The Official Website of the Philippine Embassy in Ottawa, Canada

OFFICERS OF ANCOP INTERNATIONAL (CANADA) CALLED ON AMBASSADOR PETRONILA P. GARCIA

Details: Hits: 898

ANCOP OFFICIALS

28 November 2017, Ottawa – Officers of Ancop International (Canada) called on Ambassador Petronila P. Garcia today, 28 November 2017, at the Philippine Embassy in Ottawa. During their call, Ambassador Garcia was briefed on the projects being undertaken by Ancop International, a Canadian charity organization that aims to uplift the lives of poor families in developing countries by providing shelter, child education, and humanitarian relief.

One of the organization’s most recent projects is the completion of the construction of 400 shelters donated to families in Tacloban affected by super typhoon Haiyan. The organization raises funds through sponsorships, donations and activities like the “Ancop Walk,” a global annual event that draws supporters of Ancop project.

The group was led by Ancop Program Head Maria Pilar Dimaculangan. She was accompanied by Mr. Francis M. Yap, Mr. Ricky Cuenca, and Mrs. Irma B. Cuenca. END.

SININGTALA BRINGS MINDANAO DANCES TO OTTAWA

Details: Hits: 2740

24059047 1751199088517091 8867236468405438864 n

Siningtala dancers with three generations of the PDTO during their dance workshop. (photo courtesy of Mr. Ben David)

OBSERVANCE OF PH HOLIDAY: BONIFACIO DAY

Details: Hits: 1179

30 Nov Holiday

HIGHLIGHTING MULTICULTURALISM: THE PHILIPPINE EXHIBIT AT THE INTERNATIONAL PAVILION

Details: Hits: 2067

PR Opening Reception IP 2017

Photo Caption: Clockwise from left: 1. Dr. Kristmanson, Secretary Teo, and Ambassador Garcia, 2. Secretary Teo explains the Philippine Exhibit to GAC Director General Ian Burchett, 3. Dr. Kristmanson, Secretary Teo and Ambassador Garcia try out the Jeepney at the exhibit, and 4. Ms. Jasmine Maierhofer models one Renee Salud’s creations.

20 November 2017, Ottawa – The Philippines formally opened its exhibit at Canada’s International Pavilion with a stunning display of artistry and craftmanship as it showcased “Philippine Tapestry,” a grand fashion show of neo-ethnic designs by top Filipino couturier Renee Salud using indigenous hand-woven textiles from different tribal groups in the Philippines and featuring cultural dance company Siningtala.