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PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL IN CHICAGO MEETS WITH WISCONSIN STATE REPRESENTATIVE ANGELITO TENORIO, ENGAGES FILIPINO COMMUNITY
Photo 1: Consul General Diano, Rep. Tenorio, and Consulate personnel pose with the representatives of the different
Filipino Community organizations in Wisconsin during the Meet and Greet held on 17 April 2026 at the North Hearing
Room of the State Capitol.
MADISON, WISCONSIN, 17 April 2026 — Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano met with Wisconsin State Representative Angelito Tenorio at the Wisconsin State Capitol on 17 April 2026, in line with its continuing efforts to strengthen engagement with Filipino-American leaders and communities in the U.S. Midwest.
During the meeting, the Consul General briefed Representative Tenorio on the Consulate’s key initiatives for 2026, including activities commemorating the 80th anniversary of Philippines-United States diplomatic relations. The Consul General also highlighted major programs such as the 2026 Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour and the U.S. Business Mission to the Philippines, and extended an invitation to Representative Tenorio to participate in these initiatives.
The Consul General likewise discussed with Representative Tenorio various issues and opportunities concerning the Filipino-American community in the U.S. Midwest. For his part, Representative Tenorio briefed the Consul General on his key advocacies and priorities, which include his strong focus on clean energy and climate action.
Representative Tenorio holds the distinction of being the first Filipino-American elected to public office in the State of Wisconsin.
Following the meeting, the Consul General and the Consulate team joined Representative Tenorio at the State Capitol’s North Hearing Room for a Meet and Greet with leaders and members of Filipino community organizations from across Wisconsin. The gathering provided a valuable platform for dialogue, enabling the Consulate to listen to the concerns of the community and to share updates on its programs and services.
Consul General Diano also took the opportunity to reaffirm the Consulate’s commitment to working closely with Filipino-American leaders and organizations to promote community welfare, civic participation, and stronger Philippines-United States relations.
Photo 2: Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano meets with Wisconsin State Representative Angelito Tenorio
at the State Capitol on 17 April 2026.
Photo 3: Consul General Diano, accompanied by Consul Ella Karina Mitra, discusses with Rep. Tenorio various
issues and opportunities concerning the Filipino-American community in the U.S. Midwest.
Photos 4 and 5: Consul General Diano and Rep. Tenorio with the officers of Global 1nspiration (left) and
Filipino American Student Organization at UW Madison (right).
Photo 1: Consul General Diano, Rep. Tenorio, and Consulate personnel pose with the representatives of the different
Filipino Community organizations in Wisconsin during the Meet and Greet held on 17 April 2026 at the North Hearing
Room of the State Capitol.
MADISON, WISCONSIN, 17 April 2026 — Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano met with Wisconsin State Representative Angelito Tenorio at the Wisconsin State Capitol on 17 April 2026, in line with its continuing efforts to strengthen engagement with Filipino-American leaders and communities in the U.S. Midwest.
During the meeting, the Consul General briefed Representative Tenorio on the Consulate’s key initiatives for 2026, including activities commemorating the 80th anniversary of Philippines-United States diplomatic relations. The Consul General also highlighted major programs such as the 2026 Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour and the U.S. Business Mission to the Philippines, and extended an invitation to Representative Tenorio to participate in these initiatives.
The Consul General likewise discussed with Representative Tenorio various issues and opportunities concerning the Filipino-American community in the U.S. Midwest. For his part, Representative Tenorio briefed the Consul General on his key advocacies and priorities, which include his strong focus on clean energy and climate action.
Representative Tenorio holds the distinction of being the first Filipino-American elected to public office in the State of Wisconsin.
Following the meeting, the Consul General and the Consulate team joined Representative Tenorio at the State Capitol’s North Hearing Room for a Meet and Greet with leaders and members of Filipino community organizations from across Wisconsin. The gathering provided a valuable platform for dialogue, enabling the Consulate to listen to the concerns of the community and to share updates on its programs and services.
Consul General Diano also took the opportunity to reaffirm the Consulate’s commitment to working closely with Filipino-American leaders and organizations to promote community welfare, civic participation, and stronger Philippines-United States relations.
Photo 2: Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano meets with Wisconsin State Representative Angelito Tenorio
at the State Capitol on 17 April 2026.
Photo 3: Consul General Diano, accompanied by Consul Ella Karina Mitra, discusses with Rep. Tenorio various
issues and opportunities concerning the Filipino-American community in the U.S. Midwest.
Photos 4 and 5: Consul General Diano and Rep. Tenorio with the officers of Global 1nspiration (left) and
Filipino American Student Organization at UW Madison (right).