The Philippine Consulate General in Chicago commemorated Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) on 10 April 2026 through a solemn and meaningful program honoring the courage, sacrifice, and enduring legacy of Filipino and American soldiers during the Second World War.

CHICAGO 10 April 2026- Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano met with South Dakota State University (SDSU) officials led by Mr. Dennis Hedge, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, on 08 April at SDSU in Brookings, South Dakota. She was accompanied by Consul Melvin Almonguera. The meeting followed an earlier introductory call with SDSU Extension’s Dr. Alexander Smart in October 2025.

CHICAGO 13 April 2026- Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano called on South Dakota Secretary of State Monae Johnson to discuss people-to-people ties at the State Capitol in Pierre, South Dakota on 09 April 2026.

CHICAGO 13 April 2026- Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano called on South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden to discuss opportunities to further strengthen economic and agricultural cooperation between the PHL and South Dakota at the State Capitol in Pierre, South Dakota on 09 April 2026.

CHICAGO 10 April 2026– The Philippine Consulate General pitched the 2026 U.S. Business Mission to the Philippines during South Dakota Trade Association’s (SD Trade) “Diplomatic Roundtable,” held on 08 April in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The activity also featured a virtual presentation by the Philippine Trade and Investment Center, New York (PTIC-New York).

Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano attended the Asian Pop-Up Cinema Festival (APUC) screening of its Centerpiece Film, “April,” on 02 April 2026 at the AMC NewCity 14 Cinema in Chicago. The film stars acclaimed Filipino actress Angel Aquino.

Chicago, 24 March 2026 - Chicago PCG concluded #PurpleWednesdays on 25 March 2026 after a month-long celebration of the 2026 National Women’s Month Celebration.

CHICAGO 23 March 2026- The Philippine Consulate General in Chicago delivered close to 200 consular services during its outreach mission on 20-21 March 2026 at the Northwood-High Building (Room 100), 2231 N High St, Columbus, Ohio 43201 (some 320 miles away from the Consulate).

CHICAGO 23 March 2026- Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano paid a courtesy visit to Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague on 20 March at Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, Ohio. She was accompanied Consul Melvin Almonguera and Filipino-American Joy Kouns-Lewis, President and Executive Director of Asian American Commerce Group (AACG) of Central Ohio.

CHICAGO 23 March 2026- On 19 March 2026, Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano called on Mayor Ronald Falconi at Brunswick Municipal Center in Brunswick, Ohio. She was joined by Dr. Susan Gumabao-Flores, PHL Honorary Consul in Ohio, Consul Melvin Almonguera and Filipino-American Joy Kouns-Lewis, President and Executive Director of Asian American Commerce Group (AACG) of Central Ohio.

CHICAGO 20 March 2026– The Philippine Consulate General, together with the Philippine Trade and Investment Center, New York (PTIC-New York), promoted the 2026 U.S. Business Mission to the Philippines during a networking breakfast hosted by the law firm Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter in Columbus, Ohio last 19 March. The event was conducted in partnership with the Asian American Commerce Group (AACG).

CHICAGO 18 March 2026– Following the 11 February 2026 kickoff in New York, the Philippine Consulate General in Chicago and the Philippine Trade and Investment Center, New York (PTIC-New York) launched the 2026 U.S. Business Mission to the Philippines at Harbor Point in Chicago on 17 March 2026. The event was conducted in partnership with the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Chicago (PACCGC).

The PHL Consulate General, represented by Consul Melvin Almonguera, attended the Windy City Bulls’ Filipino Night last 14 March at NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. He was joined by Atty. Mark Arinquin, Ms. Lizbeth Pangan and Ms. Sheila Panganiban.

Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano promoted investment opportunities in the Philippines during the Leadership Dinners of the Economic Club of Chicago on 11 March 2025 at The Chicago Club in the city. The annual event brought together business leaders and professionals for discussions on economic trends and international partnerships.

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.

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.

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.