The Filipino community in Houston gathered on Saturday, 13 June 2026, for the Kalayaan Festival 2026, marking the 128th anniversary of Philippine Independence through a cultural celebration of heritage and unity.
Consul General Gunther Sales participated in San Antonio Days, an event hosted by the City of San Antonio’s Global Engagement Office that brought together government, business, and community leaders for two days of economic and cultural exchange.
A six-member team from the Philippine Consulate General in Houston conducted a two-day consular outreach mission on May 16 to 17, 2026, in McAllen, Texas, to provide services to Filipino and Filipino-American residents.
The Philippine Consulate General in Houston recently highlighted its engagement with Filipino analog astronaut Kristine Jane Atienza, describing her as a pioneering figure in space nutrition research and the first Filipino analog astronaut.
The Philippine Consulate General in Houston joined the Philippine Nurses Association of Metro Houston (PNAMH) and the PNAMH Foundation during a gala honoring Filipino nurses and inducting the organization’s new executive board.
Gunther Sales attended the first gala of the Kalayaan group of Killeen on April 19, 2026, where Filipino community members in Central Texas gathered for a celebration themed “Sambayanan.”
The Philippine Consulate General is calling on Filipino and Filipino-American community organizations, businesses, and professional groups to register or update their information in its official directories, as part of efforts to strengthen community engagement and visibility across its jurisdiction.
Consul General Gunther Sales and Vice Consul Tanya Gaurano attended the 2026 Global Oklahoma Consular Showcase from March 31 to April 2.
The Philippine Consulate General successfully wrapped up a two-day consular outreach in Jackson, Mississippi, providing services to 175 Filipinos and Filipino Americans.
The Philippine Consulate General recently hosted a warm and memorable dinner with members of the Filipino American Cultural Society of Mississippi on March 26, 2026, celebrating the contributions of kababayans in their local communities.