09 June 2022, Ottawa - The Philippine Flag was once again unfurled and hoisted on Parliament Hill to celebrate the 124th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence and Filipino Heritage Month in Canada.  It will be recalled that this yearly celebration has been put on hold for two years in view of the COVID-19 pandemic and its related health protocols and restrictions.

Undeterred by inclement weather, Ambassador Rodolfo D. Robles and other Embassy staff, members of the Canada-Philippines Inter-parliamentary Friendship Group spearheaded by Members of Parliament Kevin Lamoureux and Rechie Valdez, and members of the Filipino community in Canada gathered at the parade grounds of the House of Commons to hoist the Philippine and Canadian flags and sing the National Anthems of both countries.

Ministers Ahmed Hussein (Housing, Diversion and Inclusion), Sean Fraser (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship), Senators Larry Patterson, Yona Martin, and other Members of Parliament were present during the celebration.