Press Release

CONSUL GENERAL PROMOTES THE 2027 VIP TOUR IN DES MOINES, IOWA

Consul General Diano and Consul Almonguera posing with the leaders and members of the Filipino-American Association of Iowa (Chicago PCG photo)

Consul General Diano and Consul Almonguera posing with the leaders and members of the Filipino-American Society (Chicago PCG photo)

CHICAGO 27 August 2026- Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano promoted the 2027 Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour during separate engagements with the Filipino-American Association of Iowa (FAAI) and the Filipino-American Society (FAS) in Des Moines on 25 August 2026.

Consul General Diano presented the 2027 VIP Tour – Winter Escapade Edition, scheduled for 07–17 February 2027, which will feature visits to Manila and either Iloilo, Bacolod, or El Nido, with pocket tours to Legazpi-Naga, Leyte, Siargao, Camiguin, and Bohol. She encouraged the Filipino-American community in Iowa to join the tour as an opportunity to reconnect with the PHL, its culture, heritage, and tourism destinations, through an organized program.

The Consul General, joined by Consul Melvin Almonguera, also discussed consular updates and community-related matters with the organizations.

The respective meetings were organized by Filipino-American community leaders Ms. Alma Coon (FAAI) and Ms. Luisita Dona McBurney (FAS). For information on detailed pricing, final registration links, and formal payment procedures for the 2027 VIP Tour, interested parties may visit https://viptourphilippines.com or contact the Consulate General at chicagopcg@att.net. END

Consul General Diano discussing the details of the 2027 VIP Tour with the Filipino-American Society (Photo courtesy of Ms. Dona McBurney)

Consul General Diano discussing consular updates with the Filipino-American Association of Iowa (Chicago PCG photo)