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PHILIPPINE CONSULATE, KICKSTART VENTURES DISCUSS AI, VENTURE CAPITAL, AND PH STARTUP ECOSYSTEM DEVELOPMENT Consul Rowena Pangilinan-Daquipil (right) and Ms. Joan Yao of Kickstart Ventures holds meeting at Romulo Hall, Philippine Center (San Francisco PCG photo) SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – Consul Rowena Pangilinan-Daquipil met with Ms. Joan Yao, General Partner at Kickstart Ventures, the corporate venture […]

40th Annual Vallejo Pista sa Nayon: A Vibrant Celebration of Filipino Culture, Heritage, and Community Tinikling performed at the cultural pavilion during the Vallejo Pista sa Nayon Festival (San Francisco PCG photo) VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco proudly joined the Filipino American community in celebrating the 40th Vallejo Annual Pista

Philippine Consulate Joins “Kultura”, West Contra Costa County’s Philippine Independence Day Celebration The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco set up a booth to share information on consular services during Kultura, a community-led cultural festival to celebrate the 128th Philippine Independence Day in Pinole, California. PINOLE, CALIFORNIA – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco

Filipino Visual Artists Share Journey and Stories of Migration, Culture, and Identity through Artworks Art enthusiasts viewing the artworks during the exhibit launch at the Philippine Center (San Francisco PCG photo) SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA-  In celebration of the 128th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence and the milestone 80th Anniversary of Philippines-United States diplomatic

Philippine Consulate General Engages California State Officials on Technology and Innovation and in Strengthening Filipino American Community Initiatives California State Senators Christopher Cabaldon (left) and Scott Wiener (right) during separate meetings with the Philippine Consulate General. Discussions covered opportunities in strengthening cooperation in innovation, technology, and community engagement. (San  Francisco PCG Photos) San Francisco, CA

Consul General of the Philippines meets Governor Newsom at California Chamber’s International Reception SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – Philippine Consul General to San Francisco Arnel G. Talisayon joined members of the consular corps of California and other international partners at a reception held on 10 June 2026 at the historic Governor’s Mansion, organized by the California Chamber

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

Arté Film Festival Debuts with a Celebration of Filipino Artistry and Creativity Arté Film Festival organizers Ms. Joanne Tan and Ms. Keesa Ocampo welcome filmmakers, guests, artists, and sponsors to the inaugural Arté Film Festival at the Bankhead Theater in Livermore (San Francisco PCG photo) The Arté Film Festival, spearheaded by two accomplished and inspiring

Philippine Consulate in San Francisco Receives RCBC Executive Mr. Lito Villanueva Consul General Arnel G. Talisayon (second from left), together with Consul Rowena Pangilinan-Daquipil (leftmost) and Philippine Trade and Investment Center – Silicon Valley representative Rosalie Say (rightmost), received Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation and Inclusion Officer Lito Villanueva

PCG San Francisco Honors Filipino Grandmaster Angel Cabales Consul General Arnel G. Talisayon presented a certificate of recognition to the late Grandmaster Angel Cabales during a ceremony at the Legacy Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) studio in Daly City on 06 June 2026. The certificate was accepted on behalf of the Cabales family by his son,