PRESS RELEASE NO. 30-2025

Consul General Talbo (top-left) meets with Trade Commissioner Elnar (top-right) to discuss economic opportunities.

Consul General Talbo (top-left) meets with Tourism Attaché Gerry Panga and Administrative Officer Genesis Renos (top-right) to discuss tourism strategies.

15 April 2025, Honolulu – Consul General Arman R. Talbo met with representatives of the Consulate’s attached agencies based in Los Angeles earlier today to discuss initiatives and on-going projects to promote Philippine trade and tourism in Hawaii and American Samoa. Consul Grace Anne Bulos and Vice Consul Leizel Caasi also joined the meetings.

Among the topics discussed during the meetings were the upcoming International Food Exhibition (IFEX) happening at the World Trade Center in the Philippines from May 22 to 24, 2025 and the Very Important Pinoy Tour (VIP) from July 6 to 15, 2025.

IFEX is the Philippines’ longest-running and biggest business-to-business and export-oriented international trade show for food, beverage, and ingredients. This provides local and international market players a platform to gather and optimize their sourcing and selling experience and discover new food products. More information on IFEX 2025 may be found here: https://www.ifexconnect.com/ifexphilippines

Meanwhile, the 2025 VIP Tour will take place in July, visiting culturally rich destinations in the Philippines, including Manila, Palawan, and Ilocos or Siargao. Please visit this page to sign up for the tour: http://viptourphilippines.com/ (END)