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Full Implementation of the eTravel System

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PR 40 2023 Full Implementation of the eTravel System

Starting April 15, 2023, both arriving and departing passengers to and from the Philippines are required to use the e-Travel system of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) for faster and more convenient airport procedures.

Passengers may log into the platform at etravel.gov.ph within 72 hours but not later than three hours from their scheduled flight. This process is FREE.

BI will discontinue the use of paper-based arrival and departure cards beginning May 1, 2023.

For more information, please visit the official website of the Bureau of Immigration: https://immigration.gov.ph/

Opening of Book of condolences for the Late Former DFA Secretary Albert F. Del Rosario

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PR 39 2023r Opening of Book of condolences for the Late Former DFA Secretary Albert F. Del Rosario

The Philippine Embassy in Canada has the sad duty to inform the public of the passing of Former Foreign Affairs Secretary, Albert F. Del Rosario, on 18 April 2023.

A Book of Condolences will be open at the Embassy’s Mindanao Hall (3F), beginning today until 25 April 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The Embassy may also receive messages through the Online Condolence Book which is open until Wednesday, 26 April 2023, 3:00 AM for all those who wish to share their messages of sympathy to the bereaved family of the late Secretary Del Rosario. This can be accessed through the link below:

https://sites.google.com/dfa.gov.ph/onlinecondolencebookadr/home

Philippine Embassy Participates in the Algonquin College's Celebration of Cultures

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PR 34 2023 Philippine Embassy Participates in the Algonquin College Celebration of Cultures

10 April 2023, Ottawa – The Embassy of the Philippines in Canada participated in the 25^th Anniversary of Celebration of Cultures on 5 April 2023 at Algonquin College.

The Embassy set up its booth with Philippine handicrafts, textiles, and tourism materials on prime tourist destinations. Booth visitors were treated to samples of Filipino food such as biko, pork spring rolls, and puto flan. Philippine souvenirs such as keychains, coin purses, pouches and belt bags, tourism brochures, maps, shirts, pens, and Sentro Rizal brochures were also distributed to those who correctly answered trivia questions about the Philippines.

Celebration of Cultures is an annual cultural fair organized by the Algonquin College every April. Diplomatic missions and cultural groups are invited to set up exhibits for students and employees on the college campus showcasing different aspects of their culture. END.