PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL IN SAN FRANCISCO SUPPORTS FILIPINO MUSICAL EXCELLENCE AT LALÒ ENSEMBLE’S “FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA” CONCERT
Left: Deputy Consul General Maria Paz Cortes poses with Dr. Raoul Carlo (Miggi) Angangco, artistic director and conductor of the Lalò Ensemble. Right: Lalò Ensemble performs at the Church of the Epiphany (San Francisco PCG photo)
San Francisco, California — The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco continues to celebrate and uplift Filipino culture and artistry through its support of Filipino-American creatives. On 27 June 2025, Deputy Consul General Maria Paz G. Cortes and Consul Rowena R. Pangilinan-Daquipil attended the concert “From Sea to Shining Sea” by the newly formed Lalò Ensemble, held at the Church of the Epiphany in San Francisco.
The concert, under the artistic direction and baton of conductor Dr. Raoul Carlo (Miggi) Angangco, featured a powerful and moving program that showcased both the richness of Filipino musical heritage and the ensemble’s commitment to diversity, storytelling, and cultural exchange through music.
Lalò Ensemble is a Filipino-American choral group that honors the past, champions the present, and envisions the future through its music-making. Drawing from its name — Lalò, derived from the Tagalog word meaning “more,” “further,” or “greater” — the group aspires to create a society where diverse cultures and traditions can thrive by singing the stories of their people.
The concert program featured the world premiere of a distinct and evocative arrangement of Bayan Ko, which deeply resonated with the audience. Other notable pieces included the Bicolano lullaby “Caturog Na, Nonoy,” the traditional Pangasinense folk song “Malinac Lay Labi,” the Cebuano folk tune “Ikapat: Nonot Kamo Kanako,” as well as beloved classics like “Ama Namin” and “Sa Ugoy ng Duyan,” which moved the audience with their emotional depth and familiarity.
The Lalò Ensemble also performed during the Philippine Consulate’s celebration of the 127th Anniversary of the Philippine Independence, held on 13 June at the Philippine Center.
The Philippine Consulate General remains committed to promoting Philippine arts and culture in the U.S. West Coast and congratulates Dr. Raoul Carlo (Miggi) Angangco, co-founder GP Eleria and the Lalò Ensemble for a successful debut concert. The Consulate looks forward to supporting more initiatives that empower Filipino-American artists and uplift the stories of our community.The group will also perform at Holy Family Catholic Church, located at 500 S Louise St., Glendale, California on Sunday, July 6 at 7:30 p.m. For more information, please visit the website of the Lalò Ensemble at www.laloensemble.com and follow their social media accounts. END
Deputy Consul General Maria Paz Cortes and Consul Rowena Pangilinan-Daquipil with Stefanie Quintin-Avila, member of the Lalò Ensemble, following the group’s performance.(San Francisco PCG photo)