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Philippine Consulate General Joins Unity Float at San Francisco’s Chinese New Year Parade 2026 Deputy Consul General Maria Paz G. Cortes (rightmost) joins the Unity Float at the San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade, together with other members of the Consular Corps (San Francisco PCG photos) (San Francisco, CA) – The Philippine Consulate General, represented […]

PH Consulate Conducts Special Saturday Consular Services in Celebration of National Women’s Month Vice Consul Hannah Go delivers remarks to dual citizenship applicants before administering the Oath of Allegiance during the Special Saturday Consular Services held on 7 March 2026. Through Republic Act No. 9225, the applicants formally reacquired their Filipino citizenship and reaffirmed their

Knights of Rizal Sacramento Landmark Chapter Unveils Dr. Jose Rizal Bust in Sacramento Deputy Consul General Maria Paz Cortes (4th from right, front row), Sacramento Chapter Commander Cesar C. Sotto, KCR (2nd from the left), Knights of Rizal Supreme Council Trustee Arnold Villafuerte, KGCR from the Knights of Rizal-Hawaii Chapter (3rd from the right, front

PCG San Francisco Welcomes Donation of Books for its Sentro Rizal Library Deputy Consul General Maria Paz Cortes (center) signs the Deeds of Donation with Ms. Mona Lisa Yuchengco (seated, left), and Mr. Jack Simke (seated right) while Consul Rowena Pangilinan-Daquipil (standing, left) and Vice Consul Glaiza Quarteros (standing, right) witness the signing (San Francisco

Reimagining Longevity: PH Consulate and UP Alumni in SanFo Spotlight Healthy and Purposeful Aging in Intergenerational Forum Participants, speakers, and organizers gather for a group photo at the conclusion of the forum. (San Francisco PCG photo) SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco, in partnership with the University of the Philippines

PH Consulate Joins Lunar New Year Celebration at San Francisco City Hall Deputy Consul General Maria Paz Cortes (leftmost, front row) with San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie (6th from left), Chief of Protocol Penny Coulter (4th from left), and members of the San Francisco Consular Corps, during a photo opportunity (Photo courtesy of San Francisco

Philippine Consulate Welcomes Philippine Airlines’ New Regional Head for U.S. and Canada   Consulate officials led by Consul Rowena Pangilinan-Daquipil (third from left), together with Consul Marc Theodore Benigno (second from left), Trade Commissioner Anne Marie Kristine Umali (rightmost), and Vice Consul Glaiza Quarteros (leftmost), welcomed Philippine Airlines’ (PAL) new Regional Head for the United

PCG San Francisco Meets with GCash International Representatives Deputy Consul General Maria Paz Cortes (center), together with Consul Rowena Pangilinan-Daquipil (leftmost) and Trade Commissioner Anne Marie Kristine Umali (rightmost), received Mr. Arjun Varma, General Manager of GCash International (second from left), and Ms. Julie Anne Abalos, AVP – Head of Product & EMEA Region (second

PCG San Francisco Supports Cultural Diversity Showcased by Kazakhstan’s Turan Ethno-Folk Ensemble Deputy Consul General Maria Paz G. Cortes (leftmost, front row) with members of the Legion of San Francisco Consular Corps, during a photo opportunity with the Turan Ethno-Folk Ensemble (San Francisco PCG photos) (San Francisco, CA) – Upon the invitation of the Consulate

“Weaving Nations” Art Workshop Explores Creativity and Cultural Identity Deputy Consul General Maria Paz G. Cortes (6th from left; standing), Ms. Venazir Martinez (7th from left, front row), Consulate personnel, and participants showcasing their finished artworks (San Francisco PCG photo) SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – In celebration of the 2026 National Arts Month with the theme,