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Briefing and Orientation on the Philippines’ Special Resident Retiree’s Visa (SRRV)

Briefing and Orientation on the Philippines’ Special Resident Retiree’s Visa (SRRV) The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco, together with the Philippine Department of Tourism-San Francisco, and in coordination with the Philippine Retirement Authority, warmly invites the Filipino American community to a Briefing and Orientation on the Special Resident Retiree’s Visa (SRRV). This informative session

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Invitation: Opening of the Art Exhibit: “The Art of Belonging: Filipino Narratives in America” 8 June 2026

INVITATION: Opening of the Art Exhibit: “The Art of Belonging: Filipino Narratives in America” 8 June 2026 In celebration of the 128th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence and the 80th Anniversary of the Philippines-United States Diplomatic Relations, the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco, in collaboration with Filipino Creatives International and US-based Filipino

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Invitation:  Webinar – Rizal in Daly City: A Monument of Our Migration Story

Invitation:  Webinar – Rizal in Daly City: A Monument of Our Migration Story The Philippine Consulate is pleased to inform the community that the Dr. Jose Rizal Legacy International Foundation will host a webinar to celebrate the Filipino journey that turned Daly City into a home for many generations of Filipinos. The webinar will be

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Eighty Years Strong: The Enduring Architecture of the Philippines–United States Alliance​

By Derek Grossman In 2026, the Philippines assumed the Chairship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at a moment of profound geopolitical flux. The Indo-Pacific is more multipolar, more contested, and more strategically consequential than at any time since the end of the Cold War. Yet amid this uncertainty, one constant endures: the

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Talakayan sa Konsulado: 2026 U.S. Immigration Updates

Talakayan sa Konsulado: 2026 U.S. Immigration Updates The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco invites the Filipino community to a timely and informative public forum on the latest developments in U.S. immigration. In partnership with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines California Chapter, this session will feature immigration experts who will provide updated, accurate, and

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Invitation to Virtual Forum, “Shaping Retirement in the Philippines”

Invitation to Virtual Forum, “Shaping Retirement in the Philippines” San Francisco, California — The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO), in partnership with the National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) and Atikha Overseas Workers and Communities Initiative, invites members of the Filipino diaspora to participate in the upcoming virtual forum, “Shaping Retirement in the Philippines.”

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Special Book Presentation: DAUNTLESS

Special Book Presentation: DAUNTLESS By Marie Silva Vallejo The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco invites the public to a special book presentation of DAUNTLESS: The 1st & 2nd Filipino Infantry Regiments; United States Army; Fought to Free the Philippines; a Secret Group Returned Before the Allies by Ms. Marie Silva Vallejo. The event will be moderated by Ms. Rosalinda “Linda” Canlas,

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INVITATION: From Field Work to Classroom: A Journey through Philippines Songs, Rhymes, Games and Dances

INVITATION: From Field Work to Classroom: A Journey through Philippines Songs, Rhymes, Games and Dances The Northern California Association of Kodály Educators (NCAKE) will hold a workshop titled “From Field Work to Classroom: A Journey through Philippines Songs, Rhymes, Games and Dances” with Dr. Miriam B. Factora, on 28 March 2026 (Saturday) at the Burlingame

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PH Consulate In San Francisco Conducts Consular Visit To Filipino National Detained In Aurora, Colorado

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, USA – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco conducted a welfare check and consular visit on 24 July 2025 to a Filipino national in detention at the Denver Contract Detention Facility in Aurora, Colorado. The visit was undertaken ahead of the Consulate’s Consular Outreach Mission in Colorado on 25–26 July 2025.

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