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THE PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL IN CHICAGO HOLDS A MEET-AND-GREET FOR ITS NEW CONSUL GENERAL AND LAUNCHES THE 2025 VERY IMPORTANT PINOY (VIP) TOUR
Nearly 70 guests attended the Meeting with the Filipino Community and the VIP Tour 2025 Launch on 06 February 2025 at the Community Room in Seafood City. (Photo credit: Richard Osea)
The Philippine Consulate General in Chicago held a Meet-and-Greet for its new Consul General, Atty. Melanie Rita B. Diano, with the members of the Filipino community in Chicago on 06 February 2025 at the Community Room of Seafood City in Chicago, IL.
In addition to the Meet-and-Greet, the event also launched the Very Important Pinoy 2025 and the Consulate’s National Arts Month exhibit featuring the art works of its staff member, Ms. Cheryl Navarro.
The event was the biggest event of the Consulate in recent years in terms of guest turnout. It was attended by nearly 70 guests composed of Filipino community leaders, stakeholders and representatives of travel agencies.
The event was the first community event of Consul General Diano since she assumed post on 21 January 2025. In her remarks, the Consul General formally introduced herself to the community, and laid out her priorities as the new Consul General of the Philippine Consulate General in Chicago. She also solicited the support of the Filipino community to the various initiatives of the Consulate, starting with the 2025 VIP Tour.
Following the remarks of Consul General and the video message of PH Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel Romualdez, Tourism Attache Francisco Lardizabal presented the background of the VIP Tour and its new addition, VIP Tour Next Gen, in this year’s iteration.
Mr. Jojo Clemente, President of Rajah Tours Philippines, joined the event virtually to present the itinerary and rates for the VIP Tour 2025 which will feature tours in Manila, Vigan, Laoag, and Puerto Princesa. Mr. Lardizabal meanwhile presented the arrangements for the VIP Tour Next Gen, which will take participants to Manila, Siargao, Puerto Princesa.
This year’s tour aims to be an immersive experience through trips to the different historical sites, partaking in cultural festivities, and having a taste of the best of Filipino cuisine. The VIP tour is set to take place on 06 to 15 July 2025. Information on the VIP Tour, including the itinerary, rates and registration, can be found at http://viptourphilippines.com.END
Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano formally introduced herself to the members of the Filipino community in IL. (Photo credit: Ms. Jane Quiaoit Miran)
Mr. Francisco Lardizabal, Tourism Attache, presented the arrangements for the VIP Tour Next Gen (photo credit: Richard Osea)
The officials and staff of the Philippine Consulate, headed by Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano (center, front row) together with Tourism Attache Francisco M. Lardizabal (2nd from left, front row). (Photo credit: Richard Osea)
Nearly 70 guests attended the Meeting with the Filipino Community and the VIP Tour 2025 Launch on 06 February 2025 at the Community Room in Seafood City. (Photo credit: Richard Osea)
The Philippine Consulate General in Chicago held a Meet-and-Greet for its new Consul General, Atty. Melanie Rita B. Diano, with the members of the Filipino community in Chicago on 06 February 2025 at the Community Room of Seafood City in Chicago, IL.
In addition to the Meet-and-Greet, the event also launched the Very Important Pinoy 2025 and the Consulate’s National Arts Month exhibit featuring the art works of its staff member, Ms. Cheryl Navarro.
The event was the biggest event of the Consulate in recent years in terms of guest turnout. It was attended by nearly 70 guests composed of Filipino community leaders, stakeholders and representatives of travel agencies.
The event was the first community event of Consul General Diano since she assumed post on 21 January 2025. In her remarks, the Consul General formally introduced herself to the community, and laid out her priorities as the new Consul General of the Philippine Consulate General in Chicago. She also solicited the support of the Filipino community to the various initiatives of the Consulate, starting with the 2025 VIP Tour.
Following the remarks of Consul General and the video message of PH Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel Romualdez, Tourism Attache Francisco Lardizabal presented the background of the VIP Tour and its new addition, VIP Tour Next Gen, in this year’s iteration.
Mr. Jojo Clemente, President of Rajah Tours Philippines, joined the event virtually to present the itinerary and rates for the VIP Tour 2025 which will feature tours in Manila, Vigan, Laoag, and Puerto Princesa. Mr. Lardizabal meanwhile presented the arrangements for the VIP Tour Next Gen, which will take participants to Manila, Siargao, Puerto Princesa.
This year’s tour aims to be an immersive experience through trips to the different historical sites, partaking in cultural festivities, and having a taste of the best of Filipino cuisine. The VIP tour is set to take place on 06 to 15 July 2025. Information on the VIP Tour, including the itinerary, rates and registration, can be found at http://viptourphilippines.com.END
Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano formally introduced herself to the members of the Filipino community in IL. (Photo credit: Ms. Jane Quiaoit Miran)
Mr. Francisco Lardizabal, Tourism Attache, presented the arrangements for the VIP Tour Next Gen (photo credit: Richard Osea)
The officials and staff of the Philippine Consulate, headed by Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano (center, front row) together with Tourism Attache Francisco M. Lardizabal (2nd from left, front row). (Photo credit: Richard Osea)