FAHM Celebration in Chicago Honors Outstanding Fil-Am Seniors

Consul General Gina A. Jamoralin of the Philippine Consulate General in Chicago delivers her inspirational message with the awardees looking on. (Chicago PCG photo)

CHICAGO 22 October 2018 – In conjunction with the celebration of the Filipino-American History Month (FAHM) last October all throughout the United States, the Philippine-American Cultural Foundation Inc. (PACF) in Chicago organized a luncheon at Four Points Sheraton on 14 October 2018 in honor of FAHM outstanding seniors who were recognized for their civic leadership and pioneering spirit.

Consul General Gina A. Jamoralin of the Philippine Consulate General in Chicago delivered her remarks during the event and paid tribute to the awardees for their significant contribution to the Filipino Community not only in Chicago but also in the State of Illinois.

She also urged the Filipino community to vote in the forthcoming U.S. midterm elections as a civic duty and to reflect  the strength  and interests of the Filipinos in the U.S.

The outstanding seniors who are all experts in their respective fields of endeavors thanked the PACF upon receiving the plaque of appreciation individually from Consul General Jamoralin who read out the citation.

Consul General Jamoralin also received a plaque of appreciation from PACF for her presence during the important event.

PACF’s main mission is to promote Filipino culture and heritage in the U.S. by spearheading Fil-Am activities in Illinois such as the annual Piyesta Pinoy in Bolingbrook. END

One of the outstanding senior awardees happily receives her plaque from Consul General in Chicago Gina A. Jamoralin and her bouquet of flowers from PACF President Adeline Fajardo. (Chicago PCG photo)

Group photo with all the Outstanding Seniors awardees. (Chicago PCG photo)

Consul General in Chicago Gina A. Jamoralin receives her plaque of appreciation from PACF officers led by PACF President Adeline Fajardo and Event Co-Chair Merle Salazar, together with Ms. Girlie Pascual who emceed the event. (Chicago PCG photo)

For more information, visit www.chicagopcg.dfa.gov.ph; www.chicagopcg.com or https://www.facebook.com/PHinChicago.