UNSRC-Philippine Cultural Society

04/08/2026

ATM. 8-Division Boxing World Champion Manny Pacquiao speaks on Leveraging Sport for youth empowerment and prevention of violent extremism

This event will examine how sports development initiatives can be leveraged more systematically as part of broader strategies for youth empowerment, prevention of violence and extremism, and the promotion of inclusive and peaceful societies. It will provide a platform for Member States and stakehold...

03/21/2026

Happy International Women’s Month to all the strong Pinays in the UN Community and all around the world! 💪

Women’s leadership does not diminish with age—it deepens. Yet too often, women are expected to narrow their roles or step out of visibility just as their exp...

12/12/2025

UNSRC-Philippine Cultural Society is a proud partner along several Filpino organizations in New York at tonight’s Simbang Gabi sa Konsulado

11/03/2025

Save the Date: Saturday, 22 November 2025

Join us for a free hands-on Parol-Making Workshop and experience the art of crafting the traditional Filipino parol, a radiant symbol of hope, light, and community. Whether you’re a first-time participant or a seasoned maker, this activity is perfect for all ages.

Details to be provided soon.

07/27/2025

UN kids who participated at the Paaralan sa Konsulado 2025 had such a fantastic time learning about Filipino culture and meeting new friends! Congratulations to the organizers and volunteers! Philippine Consulate General in New York

04/28/2025

Dear UNSRC-PCS Family,



In case you missed it, the Philippine Consulate General in New York held an Overseas Voting Townhall for UNSRC-PCS registered Filipino voters last week. We appreciate the time and effort that Consul Ricarte Abejuela and his team put in to ensure our community is well-informed and equipped to make our votes count.

To recap, information on Overseas Voting can be found in the PCGNY website: https://newyorkpcg.org/pcgny/consular-services/overseas-voting/

Important links from the website are the lists of overseas voters eligible to participate in the 2025 national elections:

National Registry of Overseas Voters (NROV)
Certified List of Overseas Voters (CLOV) under the Jurisdiction of the Philippine Consulate General in New York
Certified List of Overseas Voters (CLOV) (Seafarer)
All qualified registered Filipino overseas voters in the United States may enroll by scanning the QR code or visiting the link:

https://ov.comelec.gov.ph/enroll

Important dates to remember (below):

Please feel free to pass on the information to other registered overseas voters in your circle. Last day of pre-voting enrollment is 7 MAY 2025

04/03/2025

The March 26 edition of UN Heritage Kitchen featured: Patok by Rach (based in Inwood, NY)

Rach arrived from the Philippines 9 years ago with the desire to work and eventually run her own fine dining restaurant. She graduated from culinary school in March 2020 only to find the industry upside down. Refusing to be defeated, she began catering which led her to create Patok by Rach.

Thank you Rach for sharing Filipino cuisine to the UN!

04/02/2025

01/10/2025

Dear PCS members,

First, I would like to wish you all a happy and prosperous New Year!

2024 has been a great year for UNSRC-Philippine Cultural Society. True to our commitment to the Three Cs: Camaraderie, Community, and Culture, we started our term in March by immediately planning our first get-together so we can finally meet in person again.

On 17 April we had our lunch picnic by the Cherry Blossoms which was attended by many of us. To celebrate the 126th Philippine Independence Day, we had lechon and rice for our Lunch Fiesta on 12 June. On 24 October, we celebrated Filipino American History Month with a special prix fixe dinner prepared by Chef Aris Tuason exclusively for UNSRC-PCS in his restaurant 87 Ludlow. To celebrate World Children’s Day on 20 November, we collected toys which we shipped in balikbayan boxes to children’s institutions in the Philippines. To celebrate Filipino Christmas, we joined other Filipino communities in New York by being one of the sponsors and by participating on the last day of the Simbang Gabi sa Konsulado held on 9 December. Lastly, we partnered with the Philippine Mission to the UN in putting together a special concert by the Loboc Children’s Choir at the Sputnik Lobby of the UN Conference Building on 20 December. This event was very well attended and the choir literally put the audience to tears. All these activities plus our regular “Anong Balita” email broadcasts, our birthday card greetings, and regularly updating of the UNSRC social media presence (Facebook, Instagram, iSeek, Microsoft Engage, WhatsApp), what a year! I cannot thank enough my fellow officers—Monica, Alvin, Arra, Ethel, Rose, Monina, Celeste, Lina—for their hard work and support in the past year. And to you, UNSRC-PCS members, maraming salamat sa pagsama sa pagdiwang ng ating kulturang Filipino bagamat malayo tayo sa Pilipinas. We did not completely leave the Philippines because we brought a part of the Philippines in us.

This year is a bigger year for UNSRC-PCS as we celebrate our 30th anniversary! To kick off the celebration, I would like to remind and invite you once again to our post-holiday Karaoke bonding Sing Loud and Proud (see poster attached) on Thursday, 16 January at Duet 48. Bring your friends and colleagues and we’ll sing the night away! Please confirm your attendance by sending payment to Rose and Monica by Tuesday, 14 January.

Let us all make 2025 another year of UNSRC-PCS! We hope to see more of you this year.

-Florian, UNSRC PCS President

12/24/2024

Loboc Children's Choir @ UNHQ-NY