CONSULATE GENERAL’S RESIDENT ELECTION AND REGISTRATION BOARD APPROVES 350 OVERSEAS VOTING APPLICATIONS DURING SECOND RERB HEARING

PRESS RELEASE NO. 40-2026

CHICAGO 28 July 2026– A five-member delegation from the U.S. Midwest joined the U.S. Business Mission to the Philippines from 06 to 10 July 2026 to explore trade, investment, and partnership opportunities across key growth sectors in the country. Organized by the Philippine Trade and Investment Center–New York (PTIC-NY), the mission brought together American business leaders and investors from the U.S. Northeast and the U.S. Midwest for a series of engagements in Manila, Clark, and Subic Bay as part of the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of PHL–U.S. diplomatic relations. The Midwest delegation included Ms. Mae Espina, President of the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Chicago (PACCGC).

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL JOINS CHICAGO HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE LIONS CLUB'S GOVERNOR'S DAY CELEBRATION

PHOTO RELEASE NO. 52-2026

Chicago, Illinois, 25 July 2026 – The Philippine Consulate General in Chicago, represented by Consul Ella Karina Mitra, joined the Chicago Healthcare Alliance Lions Club's (CHALC) Governor's Day Celebration and Installation of Officers and Induction of New Members held at Lions Woods Grove 01 in Des Plaines, Illinois.

CONSULATE GENERAL’S RESIDENT ELECTION AND REGISTRATION BOARD APPROVES 350 OVERSEAS VOTING APPLICATIONS DURING SECOND RERB HEARING

PRESS RELEASE NO. 39-2026

21 July 2026 - The Resident Election and Registration Board (RERB), led by Chairperson Ma. Theresa M. Alders, together with members, Atty. Eunika Lesli R. Leyva-Tiongco and Mr. Dennis V. Marnilego, heard and approved three hundred fifty (350) overseas voting applications for registration, certification, correction of entries, and transfers filed with the Consulate General from 01 April 2026 to 30 June 2026.

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL IN CHICAGO JOINS 2026 VERY IMPORTANT PINOY (VIP) TOUR; LAUNCHES 2027 TOUR

PRESS RELEASE NO. 38-2026

MANILA, Philippines, 20 July 2026 – Philippine Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano led the U.S. Midwest delegation to the 2026 Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour, which brought together 274 participants from across the US, including Hawaii and Guam, for a 10-day journey showcasing the Philippines' rich history, culture, and natural beauty.

CONSULATE GENERAL LAUDS COMMUNITY SERVICE, FILIPINO VALUES AT ZAMNAI GAWAD PARANGAL 2026

PHOTO RELEASE NO. 51-2026

The Philippine Consulate General in Chicago, represented by Consul Melvin Almonguera, joined the Zamboanga del Norte Association of Illinois (ZAMNAI), awardees, and members of the Filipino community at the organization’s Gawad Parangal 2026 held at Chateau Ritz in Niles, Illinois on 19 July 2026.

[WATCH] 128TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PROCLAMATION OF PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION

PRESS RELEASE NO. 35-2026

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL IN CHICAGO COMMEMORATES THE 128TH ANNIVERSARY OF PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE AND 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF PH-US DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS

PRESS RELEASE NO. 34-2026

CHICAGO, 12 June 2026 – The Philippine Consulate General in Chicago commemorated the 128th Anniversary of Philippine Independence and the 80th Anniversary of PH-US Diplomatic Relations with a reception held on 12 June 2026 at the historic Palmer House Hilton in downtown Chicago.

CHICAGO PCG LAUNCHES “80 FOR 80” PROJECT TO RECOGNIZE FILIPINO-AMERICAN WOMEN LEADERS

PRESS RELEASE NO. 05-2026

9 March 2026 (Friday), Chicago - The Philippine Consulate General in Chicago launched the “80 for 80” Project, which aims to document and recognize Filipino-American women’s work in the midwest United States that raise the profile of the Philippines, as well as benefit Filipinos and Filipino-Americans. The “80 for 80” Project is a brainchild of the Consulate’s Gender and Development Section in support of the 2026 National Women’s Month Celebration (NWMC) and the 80th anniversary of Philippines-United States diplomatic friendship.

CHICAGO PCG REGISTERS ELIGIBLE FILIPINO VOTERS FOR THE 2028 PHILIPPINE OVERSEAS ELECTIONS

PRESS RELEASE NO. 01-2026

2 January 2025 - The Philippine Consulate General in Chicago continues its drive to assist eligible Filipino voters in preparation for the 2028 Philippine Overseas Elections.