The Philippine Consulate General in Honolulu joins in the celebration of Development Policy Research Month (DPRM) this September.

Per Malacañang Proclamation 247 dated 2 September 2002, the month of September of every year is declared as Development Policy Research Month to promote and draw nationwide awareness on the importance of policy research in the formulation of national development plans, programs, and policies.

This year's theme is "Securing a Future for All by Growing a Resilient Middle Class" or in Filipino, "Pagpapalawak ng Matatag na Middle Class tungo sa Pagtiyak ng Kinabukasan para sa Lahat".