Photo Release

Group photo with the officers and members of PNAI. Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano

(4th from left) receives Certificate of Appreciation from PNAI President Dean Baron (5th from left)

Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano attended the annual picnic and Nurses Month celebration of the Philippine Nurses Association of Illinois (PNAI) on 31 May 2026 at Spring Creek Reservoir in Bloomingdale, Illinois. The gathering brought together Filipino nurses, their families, friends, and members of the community in a festive celebration of fellowship, camaraderie, and service.

In her remarks, the Consul General conveyed her appreciation to PNAI for its steadfast commitment to advancing the welfare, professional development, and empowerment of Filipino nurses throughout the Midwest. She also recognized the invaluable contributions of Filipino nurses to the healthcare sector and underscored their important role in promoting the positive image of the Philippines and strengthening ties between the homeland and the Filipino diaspora.

The event provided participants with an opportunity to celebrate Nurses Month, reconnect with colleagues and loved ones, and enjoy a day of outdoor activities in a welcoming community atmosphere.

Consul General Diano was accompanied by Cultural Officer Mary Joy Duran-Mortel and Protocol Officer Martyn Asker B. Orcine.

Photo from left to right: Cultural Officer Mary Joy Duran-Mortel, PNAI President Dean Baron,

Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano, Protocol Officer Martyn Asker Orcine and Incoming PNAI President Mila Cortes.

Photo from left to right: Ms. Ann Teano, Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano,

Incoming PNAI President Mila Cortes, PNAI President Dean Baron and PNAI PRO Ella Basilio.