Unfortunately, no signs of where the filter was made (may have been on the original box, it was installed by a local Indy shop).
Just to add some details. This Cobalt has about 75,000 miles on it (parents owned since new). Oil changes have always been done between 3,000 to 4,000 miles, and I believe the vast majority of changes have been VWB.
To echo others, I don't think the interval here is by any means torture. I've attempted to encourage use of the OLM or a longer change (like 5K) but have been unsuccessful at this point. Decided it was just easier to offer to do the work and save at least half the cost (not including my labor).