Press Release

The University of the Philippines Alumni Association of Greater Chicago hosted a welcome dinner in honor of Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano on 14 March 2025 at Ming Hin Cuisine in Chicago. The Consul General was accompanied by Consul Ma. Theresa M. Alders.

During the dinner, Consul General Diano discussed with UPAAGC the upcoming projects of the Consulate, in particular next year’s activities to celebrate the 80 th Anniversary of Philippines-US relations. She also outlined her main priorities during her tenure as Consul General including growing the Consulate’s partnership with the different Filipino community organizations in the US Midwest, including UPAAGC.

UPAAGC is a nonprofit organization of alumni, former students and friends of uP.END