PH CONSUL GENERAL MEETS FILIPINO GOOGLERS IN SILICON VALLEY
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MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIFORNIA – Philippine Consul General in San Francisco Neil Ferrer met with Filipino Googler Network (FGN) members at Google’s Bay View campus in Mountain View, California on 22 August 2024.
Consul General Ferrer met with FGN co-convenor and Google Maps Program Manager Alexandria Chu, Principal of Organization and Talent Development at Google Martin Gonzalez, Hardware Test Engineer Allan Ysunza, and Android Location & Context Program Manager Charles Zamora.
Consul Vanessa Bago-Llona, Economic Assistant Jennifer Sto. Domingo, Director Soleil Tropicales of the Philippine Department of Tourism Office in San Francisco, and Trade Specialist Rosalie Say of the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Silicon Valley joined the meeting.
The Bayview Campus, known for its cutting-edge design and environmental sustainability, provided Consulate officials with the opportunity to see Google’s forward-thinking approach to technology and workplace culture. The campus features state-of-the-art facilities that reflect Google’s dedication to creating an environment that supports both productivity and inclusion.
FGN is one of Google’s active employee resource groups. Its most active members total over 2,000 Filipino Googlers.
The FGN officers and members discussed ways of supporting national development, including by collaborating with like-minded individuals and organizations.
Consul General Ferrer mentioned that the Philippines recently established the National Center for AI Research (NCAIR), and invited potential cooperation with the FGN.
“We welcomed the Filipino Googler Network’s advocacies and projects and I encourage you to further support the developing tech and startup ecosystem in the Philippines,” said Consul General Ferrer. END
Filipino Googler Martin Gonzalez (rightmost) and Allan Ysunza (third from left) tour the Philippine Consulate team at Google’s Bayview campus. (San Francisco PCG photo)
Consul General Neil Ferrer and team meets with Filipino Googler Network. (San Francisco PCG photo)
(San Francisco PCG photo)