CHICAGO 27 August 2026- Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano promoted the 2027 Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour during separate engagements with the Filipino-American Association of Iowa (FAAI) and the Filipino-American Society (FAS) in Des Moines on 25 August 2026.

Consul General Diano presented the 2027 VIP Tour – Winter Escapade Edition, scheduled for 07–17 February 2027, which will feature visits to Manila and either Iloilo, Bacolod, or El Nido, with pocket tours to Legazpi-Naga, Leyte, Siargao, Camiguin, and Bohol. She encouraged the Filipino-American community in Iowa to join the tour as an opportunity to reconnect with the PHL, its culture, heritage, and tourism destinations, through an organized program.

The Consul General, joined by Consul Melvin Almonguera, also discussed consular updates and community-related matters with the organizations.

The respective meetings were organized by Filipino-American community leaders Ms. Alma Coon (FAAI) and Ms. Luisita Dona McBurney (FAS). For information on detailed pricing, final registration links, and formal payment procedures for the 2027 VIP Tour, interested parties may visit https://viptourphilippines.com or contact the Consulate General at chicagopcg@att.net. END