Philippine Consul General Meets with Global Maharlika Foundation to Discuss Community Initiatives

PHILIPPINE CONSUL GENERAL MEETS WITH GLOBAL MAHARLIKA FOUNDATION TO DISCUSS COMMUNITY INITIATIVES

Left to right: Ms. Thelma Orozco, Mr. Don Orozco, Ms. Melissa Ann Layson, Consul General Neil Frank R. Ferrer, Consul Vanessa Bago-Llona, Vice Consul Adrian Audrey Baccay and Ms. Yoliesil Pontino (San Francisco PCG photo)

25 June 2024, San Francisco – Philippine Consul General Neil Frank R. Ferrer met with Mr. Don Orozco, Executive Director of non-profit Global Maharlika Foundation, Inc. (GMF), to explore collaborative efforts aimed at empowering the Filipino community.

Mr. Orozco presented GMF’s upcoming projects that aim to promote Philippine culture and talent, especially of the Filipino American diaspora in California. 

“The Consulate General aims to continue to support initiatives by Filipino American organizations like GMF that aim to create a positive impact and foster the community’s growth,” said Consul General Ferrer.

Also present at the meeting were Ms. Yoliesil Pontino, GMF’s Executive Vice President and Director, Ms. Thelma Orozco, Ms. Melissa Ann Layson, owner of home care provider MeliCor Home Care, Consul Vanessa Bago-Llona, Vice Consul Adrian Audrey Baccay, and Economic Assistant Jennifer Sto. Domingo. END

Left to right: Consul Vanessa Bago-Llona, Ms. Yoliesil Pontino, Mr. Don Orozco, Consul General Neil Frank Ferrer, Ms. Melissa Ann Layson, Ms. Thelma Orozco and Vice Consul Adrian Audrey Baccay (San Francisco PCG photo)