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Philippine Ambassador to Canada assumes Chair of ASEAN Committee in Ottawa (ACO)

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resACO PH CHAIR

Philippine Ambassador to Ottawa, Petronila P. Garcia has assumed the Chair of the ASEAN Committee in Ottawa (ACO) for July-December 2017. The Ambassador of Myanmar, H.E.Kyaw Myo Htut, turned over the Chair to the Philippines during the 252nd ACO Meeting on 22 June 2017 in Ottawa.

This year marks several milestones as ASEAN celebrates its 50th Anniversary since its establishment, and ASEAN-Canada Dialogue Relations marks its 40th year. The Philippines, which is the current Chair of ASEAN, is Country Coordinator for ASEAN-Canada Dialogue Relations.

OTTAWA STAFF AWARDED

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Armi Santos

The Philippine Embassy in Ottawa congratulates Ms. Armi A. Santos, Administrative Officer, on having been selected as one of the recipients for the DFA Most Outstanding Employee Award for 2017. She was selected after a rigorous vetting by the DFA Program on Rewards, Awards, and Incentive for Service Excellence (PRAISE) Committee upon nomination by Ambassador Petronila P. Garcia.

OTTAWA PE HOSTS “FILIPINISM: WHAT MAKES ART FILIPINO”

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Filipinism Art Appreciation Workshop

Photo Caption: [Left to right, clockwise: Participants pose for a class picture with the Canadian maple leaf in the background; Eman Sia demonstrates his drawing style; Workshop participants do the “Drawing by Numbers” exercise; Aris Bagtas demonstrates the different ways to draw with oil pastels.]

16 June 2017, Ottawa – In line with the celebration of the 119th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence and Philippine Heritage Week, the Philippine Embassy in Canada opened the art exhibit “Filipinism: What Makes Art Filipino” today featuring the works of contemporary Filipino artists Aris Bagtas, Anna Lumpas, Ronna Manansala, Wilfredo Rufon, Sr., and Eman Sia of Kunst Gallery.