PHILIPPINES
Last update: 2026
Phillipine Consulate General
Economic diplomacy, which aims to further strengthen robust economic ties between the Philippines and the US Midwest, is one of the three pillars of the Philippine Consulate General in Chicago’s foreign policy work. The mandate is pursued through the following initiatives, among others:
- Promotion of trade and investment between the Philippines and the 12 Midwest states in the US;
- Assistance to US-based companies looking to expand, set-up business offices, factories, or logistics facilities in the Philippines;
- Assistance in exporting Philippine products and services to the US;
- Organization of business missions and meetings to connect the investors and companies with opportunities in the Philippines;
- Facilitation of the entry of businessmen to the Philippines through the issuance of appropriate visa; and
- Legalization of documents and contracts for use in the Philippines.
Office Jurisdiction
MIDWEST, USA – 12 states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin
Contact
122 S MICHIGAN AVE, STE 1600, CHICAGO, IL 60603
Melvin C. Almonguerra – Consul, melvin.almonguera@dfa.gov.ph
+ 1 312 583 0621 ext.114
Disclaimer
The information, data, and representations contained within individual participant profiles are submitted exclusively by the respective representatives and reflect their specific institutional mandates, views, and jurisdictional positions. Such content is provided for technical and educational purposes and does not constitute an endorsement, recognition, or official position by the Chicago International Trade Commissioners’ Association (CITCA), its Board of Directors, or the association’s general participation. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, CITCA maintains a position of institutional neutrality. The publication of member-submitted content does not imply any determination by the Board regarding the legal status, sovereignty, or international recognition of any sovereign state, sub-national region, separate customs territory, or trade organization. CITCA disclaims all liability for the accuracy or diplomatic implications of information provided by individual participants.
Philippine Trade and Investment Center
N/A
Office Jurisdiction
N/A
Contact
Address
Alma Argayoso, Trade Commissioner, almaargayoso@dti.gov.ph
Web
Disclaimer
The information, data, and representations contained within individual participant profiles are submitted exclusively by the respective representatives and reflect their specific institutional mandates, views, and jurisdictional positions. Such content is provided for technical and educational purposes and does not constitute an endorsement, recognition, or official position by the Chicago International Trade Commissioners’ Association (CITCA), its Board of Directors, or the association’s general participation. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, CITCA maintains a position of institutional neutrality. The publication of member-submitted content does not imply any determination by the Board regarding the legal status, sovereignty, or international recognition of any sovereign state, sub-national region, separate customs territory, or trade organization. CITCA disclaims all liability for the accuracy or diplomatic implications of information provided by individual participants.
Alma Argayoso
Trade Commissioner
Biographie