the Center Today
The face of the filipino nation in San Francisco
The Philippine Center in San Francisco is being managed by the Philippine Center Management Board, Inc. (PCMB).
Today, more than a century after it was built, the Center remains and now serves as the face of the Philippine Government and the Filipino nation in the City of San Francisco – a Center distinguished by the beauty of its design, the strength and dignity of its age, and its unquestionable value in terms of reflecting the history and soul of the Filipino nation.
Mission
To consolidate, integrate and coordinate all the activities of all Philippine Government offices and agencies abroad.
Vision
To nurture, promote, propagate Philippine culture; to encourage foreign tourists to visit the Philippines; to expand the foreign market for Philippine products; to provide efficient and comprehensive public service in the country and abroad; and in general to enhance the image of the Philippines.
Values
- Be an ambassador.
- Act with integrity, honesty and transparency.
- Treat people with respect and dignity regardless of their age, gender, religion, nationality, language, ethnicity, race, political affiliation, personal background, and socioeconomic status.