CONSULATE GENERAL ATTENDS PHILIPPINE AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF GREATER CHICAGO’S NETWORKING AND PICKLEBALL SOCIAL

PHOTO RELEASE NO. 20-2026

The PHL Consulate General, represented by Consul Melvin Almonguera and Atty. Mark Arinquin, joined the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Chicago (PACCGC) in its Networking & Pickleball Social on 03 May. Held at Pickledilly Skokie, the event brought together the Chamber’s members and supporters, underscoring its growing role as a platform for collaboration and shared success among Filipino-American corporate leaders and entrepreneurs.

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL SUPPORTS FILAM BAROQUE ENSEMBLE CONCERTS

PHOTO RELEASE NO. 19-2026

1 and 2 May 2026, Chicago - Representatives of the The Philippine Consulate General in Chicago attended the FilAm Baroque Ensemble concerts held at the Rizal Center on 01 May 2026 and First Presbyterian Church of Evanston on 02 May 2026.

CONSUL GENERAL HIGHLIGHTS PHL DIGITAL SERVICES AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES DURING A BUSINESS MEETING IN OMAHA

PHOTO RELEASE NO. 18-2026

Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano highlighted digital and investment opportunities in the PHL during a business meeting held on 02 May 2026 in Omaha, Nebraska. The gathering was hosted by Mr. Christopher Frankland, founder of InsurTech360, and brought together executives from FPT Corporation and Benekiva, as well as Filipino-American Nebraska State Senator Rita Sanders.

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL IN CHICAGO HOSTS “FOOD ROOTS” SCREENING, HIGHLIGHTING FILIPINO IDENTITY, HERITAGE, AND CUISINE

PRESS RELEASE NO. 24-2026

Chicago, Illinois - The Philippine Consulate General in Chicago successfully hosted a special screening of the documentary Food Roots on 30 April 2026 at FACETS Cinema in Chicago. The event was attended by County Cook Treasurer Maria Pappas, Consuls General and members of the consular corps, business partners, Filipino restaurant owners, and members of the Filipino-American community.

CHICAGO PCG’S RESIDENT ELECTION AND REGISTRATION BOARD (RERB) CONVENES AND APPROVES 428 OVERSEAS VOTING APPLICATIONS

PRESS RELEASE NO. 22-2026

21 April 2026 - Led by Resident Election and Registration Board (RERB) Chairperson Ma. Theresa M. Alders, together with members, Atty. Eunika Lesli R. Leyva-Tiongco and Ms. Rocylyn T. De Leon, convened its first hearing and approved 428 overseas voting applications for registration, certification, correction of entries, and transfers filed with the Consulate General from 01 December 2025 to 31 March 2026.

PHILIPPINE CONSUL GENERAL IN CHICAGO STRENGTHENS PHILIPPINES-MISSOURI RELATIONS

PRESS RELEASE NO. 21-2026

Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano paid a courtesy call on Secretary of State Denny Hoskins on 22 April 2026 at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City, Missouri.

CHICAGO PCG LAUNCHES “80 FOR 80” PROJECT TO RECOGNIZE FILIPINO-AMERICAN WOMEN LEADERS

PRESS RELEASE NO. 05-2026

9 March 2026 (Friday), Chicago - The Philippine Consulate General in Chicago launched the “80 for 80” Project, which aims to document and recognize Filipino-American women’s work in the midwest United States that raise the profile of the Philippines, as well as benefit Filipinos and Filipino-Americans. The “80 for 80” Project is a brainchild of the Consulate’s Gender and Development Section in support of the 2026 National Women’s Month Celebration (NWMC) and the 80th anniversary of Philippines-United States diplomatic friendship.

CHICAGO PCG REGISTERS ELIGIBLE FILIPINO VOTERS FOR THE 2028 PHILIPPINE OVERSEAS ELECTIONS

PRESS RELEASE NO. 01-2026

2 January 2025 - The Philippine Consulate General in Chicago continues its drive to assist eligible Filipino voters in preparation for the 2028 Philippine Overseas Elections.

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL IN CHICAGO SIGNS DEAL TO ROLL OUT NEW E-PAYMENT SYSTEM

PRESS RELEASE NO. 75-2025

CHICAGO, 24 November 2025 – In line with its commitment to strengthen and modernize consular service delivery, the Philippine Consulate General in Chicago signed a subscription agreement on the implementation of an electronic payment system with Cliqbux LLC on 24 November 2025 at the Kalayaan Hall of the Consulate. The digital payment platform will enable the Consulate to offer secure, convenient, and streamlined electronic payment options to the public.