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“PHILIPPINE PIÑA” EXHIBIT AT PH CONSULATE TURNS SPOTLIGHT ON PINEAPPLE FABRIC AS WORLD’S NEW INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE Philippine Consul General in San Francisco Neil Ferrer (center-right) are joined by The Hinabi Project President Maya Ong Escudero (extreme right), Vice President and exhibit curator Edwin Lozada (center-left), and Board Member Melissa Louise Sobrepeña at a ribbon-cutting …

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FILIPINOS IN PETALUMA PAY TRIBUTE TO THE SANTO NIÑO IN VIBRANT SINULOG FESTIVAL The Filipino Community in Petaluma, California held its 15th Sinulog celebration in praise and worship of the Santo Niño or the Child Jesus, at Petaluma Community Center on 26 January 2024.  Activities spearheaded by the community led by Petaluma Sinulog Chairperson Pilar …

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PH CONSULATE GENERAL IN SAN FRANCISCO RENDERS NEARLY 50,000 SERVICES IN 2023, AMONG THE HIGHEST GLOBALLY Philippine Consul General in San Francisco Neil Frank R. Ferrer addresses consulate personnel during its Consular Planning Meeting on 10 January 2024. (San Francisco PCG photo) SAN FRANCISCO, USA – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco rendered nearly …

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“Love the Philippines Campaign” Takes Flight with Spectacular Drone Show Over the San Francisco Bay SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – In a dazzling display of cutting-edge technology and Filipino pride, the Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT) featured a drone show against the picturesque backdrop of the San Francisco Bay on 28 January 2024. Showcasing a kaleidoscope …

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PH AMBASSADOR TO THE U.S. INVITES PINOYS AND PINOYS AT HEART TO THE 2024 VIP TOUR SAN FRANCISCO, USA –Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez led the San Francisco launch of the 2024 Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour, inviting Filipinos and Filipinos at heart to discover for themselves why there is so …

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PH CONSULATE GENERAL IN SAN FRANCISCO HOLDS 2024 PLANNING SESSION SAN FRANCISCO, USA – Philippine Consul General Neil Frank R. Ferrer convened the 2024 planning conference on 11 January 2024 with officers of the Consulate and partner government agencies to coordinate plans and activities for the year. Participating in the planning session were Heads of …

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AFP CHIEF OF STAFF GEN. ROMEO BRAWNER, JR. CALLS ON CONSUL GENERAL FERRER SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, USA – Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner, Jr. paid a courtesy call on Consul General Neil Frank R. Ferrer on 25 January 2024. Consul General Ferrer welcomed General Brawner and his delegation to …

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TENDERLOIN SF’S FILIPINO COMMUNITY HONORS THE SANTO NIÑO IN 30TH SINULOG CELEBRATION In a show of faith and cultural pride, the Tenderloin Filipino American Community Association (TFCA) spearheaded its 30th annual Sinulog celebration in honor of the Santo Niño or the Child Jesus, at the Saint Boniface Catholic Church in San Francisco on 21 January …

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HILA-BANA: ESPASYO TEMPORAL, THE FIRST EXHIBITION TO BE HELD AT PH CONSULATE IN 2024, INVITES PUBLIC TO “FOLLOW THE RED THREAD” Philippine Consul General Neil Ferrer (right) and UP Alumni Association of San Francisco Board Chair Eric Golangco (left) join Filipino artist Venazir Martinez (center) in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the Hila-Bana: Espasyo Temporal …

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PH DELEGATES TO CES 2024 GET INSIGHTS FROM BAY AREA, SILICON VALLEY COMPANIES Consul General Neil Ferrer welcomes the CES 2024 Philippine delegation headed by Department of Trade and Industry Undersecretary Rafaelita Aldaba. Also in attendance are: Department of Science and Technology Undersecretary Maridon Sahagun; Department of Information and Communications Technology Undersecretary Heherson Asiddao; Philippine Economic Zone Authority …

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