Press Release

CONSUL GENERAL DIANO CALLS ON MISSOURI GOVERNOR MIKE KEHOE, 8 APRIL 2025

08 April 2025, Jefferson City, Missouri - Chicago PCG Consul General Atty. Melanie Rita B. Diano called on Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe at the Missouri Capitol State.

Consul General Diano apprised Governor Kehoe about the Philippines, the Filipinos in Missouri numbering about 26,000 and mostly working in the healthcare, education and engineering sectors, and the economic ties that link the Philippines and Missouri.

Consul General Melanie Rita Diano engaged in a conversation with Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe (ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF RICHARD OSEA)

Consul General Diano apprised Governor Kehoe about the Philippines, the Filipinos in Missouri numbering about 26,000 and mostly working in the healthcare, education and engineering sectors, and the economic ties that link the Philippines and Missouri.

Governor Mike Kehoe holds the token presented by Consul General Melanie Rita Diano.

In 2024, the Philippines enjoyed a trade surplus with Missouri valued at US$74.6 million while total exports from the Philippines to Missouri reached USD124.9 million for the year..END