All Philippine diplomatic and consular posts in Canada are closely monitoring the situation unfolding in the wake of the wildfires engulfing areas of Fort McMurray in Alberta.

Our thoughts are with all those affected by this catastrophe.

Consul General Julius Torres, who heads the Philippine Consulate General in Calgary, is en route to extend assistance to Filipino nationals affected by the wildfires.
In the meantime, Honorary Consul General Esmeralda Agbulos has been coordinating with provincial authorities who have given assurances that Filipinos in the area are safe, although many have been evacuated.

Philippine Ambassador Petronila P. Garcia has ordered the deployment of teams to the evacuation centers in order to extend every assistance needed by Filipino nationals.

The Philippines salutes the Canadian firefighters and first responders working heroically for their communities.

Filipino nationals requiring urgent assistance are advised to call immediately the hotline of the Philippine Consulate General in Calgary at 587.577.1805.