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FILIPINO-CANADIAN SENATOR GIGI OSLER HIGHLIGHTS FILIPINO CONTRIBUTIONS TO CANADIAN SOCIETY

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12 June 2024, Ottawa – In a statement before the Senate of Canada, Filipino-Canadian Senator Flordeliz “Gigi” Osler underscored the significant contributions of the Filipino communities across Canada on the occasion of the 126th Anniversary of Philippine Independence, the celebration of Filipino Heritage Month in Canada, and the 75th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between the Philippines and Canada.

The session was attended by Philippine Ambassador to Canada, H.E. Maria Andrelita S. Austria, and the officers of the Philippine Embassy, as well as the participants of the National Philippine Parliamentary Internship Program. The session was preceded by the unfurling of a giant Philippine flag on Parliament Hill hosted by the Office of Senator Osler and the Canada-Philippines Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Group. END

OTTAWA SIGN AND CONFEDERATION BUILDING ILLUMINATED IN COLORS OF THE PHILIPPINE FLAG

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12 June 2024, Ottawa – In celebration of the 126th Anniversary of Philippine Independence and Filipino Heritage Month, the Ottawa Sign in the historic By-Ward Market once again lit up with the vibrant colors of the Philippine flag on 12 June 2024.

For the first time this year, the Confederation Building in Newfoundland and Labrador was also illuminated with Philippine national colors. Filipinos and Filipino-Canadians living in St. John’s gathered to witness the lighting during the sunset of 12 June 2024.

The lighting displays served as a symbol of Filipino pride and unity, showcasing the Philippines’ rich history and cultural heritage. It also symbolized the strong people-to-people ties between the Philippines and Canada, highlighting the significant contributions of the Filipino diaspora in various sectors across Canada. END

PHILIPPINE FLAG UNFURLED ON PARLIAMENT HILL

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12 June 2024, Ottawa – The Philippine Embassy participated in the annual unfurling and hoisting of the Philippine flag on Parliament Hill in Ottawa in honor of the 126th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence, Filipino Heritage Month, and 75th Anniversary of the Philippines-Canada diplomatic relations. The event was hosted by Senator Flordeliz Osler and Member of Parliament Marco Mendicino.

FILIPINO-CANADIAN COMMUNITY IN OTTAWA RAISES THE PHILIPPINE FLAG AT OTTAWA CITY HALL

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12 June 2024, Ottawa – The annual flag raising ceremony at the Ottawa City Hall on Wednesday morning, 12 June 2024, jump started the series of activities in celebration of the 126th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence and Philippine Heritage Month organized by the Philippine Independence Committee in the Ottawa Valley (PICOV) chaired by Mrs. Nora Arriola and supported by various Filipino-Canadian organizations.

In solemn rites, officers and personnel of the Philippine Embassy, led by Philippine Ambassador to Canada, H.E. Maria Andrelita S. Austria, together with Ottawa Mayor, His Worship Mark Sutcliffe, joined the Filipino-Canadian community in raising the Philippine national flag in front of Ottawa City Hall.