Press Release

CHICAGO, 27 June 2025 - Consul General Atty. Melanie Rita Diano graced the Philippine Independence Day celebration of the Pilipino-American Seniors Association of Chicago (PASAC) held on 27 June 2025 at the Northeast Regional Levy Senior Center in Chicago, Illinois. The Consul General was joined by Mr. Richard Osea.

During the event, Consul General Atty. Melanie Rita Diano had the opportunity to meet the program director of the Northeast Regional Levy Senior Center, Mr. Sean Dolan.

The event brought entertainment to the members of the Filipino senior citizen community present - there was a parade of PASAC beauty queens, a song performance, and a dance number by some of the members, joined by their program director Sean Dolan, dancing to the tune of Pearly Shell, which was applauded by the audience.

Consul General Atty. Melanie Rita Diano, who was invited as guest speaker, commended the organization and all the Filipino senior citizens in Illinois for their continuing service in volunteering and organizing community events that inspires other people to go beyond their comforts and share themselves. END