Covering the week’s most noteworthy news stories in the United States for the Filipino-American and Global Filipino community.
LONG GROVE, ILLINOIS, 15 August 2026 – The Philippine Consulate General in Chicago joined members of the Filipino-American community at the Filipino Summer Fest 2026, held on 15–16 August 2026…
The Philippine Consulate General in Chicago, represented by Consul Melvin Almonguera and Consul Ella Karina Mitra, joined members of the Filipino community in the Chicago metropolitan area at a meet…
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…
(Left to Right) PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado, Zamboanga City Mayor Khrymer Adan T. Olaso,and Zamboanga City Tourism Officer Dr. Sarita Sebastian-Hernandez answer questions during the open…
Day 1 of the Consular Outreach Mission in Bristol, Connecticut — providing essential consular services to the Filipino community on 15-16 August 2026. (Photo by Maria Annette F. Aquino-Herrera) …
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Photo credit: Andrew Ge Sponsored by JPMorganChase J.P. Morgan’s Commercial Banking team brought entrepreneurs and business leaders together in Los Angeles for its Business Leaders Symposium. The event is built around…
Expanded Cal Grant C eligibility now includes qualifying short-term career and vocational programs lasting 8 to 15 weeks SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California community college students still have time to apply for…
In photos: Members of the outreach team render consular services to applicants in Las Vegas The Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles conducted a consular outreach mission in Las Vegas,…
Nakikiisa ang Konsulado Panlahat ng Pilipinas sa Los Angeles sa pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Kasaysayan ngayong Agosto 2026. Sa pangunguna ng Pambansang Komisyong Pangkasaysayan ng Pilipinas, tampok sa pagdiriwang ngayong…
HONOLULU — The Philippine Consulate General in Honolulu continued its Cultural Box initiative through the turnover of cultural resource materials to the Filipino clubs of Kapolei High School and Waipahu…
Consul General Arman R. Talbo (left) welcomes Mr. James Ubaniak (right) Honolulu – Consul General Arman Talbo welcomed Mr. James Urbaniak, Human Resources Officer of the Hawaii Department of Education,…
Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano presents the Plaque of Recognition to ZAMNAI received by ZAMNAI President Joshua Bicoy together with officers of ZAMNAI. (Photo by: Chicago PCG) Consul General…
Consul Melanie Rita B. Diano while visiting the exhibition, Unheard Voices of Care. In photo are Filipino Nurses contributors and Mr. Ruben Salazar of the Filipino American National Historical Society…
(Photo from left to right) Outgoing President Dean Baron, Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano, and Incoming President Mila Cortes. Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano graced the Philippine Nurses…
Philippine Embassy officials and the COA team led by Director Mathew Rey Magno, Mr. Rauf Noor, Mr. Andy Jayson Nahine with COA Assistant Commissioner Sofia Gemora held a discussion on…
(L-R) US-Asia Institute (USAI) Vice Chairman Ben Wu, USAI President Mary Sue Bissell, 2026 IMPACT! fellows Margaret Jane Piatos, Jasmine Lianalyn Rocha, Reece Roach, and Spencer Smith, and the Embassy’s…
The PVAO delegation led by Undersecretary Reynaldo Mapugu (ret.) (bottom row, leftmost) met with Philippine Embassy officials and the Office of the Defense Attache in Washington, D.C. Usec. Mapugu gave…
New York PCG Assistance-to-Nationals (ATN) Officer Rovald Valdez assists and sees off the two repatriates prior to their departure for the Philippines at John F. Kennedy International Airport. NEW YORK –…
Celebrating their newfound appreciation for Filipino heritage, the children took the stage and delighted the audience with traditional Filipino dances during the culminating program of the 28th Paaralan sa Konsulado…
Consul General Senen T. Mangalile responds to questions from members of the Filipino-American Press Club of New York. (Photo by Nikka Arenal) NEW YORK CITY– The Philippine Consulate General in…
President Donald J. Trump signs Executive Orders (The White House) New directives target specified categories of noncitizens and give federal agencies 30 days to issue implementation guidance WASHINGTON — President Donald…
Assemblymember Jessica Caloza joins the 2026 Filipino American History Month “Champions of Change” honorees and their representatives at the California State Capitol in Sacramento on Aug. 3, 2026. Recognized were…
Consul General Arman Talbo (Center) welcomed by Shangri La Museum’s Executive Director Ben Weitz (third from right). They are joined by (left to right) Navid Najafi, Mia Gaspar, Leilani Farinas,…
Participants posing for a group photo during a full-day investment program at the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center (PTIC-NY photo) CHICAGO 28 July 2026– A five-member delegation from the…
The Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C., represented by Deputy Chief of Mission Felipe Cariño III (right), joins the community in celebrating Ms. Evangeline Paredes’ 110 remarkable years of life and…
Panelists share perspectives on the evolving landscape of maritime law and ocean governance with invited guests. NEW YORK CITY, 31 July 2026 – The Philippine Consulate General in New York and…
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Covered California announced its health plans and rates for the 2027 coverage year, with a preliminary weighted average rate increase of 9.9 percent and one new carrier…
