EMBASSY OFFICIALS ADVANCE COMMUNITY RELATIONS WITH FILIPINO LEADERS IN WASHINGTON DC

Deputy Chief of Mission Felipe F. Cariño III (center) and Minister and Consul General Zoilo A. Velasco (front, 3rd from left) warmly welcomed members of the local Filipino community during a meet-and-greet session held at the Philippine Embassy, reaffirming the Embassy’s commitment to strengthening ties with the Filipino American community and fostering meaningful people-to-people connections. The intimate gathering allowed for meaningful exchanges and a more personal introduction, especially as both officials have recently assumed their respective posts.
Deputy Chief of Mission Felipe F. Cariño III (center) and Minister and Consul General Zoilo A. Velasco (front, 3rd from left) warmly welcomed members of the local Filipino community during a meet-and-greet session held at the Philippine Embassy, reaffirming the Embassy’s commitment to strengthening ties with the Filipino American community and fostering meaningful people-to-people connections. The intimate gathering allowed for meaningful exchanges and a more personal introduction, especially as both officials have recently assumed their respective posts.

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28 May 2026

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Deputy Chief of Mission Cariño delivered welcome remarks to members of the Filipino community, reaffirming the Embassy’s continued commitment to engaging and supporting Filipino communities under the Embassy’s jurisdiction. Likewise, Consul General Velasco provided updates on the Embassy’s consular services and outreach programs, and encouraged community leaders to remind their members about overseas voter registration in preparation for the 2028 Overseas National Elections.
Deputy Chief of Mission Cariño delivered welcome remarks to members of the Filipino community, reaffirming the Embassy’s continued commitment to engaging and supporting Filipino communities under the Embassy’s jurisdiction. Likewise, Consul General Velasco provided updates on the Embassy’s consular services and outreach programs, and encouraged community leaders to remind their members about overseas voter registration in preparation for the 2028 Overseas National Elections.

Deputy Chief of Mission Cariño delivered welcome remarks to members of the Filipino community, reaffirming the Embassy’s continued commitment to engaging and supporting Filipino communities under the Embassy’s jurisdiction. Likewise, Consul General Velasco provided updates on the Embassy’s consular services and outreach programs, and encouraged community leaders to remind their members about overseas voter registration in preparation for the 2028 Overseas National Elections.