Press Release

Chicago, 17 June 2025 - The Philippine Cultural and Civic Center Foundation (PCCCF or Philippine Center) marked their Silver Anniversary with a Gala celebrating “Fiesta Filipiniana” on 14 June 2025 at the Brookfield Conference Center in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano attended the event upon the invitation of Mr. Gerry Ramos, PCCCF Executive Director.

In her remarks, the Consul General conveyed appreciation to the organization for its efforts to promote the best of Filipino culture and traditions. She also recognized the leadership of PCCCF Chairman Mr. Maximo L. Cueto Jr, MD.

Philippine Center serves as the home for the Filipino-Americans and the accredited Filipino American Organizations in Wisconsin. It is the only one in the US that has its own free medical clinic that serves the uninsured and underinsured. END

Photo from upper left to lower right:
1. Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano delivers her remarks
2. Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano with Hon. Michael Nietzke, Mayor of the City Greenfield, Wisconsin
3. Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano with Mr. Gerry Ramos (4th from left) and PCCF’s guests
4. Bakalz performs the Manobo Tribal Dance
5. The Philippine Cultural and Civic Center Foundation (PCCCF) group of performers