Philippine Honorary Consulate in Las Vegas is now open for government services
Photo from Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles’ Facebook
If you’re a Fil-Am resident in Las Vegas or any nearby state, or you just happen to pass by the area and you need to fix some Philippine documents, no need to go farther as the Philippine Honorary Consulate in Las Vegas is now open.
Located at 4045 Spencer St in Las Vegas, NV 89119, this new venture was inaugurated by the Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles, which held a Consular Outreach Mission last August 12 and 13, 2023.
Amie Belmonte, a formidable presence in Southern Nevada with roots hailing from San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte will stand as the first honorary consul in Las Vegas under Consul General Edgar Badajos’ leadership.
Belmonte was no stranger to leadership. She was the President and Co-Founder of the Filipino American Political Organization with Equal Representation (Fil-Am P.O.W.E.R.), a group dedicated to guiding Filipinos on their journey to US citizenship.
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In addition, as the founder and president of Senior Resources and Services, a management care association for the elderly, she has been active in community organizations, including the National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA).
On September 2, Belmonte took the oath of office administered by Consul Maynard Maleon of the Philippine Consulate in Los Angeles. This historic event unfolded amid the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Ilocano American Association of Nevada.
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Services for the Filipino community
The Philippine Consulate in Las Vegas isn’t just a diplomatic representation; it’s also a hub for essential government services. The consulate will serve as a lifeline for Filipinos in the region, offering consular jurisdiction all over Las Vegas and Southern Nevada.
Here, they are ready to assist the following consular services:
- Notarizing documents
- Issuance emergency travel documents
- Issuance of mortuary certificates
Furthermore, Consul Belmont’s mission extends beyond office paperwork; she’s mandated to promote and protect the welfare and interests of the Filipinos within her jurisdiction. But that’s not all; she’s also here to showcase the best of the Philippines, from tourism to trade and culture.
As Las Vegas’ bright lights welcome Filipino diplomacy, the Philippine Consulate in Las Vegas will become a beacon of assistance for the Filipino community in the area.
So, whether you’re in the Sin City traveling or looking for the best adobo in town, this new consulate is here ready to help and assist.
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