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12 September 2025, Des Moines, Iowa - Consul General Atty. Melanie Rita B. Diano was guest speaker at the 12th Annual Filipino American Society (FAS) gala held at the Sheraton West Des Moines. In her speech, she shared the work being undertaken by the Philippine Consulate General in Chicago in providing consular services through consular outreach missions and the economic diplomacy programs to enhance trade and investments in the Philippines.
11 September 2025, Des Moines, Iowa - Consul General Atty. Melanie Rita B. Diano looked forward to expanding trade relations with Iowa, in exploring an innovation exchange with Iowa, specifically in biotech and energy, and in celebrating the auspicious 80 years of friendship between the Philippines and the United States in 2026.
13 September 2025, Des Moines, Iowa - The Philippine Consulate General in Chicago conducted a consular outreach mission on 13 September 2025 (Saturday) at the New Hope United Methodist Church in Des Moines, Iowa.
Chicago, IL – Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano visited the Field Museum of Natural History on 15 September 2025 to tour the museum’s extensive Philippine cultural collection and discuss potential collaborative opportunities, particularly in preparation for next year's celebration of the 80th anniversary of Philippine-US diplomatic relations.
The Philippine Consulate General in Chicago, represented by Consul Melvin Almonguera and Protocol Officer Martyn Asker Orcine, graced the Grand Opening of Crumbs.nd.Creams (Chicago’s Home of Sylvanas) on 13 September 2025 at 4825 N Pulaski Road, Chicago.
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