PAL CHICAGO GALA CELEBRATES 80 YEARS OF TRANSPACIFIC SERVICE AND NEW NONSTOP MANILA-CHICAGO FLIGHTS

PRESS RELEASE NO. 64-2026

CHICAGO, 11 November 2026 — Philippine Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano joined aviation industry leaders, government officials, and members of the Filipino American community at Philippine Airlines’ (PAL) anniversary gala at the Palmer House Hilton on 10 November 2026, celebrating eight decades of connecting the Philippines and the United States and the inauguration of nonstop Manila-Chicago service.

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL IN CHICAGO JOINS HISTORIC SEND-OFF OF PHILIPPINE AIRLINES’ INAUGURAL NONSTOP FLIGHT FROM CHICAGO TO MANILA

PRESS RELEASE NO. 63-2026

CHICAGO, 09 November 2026 – The Philippine Consulate General in Chicago, led by Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano, joined Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, Philippine Airlines (PAL) Holdings President and Chief Operating Officer Lucio C. Tan III, Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) Commissioner Michael McMurray, and PAL Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Atty. Carlos Luis Fernandez on 09 November 2026 for the send-off ceremony of PAL's inaugural nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manila.

PH CONSUL GENERAL AND SKY BIRD DISCUSS OPPORTUNITIES TO PROMOTE THE PHILIPPINES TO THE U.S. TRAVEL MARKET

PHOTO RELEASE NO. 90-2026

CHICAGO, 10 November 2026 – Philippine Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano welcomed Sky Bird Owner Akshay Shah and Director of Sales - Asia Accounts Joanna De Los Reyes during a courtesy call at the Philippine Consulate General in Chicago.

PRA DELEGATION MEETS WITH CONSUL GENERAL TO DISCUSS PHILIPPINES’ RETIREMENT PROGRAM

PHOTO RELEASE NO. 89-2026

Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano met with General Manager and Chief Executive Officer Roberto Zozobrado of the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) at the Consulate General on 10 November 2026. Mr. Zozobrado was accompanied by PRA officials Mr. Vernon Viloria and Mr. Valerio Dionisio, as well as Ms. Maria Corazon Jorda-Apo, Tourism Attaché of the Philippine Department of Tourism in New York. The Consul General was joined by Consul Melvin Almonguera and Consul Ella Karina Mitra-Yeager.

CONSULATE GENERAL EXTENDS POST-ARRIVAL ORIENTATION TO FILIPINO TEACHERS IN WAUKEGAN

PRESS RELEASE NO. 62-2026

CHICAGO 09 November 2026– Following its Post-Arrival Orientation Seminar (PAOS) for Filipino teachers of Chicago Public Schools (CPS) on 15 October 2026, the Philippine Consulate General in Chicago conducted a similar session for Filipino teachers of the Waukegan Community Unit School District on 07 November 2026 at Miguel Juarez Middle School in Waukegan, Illinois. The seminar was attended by 18 Filipino teachers, all women, who arrived in the U.S. in 2026.

PHILIPPINE AMERICAN CULTURAL FOUNDATION PERFORMING ARTS SHARES FILIPINO TRADITIONS AT CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD & HOLIDAYS OF LIGHT

PHOTO RELEASE NO. 88-2026

The Philippine Consulate General in Chicago, represented by Cultural Officer Mary Joy Duran-Mortel, attended the opening of the annual Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light celebration at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry (MSI) in Chicago, where the Philippine American Cultural Foundation (PACF) Performing Arts showcased traditional Philippine dances.

PH CONSULATE GENERAL ATTENDS FILIPINO CULTURAL ACTIVITY 2026 AT WALTER HENRI DYETT HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS

PHOTO RELEASE NO. 87-2026

The Philippine Consulate General, represented by Consul Ella Karina R. Mitra-Yeager and Cultural Officer Mary Joy N. Duran-Mortel attended the Filipino Cultural Activity 2026, “Rhythm of the Islands: From Heritage to Pop,” on 06 November 2026 at the Black Box Theatre of Walter Henri Dyett High School for the Arts.

CHICAGO PCG PARTICIPATES IN THE PLANNING CONFERENCE OF PHILIPPINE FOREIGN SERVICE POSTS IN THE UNITED STATES, 29-30 OCTOBER 2026

PRESS RELEASE NO. 61-2026

Honolulu, Hawai’i - Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano participated in the planning conference of Philippine Foreign Service Posts (FSPs) in the United States held in Honolulu, Hawai’i from 29 to 30 October 2026. She was accompanied by Consul Ma. Theresa M. Alders, the political affairs section head of Chicago PCG.

CHICAGO PCG’S RESIDENT ELECTION AND REGISTRATION BOARD APPROVES 693 OVERSEAS VOTING APPLICATIONS DURING THIRD RERB HEARING

PRESS RELEASE NO. 60-2026

21 October 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, approved 693 overseas voting applications for registration, certification, correction of entries, and transfers filed with the Consulate General from 01 July 2026 to 30 September 2026.

CHICAGO PCG LAUNCHES 2027 VERY IMPORTANT PINOY TOUR – WINTER ESCAPADE EDITION

PRESS RELEASE NO. 41-2026

CHICAGO, 14 August 2026 – The Philippine Consulate General in Chicago launched the 2027 Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour - Winter Escapade Edition on 13 August 2026 at the Community Room of Seafood City Chicago, bringing together about 70 members of the Filipino-American community and partners for a preview of next year’s tour of the Philippines.

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.