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PH CONSUL GENERAL MEETS WITH INDIANA STATE OFFICIALS, DISCUSSES
PROSPECTS FOR COOPERATION
Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano met with Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales and Lt. Governor’s Chief of Staff Sherry Ellis on 28 March 2025 at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis. Consul General Diano was accompanied by Consul Ella Karina Mitra.
Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano with Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales
In their meeting, Consul General Diano and Secretary Morales exchanged views on how to strengthen economic ties between the Philippines and the state of Indiana, and further existing engagements in the fields of election administration, transportation security, education, and trade.
This year’s fashion show featured modern and Filipiniana dresses made of hablon from Iloilo City, and designs by Antonio Doloso and Tata Blas Panuela, as well as the crowning of this year’s Reyna Elena. The entire program was also interspersed with performances by different community talents such as Ms. Ingrid Bantuan, FAASD Cultural Dance Group, Rhythm of the Island dancers, among others.
They also hoped to lead business missions to and from the Philippines in order to create strategic economic opportunities for delegations from both sides to engage with different businesses across borders and open more doors to new markets in the future.
Secretary Morales also committed his support for the many Filipinos living and working in Indiana, and assured the Consul General of his office’s assistance to the Filipino community in IN, particularly on the functions of his office that are relevant to them, such as the authentication/apostillization of documents and granting of authority to do business in IN.
Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano with Ms. Sherry Ellis, Chief of Staff of Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith
After her meeting with Secretary Morales, Consul General Diano met with Ms. Sherry Ellis, the Chief of Staff of Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith. Their discussions centered on the priorities of Lt. Governor Beckwith which include expanding the state’s agriculture industry.
The Consul General likewise extended her gratitude to Secretary Morales and to Lt. Governor Beckwith for hosting close to 26,000 Filipinos in Indiana. END
Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano met with Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales and Lt. Governor’s Chief of Staff Sherry Ellis on 28 March 2025 at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis. Consul General Diano was accompanied by Consul Ella Karina Mitra.
Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano with Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales
In their meeting, Consul General Diano and Secretary Morales exchanged views on how to strengthen economic ties between the Philippines and the state of Indiana, and further existing engagements in the fields of election administration, transportation security, education, and trade.
This year’s fashion show featured modern and Filipiniana dresses made of hablon from Iloilo City, and designs by Antonio Doloso and Tata Blas Panuela, as well as the crowning of this year’s Reyna Elena. The entire program was also interspersed with performances by different community talents such as Ms. Ingrid Bantuan, FAASD Cultural Dance Group, Rhythm of the Island dancers, among others.
They also hoped to lead business missions to and from the Philippines in order to create strategic economic opportunities for delegations from both sides to engage with different businesses across borders and open more doors to new markets in the future.
Secretary Morales also committed his support for the many Filipinos living and working in Indiana, and assured the Consul General of his office’s assistance to the Filipino community in IN, particularly on the functions of his office that are relevant to them, such as the authentication/apostillization of documents and granting of authority to do business in IN.
Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano with Ms. Sherry Ellis, Chief of Staff of Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith
After her meeting with Secretary Morales, Consul General Diano met with Ms. Sherry Ellis, the Chief of Staff of Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith. Their discussions centered on the priorities of Lt. Governor Beckwith which include expanding the state’s agriculture industry.
The Consul General likewise extended her gratitude to Secretary Morales and to Lt. Governor Beckwith for hosting close to 26,000 Filipinos in Indiana. END