07/31/2026
Consul General Gunther Sales received Filipino actor Diether Ocampo, who will be a special guest at Fiesta Ko Sa Texas at the Bayou City Event Center on 1 August 2026.
During the courtesy call, Consul General Sales briefed Ocampo on the Consulateโs efforts to strengthen engagement with the Filipino-American community across Texas and the other states within its jurisdiction, including boosting participation in overseas voter registration ahead of the 2028 Philippine National Elections. The conversation also turned to the lesser-known history and lasting imprint of the Filipino diaspora in the South Central United States, a subject in which Ocampo took particular interest.
Fiesta Ko Sa Texas is regarded as one of the largest and most vibrant Filipino cultural festivals in the United States, featuring traditional Filipino cuisine, live entertainment, cultural dance performances, and special guest appearances. At the festival, the Consulate โ together with visiting officials from the Philippine Commission on Elections (COMELEC) โ will also raise awareness of the importance of overseas voter registration and electoral participation.
(30 July 2026)
