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Governor General Receives Credentials of Philippine Ambassador

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In a virtual ceremony hosted by Rideau Hall, Governor General Julie Payette of Canada formally received the Letter of Credence of Ambassador Rodolfo D. Robles in the afternoon of 30 November 2020. The ceremony, broadcast live on the social media channel of the Office of the Governor General, fully accredits Ambassador Robles as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Philippines to Canada.

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Screen grab from the YouTube Channel of Rideau Hall showing Governor General Julie Payette, Ambassador Rodolfo D. Robles, Chief of Protocol Stewart Wheeler, and Secretary to the Governor General Assunta Di Lorenzo.

In their cordial exchange, Ambassador Robles spoke highly of the contribution of the Filipino diaspora in Canada as frontline health care workers and essential services staff. Governor General Payette acknowledged the integration of the Filipino diaspora as “part of the Canadian fabric.”

There are almost one million Filipinos in Canada, the second largest diaspora after those in the United States of America.

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The official photo of the ceremony shortly after Governor General Payette received the Letter of Credence of Ambassador Robles. (Photo courtesy of MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall © OSGG, 2020)

Newly Arrived Ambassador Addresses New Brunswick Filipino Community

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PR 125 5th Annual Filipino Heritage Month Gala Virtual Celebration

11 November 2020, Ottawa – Ambassador-designate Rodolfo D. Robles joined the 5th Annual Filipino Heritage Month Gala Virtual Celebration hosted by the Filipino Community in New Brunswick. In his pre-recorded message, he noted the growing Filipino diaspora in Canada, citing the host government’s programs as one of the factors attracting the entry of skilled Filipino workers.

Ambassador-designate Robles thanked the organizers of the event for their collective efforts in showcasing Philippine culture and the joyful spirit of Filipinos in their new home. He also acknowledged the important role of Filipino frontliners in the fight against the current pandemic. -END-

Premyo Bonds 2 Successfully Launched in Canada

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Ambassador Rodolfo D. Robles welcomes participants to the virtual launch of Premyo Bonds 2 on 11 November 2020, co-organized by the Philippine Embassy in Ottawa and the Bureau of the Treasury of the Philippines, as National Treasurer Rosalie De Leon (bottom photo) and the heads of Consulates General in Calgary, Vancouver, and Toronto listen.