(above picture) Johann Bona with MP Rechie Valdez and CDA Fernandez, (bottom picture) Johann Bona explains the process and his motivation in undertaking the portrait project.

The Philippine Embassy in Ottawa, led by Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Francisco Noel R. Fernandez III, welcomed representatives of the Filipino diaspora in Canada’s National Capital Region to “The Pinatubo Aetas,” a photo exhibit by Toronto-based Johann Bona.

Held at Sentro Rizal Ottawa, the photo exhibit promotes National Indigenous Peoples Month celebrated each October in the Philippines.

The exhibit runs from 18 to 21 October 2022 and is open to the public from 1000H to 1700H.