Press Release

Chicago PCG Team, led by Consul Ma. Theresa M. Alders, (seated sixth on the left), posing with the Filipino community in Springfield after discussing the mechanics of the 2025 Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour (Photo courtesy of Ms. Elvira Del Rosario)

07 May 2025, Springfield, Illinois - On the sidelines of the Consulate General’s field voting activity and outreach mission in Springfield IL, Chicago PCG met Filipino community leaders to touch base with them and to promote the 2025 Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour, which will take place from 06 to 15 July 2025 in the Philippines. In collaboration between the Department of Foreign Affairs, the Department of Tourism's Tourism Promotions Board and Rajah Tours, the 2025 VIP Tour will showcase the best of Metropolitan Manila, Laoag, Vigan and Puerto Princesa into one adventure-packed and enriching vacation experience. Registration forms and detailed information about the tour may be obtained by checking out http://www.viptourphilippines.com/. For updates on consular activities, Filipino and Filipino-American communities in the Midwest are invited to visit Chicago PCG’s official website (www.chicagopcg.com) and its Facebook page (@PHinCHICAGO).END