The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco conducted its second
consecutive consular outreach mission to Colorado Springs on 25-28 June in
close partnership with the Filipino-American Community of Southern Colorado.
The “Consulate on Wings” team to Colorado Springs was led by Deputy Consul
General Wilfredo C. Santos and composed of Misses Vicky Mendez and Helen
Comullo, and Mr. John Jiao. It was the seventh outreach mission organized by the
Post for 2009. The outreach activity in Colorado Springs was held at the Nanay
Betty’s Filipino Restaurant owned and operated by Ms. Maribeth Groover and her
husband Mr. Plenty Groover who graciously provided the spacious venue for the
3-day outreach mission.
“The large turnout of applicants during our outreach mission to Colorado Springs
exceeded our expectations,” Deputy Consul General Santos said.
“This only shows the strong ties of our kababayans in Colorado for the
Philippines. We are pleased to have brought directly our services to them,” he
added.
The overwhelming response and participation of the Fil-Ams in Colorado and
nearby areas represents the growing Filipino communities all over the United
States. Under its work program, the Philippine Consulate General in San
Francisco has stepped up its consular outreach missions to the different cities
within the 10 northwestern states under its jurisdiction to conduct consular
services, such as renewal of Philippine passports, legalization of documents,
processing of applications for dual citizenship, and conducting the oath-taking
ceremony for new dual citizens.
While in Colorado Springs, the consulate team attended the Philippine
Independence Day Celebration of the Filipino Community of Southern Colorado
held at the Fountain Creek Regional Park, on 28 June. The event was well
attended by the local community including its prominent members, such as
Lieutenant General (ret.) Edward Soriano who once served as the highest ranking
Filipino American in the US Army, and Colorado State Representative Dennis
Apuan.
Deputy Consul General Santos, who spoke during the Independence Day
Celebration, commended the Filipino community members for being proud of their
heritage and becoming successful in their own right.
“I am pleased that the Filipino American community in Colorado Springs has
organized this event in celebration of the 111th Anniversary of Philippine
Independence. This event showcases the best of our culture and underscores the
success and growing importance of Filipino Americans as a community in this part
of the United States. I am confident that all of you will continue to support our
Motherland by visiting the Philippines as tourists, investing in properties, sending
your remittances back home, becoming dual citizens, and registering and voting in
next year’s elections,” he said.
A total of 261 services were rendered by the four-man consulate team in
Colorado Springs. This includes the processing of applications for dual citizenship
(53), renewal of passports and issuance of travel documents (87), legalization of
documents (57), and other services (64).
consecutive consular outreach mission to Colorado Springs on 25-28 June in
close partnership with the Filipino-American Community of Southern Colorado.
The “Consulate on Wings” team to Colorado Springs was led by Deputy Consul
General Wilfredo C. Santos and composed of Misses Vicky Mendez and Helen
Comullo, and Mr. John Jiao. It was the seventh outreach mission organized by the
Post for 2009. The outreach activity in Colorado Springs was held at the Nanay
Betty’s Filipino Restaurant owned and operated by Ms. Maribeth Groover and her
husband Mr. Plenty Groover who graciously provided the spacious venue for the
3-day outreach mission.
“The large turnout of applicants during our outreach mission to Colorado Springs
exceeded our expectations,” Deputy Consul General Santos said.
“This only shows the strong ties of our kababayans in Colorado for the
Philippines. We are pleased to have brought directly our services to them,” he
added.
The overwhelming response and participation of the Fil-Ams in Colorado and
nearby areas represents the growing Filipino communities all over the United
States. Under its work program, the Philippine Consulate General in San
Francisco has stepped up its consular outreach missions to the different cities
within the 10 northwestern states under its jurisdiction to conduct consular
services, such as renewal of Philippine passports, legalization of documents,
processing of applications for dual citizenship, and conducting the oath-taking
ceremony for new dual citizens.
While in Colorado Springs, the consulate team attended the Philippine
Independence Day Celebration of the Filipino Community of Southern Colorado
held at the Fountain Creek Regional Park, on 28 June. The event was well
attended by the local community including its prominent members, such as
Lieutenant General (ret.) Edward Soriano who once served as the highest ranking
Filipino American in the US Army, and Colorado State Representative Dennis
Apuan.
Deputy Consul General Santos, who spoke during the Independence Day
Celebration, commended the Filipino community members for being proud of their
heritage and becoming successful in their own right.
“I am pleased that the Filipino American community in Colorado Springs has
organized this event in celebration of the 111th Anniversary of Philippine
Independence. This event showcases the best of our culture and underscores the
success and growing importance of Filipino Americans as a community in this part
of the United States. I am confident that all of you will continue to support our
Motherland by visiting the Philippines as tourists, investing in properties, sending
your remittances back home, becoming dual citizens, and registering and voting in
next year’s elections,” he said.
A total of 261 services were rendered by the four-man consulate team in
Colorado Springs. This includes the processing of applications for dual citizenship
(53), renewal of passports and issuance of travel documents (87), legalization of
documents (57), and other services (64).
| Fil-Am Community of Southern Colorado Celebrates Philippine Independence Day joined by the RP Consulate General in San Francisco Outreach Mission |
Deputy Consul General Wilfredo C. Santos:
San Francisco Consulate General of the
Philippines
San Francisco Consulate General of the
Philippines
Lieutenant General (Ret.) Edward Soriano:
Highest ranking Filipino American in the US Army
Highest ranking Filipino American in the US Army
