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.

CONSULATE GENERAL LAUDS COMMUNITY SERVICE, FILIPINO VALUES AT ZAMNAI GAWAD PARANGAL 2026

PHOTO RELEASE NO. 51-2026

The Philippine Consulate General in Chicago, represented by Consul Melvin Almonguera, joined the Zamboanga del Norte Association of Illinois (ZAMNAI), awardees, and members of the Filipino community at the organization’s Gawad Parangal 2026 held at Chateau Ritz in Niles, Illinois on 19 July 2026.

CONSULATE GENERAL JOINS CELEBRATION OF OUR LADY OF PIAT FEAST

PHOTO RELEASE NO. 50-2026

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL IN CHICAGO COMMEMORATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SOUTH CHINA SEA ARBITRAL AWARD

PRESS RELEASE NO. 37-2026

06 July 2026, Chicago - Consul General Atty. Melanie Rita B. Diano led the officers and staff of the Philippine Consulate General in Chicago in commemorating the 10th anniversary of the South China Sea Arbitral Award. During this week’s flag raising ceremony, Consul General Diano highlighted that the Award reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to advancing unified national effort that upholds the rule of law and safeguards the country’s sovereignty, sovereign rights, jurisdiction and lawful maritime entitlements.

CHICAGO PCG SUPPORTS FILIPINO-AMERICANS IN SKOKIE IN 4TH JULY 2026 INDEPENDENCE PARADE

PHOTO RELEASE NO. 49-2026

CHICAGO PCG AT THE FIRST EVER FILIPINO NIGHT IN ARGYLE

PHOTO RELEASE NO. 48-2026

7 July 2026, Chicago - The Philippine Consulate General in Chicago, represented by a contingent of personnel led by Consul Ma. Theresa Alders, participated in the opening night of the 2026 Argyle Night Market season on 2 July.

CHICAGO PCG STANDS IN SOLIDARITY WITH THE FORCIBLY DISPLACED AND STATELESS PERSONS DURING WORLD REFUGEE DAY

PRESS RELEASE NO. 36-2026

Chicago, 22 June 2026 - The Philippine Consulate General in Chicago joined the international community in honoring the forcibly displaced and stateless persons on World Refugee Day. The Blue Monday event included the reading of the National Refugee Day Message of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., followed by the playing of the National Refugee Day commemorative video.

[WATCH] 128TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PROCLAMATION OF PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION

PRESS RELEASE NO. 35-2026

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL IN CHICAGO COMMEMORATES THE 128TH ANNIVERSARY OF PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE AND 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF PH-US DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS

PRESS RELEASE NO. 34-2026

CHICAGO, 12 June 2026 – The Philippine Consulate General in Chicago commemorated the 128th Anniversary of Philippine Independence and the 80th Anniversary of PH-US Diplomatic Relations with a reception held on 12 June 2026 at the historic Palmer House Hilton in downtown Chicago.

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.