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Mr. Gino Viola, Consul General Melanie Rita Diano, Mr. Leo Mandanguit and Mr. Care Pantojan

Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano graced the Max’s Restaurant Chicago Customer Appreciation Dinner on 24 June 2026 in Chicago. The dinner is dedicated to recognize and thank the loyal patrons and supporters of the restaurant.

Max’s Restaurant Chicago owners Mr. Leo Madanguit and Mr. Gino Viola, together with Marketing Manager for North America Mr. Care Pantojan, were present to personally thank the supporters of the said restaurant. Mr. Pantojan announced that Max’s has opened to the public the function rooms for special occasions and the plan of expanding its franchise to other states in the United States.

During the dinner, Consul General Diano conveyed her appreciation to Max’s Restaurant team for the invitation and for continued service and dedication to the Filipino community. Consul General Diano also took the opportunity to promote the upcoming 2027 Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour, where Chicago PCG is the lead coordinator.

Consul General Diano with some loyal supporters of Max’s Restaurant Chicago

Consul General Diano with Mr. Leo Madanguit and Ms. Vicky Silvano