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UC Berkeley’s Philippine Studies Program Conducts 2nd Brother Andrew Gonzalez Lecture on Philippine Art and History Dr. Florina H. Capistrano-Baker presents previously understudied practice of Chinese replication of early- to mid-nineteenth-century Philippine export paintings known as tipos del pais, or the popularized artworks in the Philippines that typically depict local inhabitants and their costumes (San […]

Commemoration of the 84th Anniversary of Bataan Death March in San Francisco Left: Consul General Arnel Talisayon (back row, right) marches with Vice Consul Maria Elena Arenas of the Consulate General of Mexico in San Francisco at the wreath-laying ceremony during the 84th anniversary commemoration of Bataan Death March at the San Francisco National Cemetery.

PH Consulate General and IBP California Chapter Conduct Monthly Free Legal Aid Clinic IBP-California members provided free legal consultation to Filipino nationals and consular clients. (San Francisco PCG photos) SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco and the Integrated Bar of the Philippines – California Chapter (IBP-California) successfully conducted the monthly

PH Consulate Hosts Balik*Bayan San Francisco Forum to Strengthen Diaspora Engagement in Innovation Participants gather for a group photo following the event. (San Francisco PCG photo) SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco and Endeavor Philippines successfully convened the “Balik*Bayan San Francisco” Roundtable and Forum on 06 April 2026 at the

Philippine Consulate General Attends an Expert-Led Seminar on Violence Prevention and Threat Readiness Consul Marc Theodore P. Benigno (2nd from right) and CEO Jeff Cugno (center), with Philippine Center Management Board (PCMB) Administrative Officer Genevieve B. Ferrer (2nd from left), Political Assistant Lalaine Bacha (rightmost) and PCMB PCMB Property and Procurement Officer Renz Marion Katigbak

PH Consulate Participates in a Development Workshop by Dr. Miriam Factora Dr. Miriam Factora opens her music education workshop (San Francisco PCG photo) BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco, represented by Vice Consul Glaiza Quarteros and Cultural Officer Anne Maris Estoya, participated in the workshop titled, From Fieldwork to Classroom: A

PH Consulate Welcomes Students of South San Francisco High School for an Educational Visit Deputy Consul General Maria Paz G. Cortes (7th from left; front row), Consul Rowena Pangilinan-Daquipill (5th from right), Ms. Elisa Cabahug (6th from right), Managing Director  of ABS-CBN Foundation International, Vice Consul Glaiza Quarteros (leftmost, standing), Vice Consul Hannah Go (5th

Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco Attends East Bay Innovation Awards 2026 Ceremony Left photo: Deputy Consul General Maria Paz Cortes and Consul Rowena Pangilinan-Daquipil pose near the stage before the start of the 2026 East Bay Innovation Awards; Right photo: DCG Cortes poses with San Leandro Mayor Juan González III (San Francisco PCG photos)

Philippine Tourism Spots Shine at Bay Area Travel & Adventure Show Deputy Consul General and Acting Head of Post Maria Paz G. Cortes (third from left) and Consul Rowena R. Pangilinan-Daquipil (second from right) joined the Philippine Department of Tourism – San Francisco (PDOT-SF), represented by Ms. Tess Bautista (fourth from left), along with its