FERDINAND ROMUALDEZ MARCOS JR.
President
ENRIQUE A. MANALO
Secretary of Foreign Affairs
PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL PRESS RELEASES
- Tuesday, 04 February 2025 Agana PCG Launches Virtually the 2025 VIP Tour
- Friday, 31 January 2025 Agana PCG Meets with Filipino-American Visual Artists for Philippine National Arts Month in February 2025
- Thursday, 30 January 2025 Courtesy Call of the Philippine Department of Tourism Delegation During their Visit on Guam
- Thursday, 23 January 2025 Consular Mission to Saipan, CNMI, 8-9 February 2025
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ADVISORIES
- Friday, 14 February 2025 Filipinos for the 2025 IMO Honours for Exceptional Bravery at Sea
- Tuesday, 11 February 2025 Consulate Closure on 17 February 2025 in Observance of Washington's Birthday
- Saturday, 28 December 2024 Advisory Consulate Closure - January 2025
- Wednesday, 11 December 2024 Consulate Closure in December 2024
Agana PCG Commemorates the 128th Anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal's Martyrdom
Press Release RPL-34-2024
31 December 2024, Guam - The Philippine Consulate General in Agana, Guam (Agana PCG), in cooperation with the Masonic District of Guam, commemorated the 128th Anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal’s martyrdom with a flower offering at Sentro Rizal Agana on 30 December 2024.
During the event, Consul General Rosario P. Lemque highlighted in her remarks the theme, “Rizal sa Bagong Pilipinas: Buhay at Aral, Aming Nilalandas (“Rizal in the New Philippines: Life and Teachings, as our Guide”). She said, “To my colleagues in the Consulate, we can emulate Dr. Rizal’s love for our country by performing diligently and with integrity our daily tasks and responsibilities, especially in providing efficient and effective consular services to our stakeholders, while embodying the ideals of Bagong Pilipinas through our actions and commitment.”
Consul General Lemque further said, “As we remember Dr. Rizal’s martyrdom, I wish to thank the modern heroes of our times. I commend the Masonic District of Guam for their heroism in times of calamities and disasters, they were ready to extend immediate assistance such as food and temporary shelter to those greatly affected during the recent typhoons not only to the locals but to our fellow kababayan in Guam.”
The event was attended by Agana PCG personnel with the officers and members of the Masonic District of Guam headed by Bro. Michael Jon Callang, District Deputy Grand Master, who delivered a message during the event citing Dr. Rizal’s martyrdom as a pivotal moment that played a crucial role in the Philippines’ attainment of independence and the shaping of its nationhood.END
Agana PCG Launches “Habi ng Kultura: Likhang Katutubo” (“Weave of Culture: Indigenous Creations”) Textiles and Accessories Exhibit
Press Release
RPL-025-2024
Agana PCG Launches “Habi ng Kultura: Likhang Katutubo” (“Weave of Culture: Indigenous Creations”) Textiles and Accessories Exhibit
17 October 2024, Guam - In celebration of Philippine National Indigenous Peoples Month, the Philippine Consulate General in Guam launched an exhibit entitled, “Habi ng Kultura: Likhang Katutubo” (“Weave of Culture: Indigenous Creations”), featuring textiles and accessories made by various Philippine indigenous groups, at Sentro Rizal Agana on 16 October 2024.
The launch and ribbon cutting was led by Consul General Rosario P. Lemque, joined by Consul General Adelina Jose of Palau, Guam Council on the Arts and Humanities Agency (CAHA) Director Angie Taitague, and Filipino Community of Guam President Mr. Patrick Luces. Esteemed leaders of the Filipino community and partners from the media were also present during the event.
The exhibit showcases the vibrant textiles and accessories created by the indigenous peoples of the Philippines, particularly, the Igorots from Northern Luzon and the Lumad and Muslim indigenous peoples from Mindanao.
In her welcome remarks, Consul General Lemque said, “The Consulate has chosen to put together this textile and accessories exhibit to showcase not only the skill and artistry of our indigenous peoples but also to honor the deep cultural heritage and knowledge passed down through generations. Each woven thread, every bead pattern is more than just a display of craftsmanship—it represents centuries of wisdom, resourcefulness, and identity.”
The exhibit is open to the public from 17 to 31 October 2024, from 9:00 am to 4:00 p.m. everyday, except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. END
Eskwelahang Munti ng Guam Reopens at Sentro Rizal Agana
Press Release
Eskwelahang Munti ng Guam Reopens at Sentro Rizal, Agana
14 October 2024, Guam - The Philippine Consulate General in Agana, in partnership with the Filipino Cultural Center (FCC) and the Filipino Community of Guam (FCG), has reopened Eskwelahang Munti ng Guam (EMG) on 05 October 2024 at Sentro Rizal Agana.
In his welcoming remarks during the reopening ceremony of the EMG, Consul Joaquin Ricardo R. Aragon underscored the importance of having a Filipino language and culture program on the island so that children with Filipino descent stay connected to their roots, stating “Today marks a wonderful occasion as we bring back a program that promotes the Filipino language and culture to the younger generation, helping preserve their Filipino heritage and identity.”
After being paused since 2020 due to the pandemic, the program now provides young Filipino-Americans the opportunity to learn the Filipino language and culture through interactive activities, such as learning basic vocabulary and conversational Filipino, singing, dancing, and the arts.
EMG classes will be conducted for nine (9) Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 NN from 05 October - 07 December 2024 at the Sentro Rizal Agana by volunteer teachers from the FCC led by Principal Gloria Baguinon, Ms. Ciony Viray, Ms. Lory Castelo and Ms. Shirley Trinidad.
The FCC is still accepting enrollees for the program. For those interested to participate, please contact Ms. Gloria Baguinon at +1(671) 686-5871. END
