CONSUL GENERAL ATTENDS PAL MIDWEST USA ROADSHOW IN CHICAGO AHEAD OF LAUNCH OF NONSTOP MANILA-CHICAGO FLIGHT

PHOTO RELEASE NO. 75-2026

CHICAGO, 30 September 2026 – Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano attended the Philippine Airlines (PAL) Midwest USA Roadshow on 29 September 2026 at the Voco Chicago Downtown Hotel. The roadshow is part of PAL’s activities leading up to the launch of its new nonstop Manila-Chicago service, which will commence on 09 November 2026.

CONSULATE GENERAL CONDUCTS OVERSEAS VOTING FIELD REGISTRATION IN INDIANAPOLIS

PRESS RELEASE NO. 52-2026

CHICAGO, 28 September 2026 — The Philippine Consulate General in Chicago conducted Overseas Voting (OV) field registration for the 2028 Philippine National Elections on 26 September 2026 (Saturday) at the Korean American Association of Indiana, 8510 Center Run Drive, Indianapolis, Indiana 46250.

CONSUL GENERAL PROMOTES 2027 VIP TOUR IN INDIANAPOLIS

PRESS RELEASE NO. 51-2026

CHICAGO 28 September 2026- Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano promoted the 2027 Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour during a meeting with representatives of Filipino-American community organizations in Indianapolis on 25 September 2026. The meeting was organized by Ms. Marife Callender, founder of the Filipino American Heritage and Cultural Arts of Indiana (FAHACA.IN).

CONSULATE GENERAL RENDERS 162 CONSULAR SERVICES IN INDIANAPOLIS

PRESS RELEASE NO. 50-2026

CHICAGO 28 September 2026- The Philippine Consulate General in Chicago conducted a consular outreach mission on 26 September 2026 at the Korean American Association of Indiana, 8510 Center Run Dr, Indianapolis, Indiana 46250, some 190 miles from the Consulate.

CHICAGO PCG JOINS THE 143RD ANNUAL INAUGURAL GALA OF THE CHICAGO ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS

PHOTO RELEASE NO. 74-2026

25 September 2026, Chicago - The Philippine Consulate General in Chicago, led by Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano, joined the Chicago Association of Realtors at its 143rd Annual Inaugural Gala at the Hilton Hotel in Chicago on 24 September 2026, which saw the installation of Ms. Vicky Silvano as the 2026-2027 president of the Association, among others.

FILIPINO iGREAT SCHOLARS AT MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY CALL ON CONSUL GENERAL DIANO

PHOTO RELEASE NO. 73-2026

CHICAGO, 24 September 2026 – Three Filipino scholars under the PhilDOST iGREAT Program at Michigan State University called on Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano at the Philippine Consulate General in Chicago on 23 September 2026.

CONSULATE GENERAL, FALA-CHICAGO HOLD HYBRID WEBINAR ON DIVORCE AND FAMILY LAW

PRESS RELEASE NO. 49-2026

CHICAGO 23 September 2026- The Philippine Consulate General in Chicago, in partnership with the Filipino American Lawyers Association (FALA)-Chicago, held on 22 September 2026 a hybrid webinar titled “When Marriage Ends: A Practical Guide to Illinois Divorce, Family Law, and Philippine Legal Implications,” providing members of the Filipino community and Consulate personnel with practical information on divorce and related family law matters in Illinois. Some twenty (20) community members participated virtually, while officers and staff of the Consulate General attended in person.

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.