Kapihan sa Konsulado at the Phil Consulate Kalayaan Hall

Office of the Philippine Consulate General in Chicago – April 11, 2025

Consul Melvin Almonguera discussed the new requirements for passports under the Passport Act.

Consul Ma. Theresa Alders gave an overview of 2025 PH Midterm election and the procedure for pre-enrollment and voting.

Consul Ella Karina Mitra presented discussed the major cultural activities for the year with focus on Independence Day event on June 12, 2025 and VIP Tour in July.

Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano delivered the opening remarks. She informed the leaders the objective of the Kapihan is to brief the community on important matters and other updates that are subject to the needs and interests of Filipino nationals in US.

Atty Jath Shao and Atty. Janice Dantes discussed immigration policy updates and other relevant concerns impacting the Filipino immigrant community in the US.

L-R: Rey Espiritu (PESO, PWC, CCMLC), Bonita Bianzon, Ray Galicia, Fely San Pedro (Bataan Org.of IL, PESO), Myrna Tamayo (PESO, Dagupan, Midwest) Congen Diano, and Dr. Evelyn Natividad.

L-R: Dr. Evelyn Natividad (PESO, PACF, NaFFAA Midwest, PNUGAA), Jelly Carandang (NaFFAA IL & Midwest, FANHS Midwest), Congen Melanie
Rita B. Diano, Ella Basilio ( NaFFAA IL & Midwest), Nerissa Allegetti (NaFFAA IL & Midwest, NAPCON Midwest), & Consul Amonguera.

L-R: Almira Gilles, Nerissa Allegretti, Congen Melanie Rita B. Diano, Dr. Evelyn Natividad, Alma Coon, Ella Basilio, Jelly Carandang, Consul Ella Mitra, Consular Diplomacy Officer & Consular Assistant Mary Joy Duran-Mortel.