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SAN FRANCISCO – Philippine Consul General Neil Frank R. Ferrer met with Don Orozco, executive director of nonprofit Global Maharlika Foundation, Inc. (GMF), to explore collaborative efforts aimed at empowering the Filipino community.
Mr. Orozco presented GMF’s upcoming projects that aim to promote Philippine culture and talent, especially of the Filipino American diaspora in California.
“The Consulate General aims to continue to support initiatives by Filipino American organizations like GMF that aim to create a positive impact and foster the community’s growth,” said Consul General Ferrer.
Also present at the meeting were Yoliesil Pontino, GMF’s Executive vice president and director, Thelma Orozco, Melissa Ann Layson, owner of home care provider MeliCor Home Care, Consul Vanessa Bago-Llona, Vice Consul Adrian Audrey Baccay, and Economic Assistant Jennifer Sto. Domingo. n