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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,

The Road to Sydney Finds its Way to the 25th San Francisco Documentary Festival From L-R: Film Director Benito Bautista and Sydney Loyola responds to questions about the documentary (San Francisco PCG photo) SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA –  The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco joined the Filipino American community in supporting the documentary film titled,

Philippine Consulate General and Philippine Retirement Authority Hold Community Briefing on Retirement Opportunities in the Philippines PRA Chief Executive Officer and General Manager Roberto Z. Zozobrado delivers a presentation on the SRRV program during the Community Briefing and Orientation in San Francisco. (San Francisco PCG photo) SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – The Philippine Consulate General in

Philippine Consulate General attends reception on board Japan Coast Guard training vessel Itsukushima Consul General Arnel G. Talisayon (right) greets Consul General Kotaro Otsuki of Japan and Captain Naoki Mizoguchi of the Japanese Coast Guard vessel, Itsukushima. San Francisco, California – Japan Coast Guard Training Vessel Itsukushima recently made a port call in San Francisco

PH Consulate, ABS-CBN Foundation Strengthen Collaboration Clockwise: Deputy Consul General Maria Paz G. Cortes, ABS-CBN Foundation International (AFI) Volunteer Global Ambassador Noriel Adricula, AFI Community Engagement Director Alma Magsombol, Consul General Arnel G. Talisayon, and Vice Consul Glaiza Quarteros discuss areas of collaboration during the meeting (San Francisco PCG photo) SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA –  The

Philippine Consulate Joins “Nightlife: Mabuhay” at the California Academy of Sciences Celebrating Filipino Culture and Marine Biodiversity Guests explore the California Academy of Sciences’ Philippine Coral Reef exhibit during “NightLife: Mabuhay,” showcasing marine species and coral ecosystems inspired by the Philippines’ rich biodiversity. (San Francisco PCG photo) SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – The Philippine Consulate General