U.S. NURSING COLLEGE PRESIDENT CALLS ON CONSUL GENERAL

PHOTO RELEASE NO. 71-2026

CHICAGO, 08 September 2026 – Ms. Mary Jane Evangelista, President of U.S. Nursing College, paid a courtesy call on Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano at the Philippine Consulate General in Chicago on 08 September 2026.

CONSUL GENERAL JOINS ILAMID’S 13TH FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

PHOTO RELEASE NO. 70-2026

SKOKIE, ILLINOIS, 19 September 2026 – Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano joined the Iligan-Lanao Association of the Midwest, Inc. (ILAMID) in celebrating its 13th founding anniversary and the annual Feast of Señor San Miguel Archangel on 19 September 2026 at the Holiday Inn Chicago North Shore in Skokie, Illinois.

FILIPINO-AMERICAN DESIGNER DIANA MICHELLE SHOWCASES DESIGNS AT CHICAGO’S “RETURN OF THE RUNWAY”

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CHICAGO, 17 September 2026 – Philippine Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano attended the Return of the Runway fashion show on 16 September 2026 at 900 North Michigan Shops, together with Consul Ella Karina Mitra-Yeager, to support Filipino-American designer Diana Michelle and celebrate the presence of Filipino-American talent in Chicago’s fashion.

ASEAN CONSULATES GENERAL IN CHICAGO FOSTER CAMARADERIE THROUGH FRIENDLY BOWLING

PRESS RELEASE NO. 48-2026

CHICAGO, 16 September 2026- The Consulates General of Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines came together for an ASEAN Bowling Camaraderie on 15 September 2026 at Lucky Strike in Niles, Illinois, bringing together officials and staff of the three (03) resident ASEAN consular posts in Chicago for an evening of friendly competition and fellowship.

CHICAGO PCG LAUNCHES 2027 VERY IMPORTANT PINOY TOUR – WINTER ESCAPADE EDITION

PRESS RELEASE NO. 41-2026

CHICAGO, 14 August 2026 – The Philippine Consulate General in Chicago launched the 2027 Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour - Winter Escapade Edition on 13 August 2026 at the Community Room of Seafood City Chicago, bringing together about 70 members of the Filipino-American community and partners for a preview of next year’s tour of the Philippines.

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL IN CHICAGO JOINS 2026 VERY IMPORTANT PINOY (VIP) TOUR; LAUNCHES 2027 TOUR

PRESS RELEASE NO. 38-2026

MANILA, Philippines, 20 July 2026 – Philippine Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano led the U.S. Midwest delegation to the 2026 Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour, which brought together 274 participants from across the US, including Hawaii and Guam, for a 10-day journey showcasing the Philippines' rich history, culture, and natural beauty.

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.