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PHILIPPINE CONSULATE TOURS SHOWROOM OF GALANTER AND JONES, SF-BASED OUTDOOR FURNITURE MAKER WITH PH TIES Consul General Neil Ferrer, Madame Miriam Ferrer, Consul Vanessa Bago-Llona, and Trade Commissioner Celynne Layug meet with Galanter and Jones owners Aaron Jones (standing leftmost), Miranda Jones (standing in the middle) and Robert Edward Etlin (standing rightmost), at Galanter and […]

IN INDUCTION OF NEW OFFICERS, CONSUL GENERAL FERRER URGES FIL-AM COMMUNITY CLUB OF MONTEREY PENINSULA TO FOSTER UNITY As part of the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco’s increased outreach efforts in Monterey County, Consul General Neil Ferrer led the induction of the new officers of the Filipino American Community Club of Monterey Peninsula at

CONSUL GENERAL FERRER EXPLORES OPEN RAN TECHNOLOGY, OPPORTUNITIES FOR PH WITH KCCTECH INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS Consul General Neil Ferrer, Consul Vanessa Bago-Llona, and Trade Commissioner Celynne Layug with KCCTech Innovative Solutions’ founders and managing partners, Hakan Kavlak (2nd from the left) and Ike Ahmet İlkgünCark (3rd from the left), at KCCTech headquarters in Walnut Creek, California.

“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

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

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

“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

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

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

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