is valid and in good condition before booking your flight
• Check your destination's visa requirements
• Keep copies of your passport

Passport applications require an appointment and in-person appearance. There is no expedited processing for passport applications made outside the Philippines. It takes 6 to 8 weeks for the release of passports.

Visit tinyurl.com/myPHpassport for your more information.