Philippine Consulate Receives Filipino Young Leaders Program Delegation

Philippine Consulate Receives Filipino Young Leaders Program Delegation

Consul General Arnel G. Talisayon (second from right), together with Consul Rowena Pangilinan-Daquipil (rightmost) and Vice Consul Hannah Eloisse Go (third from left), received officers and alumni of the Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO) during a courtesy call at the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco on 12 June 2026. The delegation was led by FYLPRO President Genevieve Jopanda (second from left), accompanied by Ms. Christine Melendres (third from right) and Mr. Kevin Zagala (leftmost).

During the meeting, the FYLPRO delegation shared updates on the organization’s leadership immersion program, alumni engagement initiatives, and ongoing projects promoting diaspora leadership, mental health, innovation, and stronger Philippines-United States ties. Discussions also explored opportunities for collaboration on community engagement, financial literacy, veterans’ heritage preservation, ethical artificial intelligence awareness, and workforce development. Both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening partnerships that empower the Filipino American community and advance Philippine interests in Northern California. (San Francisco PCG photos)