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CONSUL GENERAL GRACES THE OPENING OF ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE ASSOCIATION OF ILLINOIS (ZAMNAI) ASSOCIATION OFFICEK
PHOTO RELEASE NO. 11-2026Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano graced the opening of the association office of the Zamboanga del Norte Association of Illinois (ZAMNAI) on 07 March 2026, located at 3525 W. Peterson Avenue, Suite 606, Chicago, Illinois.
CHICAGO PCG LAUNCHES “80 FOR 80” PROJECT TO RECOGNIZE FILIPINO-AMERICAN WOMEN LEADERS
PRESS RELEASE NO. 05-20269 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.
CONSULATE GENERAL PARTICIPATES AS PANELIST IN ILLINOIS CHAMBER’S 2026 GLOBAL TRADE OUTLOOK
PHOTO RELEASE NO. 10-2026The PHL Consulate General, represented by Consul Melvin Almonguera, participated in a panel discussion on regional developments during the Illinois Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Global Trade Outlook held on 27 February 2026 at Instituto Cervantes in Chicago. He was joined in the panel by Director Mario Quina of the Portuguese Trade and Investment Agency in Chicago, Consul Gabriel Mendoza of the Mexican Consulate General, and Mr. Jean-François Hould of the Québec Government Office in Chicago.
CONSUL GENERAL MEETS THAI COUNTERPART IN COURTESY CALL
PHOTO RELEASE NO. 09-2026Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano welcomed Ms. Bacharee Puengpak, the Kingdom of Thailand’s newly arrived Consul General in Chicago, at the Philippine Consulate on 02 March 2026. The visit served as an introductory call following Consul General Puengpak’s arrival in the city last week.
PHILIPPINE CONSUL GENERAL ATTENDS RIBBON-CUTTING AND OPENING OF THE OBLATION SUITE AT THE RIZAL CENTER
PHOTO RELEASE NO. 08-2026Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano accompanied by Cultural Officer Mary Joy Duran-Mortel attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony and opening of the Oblation Suite on 01 March 2026 at the Rizal Center.
PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL IN CHICAGO PARTNERS WITH SULZER REGIONAL LIBRARY AND MS. GERALDINE MARTINEZ-BENZ FOR NATIONAL ARTS MONTH CELEBRATION
PRESS RELEASE NO. 04-2026The Philippine Consulate General in Chicago, in partnership with the Sulzer Regional Library, successfully hosted a painting activity titled “Sip, Paint, Relax” featuring artist Geraldine Martinez-Benz on 28 February 2026 at the Sulzer Regional Library.
CHICAGO PCG PROVIDES CONSULAR SERVICES IN SECOND OUTREACH MISSION FOR 2026 IN OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS
PRESS RELEASE NO. 03-2026CHICAGO, 23 February 2026 - The Philippine Consulate General in Chicago conducted a consular outreach mission in Overland Park, Kansas, on 21 February 2026. Its second consular outreach mission for the year, the one day event was held at the Filipino Cultural Center Foundation, West 79th St., Overland Park, Kansas 66204 (or some 512 miles away from Chicago), in collaboration with the Filipino Association of Greater Kansas City led by its President, Atty. Angela Fitle, and community leaders Ms. Rachel Manakul and Ms. Helen Austin.
CHICAGO PCG REGISTERS ELIGIBLE FILIPINO VOTERS FOR THE 2028 PHILIPPINE OVERSEAS ELECTIONS
PRESS RELEASE NO. 01-20262 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. 75-2025CHICAGO, 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.
