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Launch of E-Book “Filipinos in the Field: 75 Faces of Migration" Celebrates the Stories of Filipino Migrants in Canada

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75 Faces of Migration

26 December 2024 - The Philippine Embassy in Canada launched the second edition of the e-book “Filipinos in the Field: 75 Faces of Migration” on 11 December 2024 through a small exhibit at Delta Hotel Ottawa.

The e-book showcases 75 personal stories from Filipinos and individuals of Filipino heritage working in diverse fields. This second edition reflects the diversity of Filipino migrants' invaluable contributions across different sectors in Canada.

The Philippine Embassy in Canada and Philippine Consulates General in Calgary, Toronto, and Vancouver jointly launched a social media campaign, which started on 16 December 2024 and will run for six weeks, featuring 75 Filipinos, Filipino-Canadians, and Canadians of Filipino descent who excelled across diverse fields and made invaluable contributions to different sectors of Canadian society.

The e-book is available for download on https://qrco.de/FITF75Faces.

75 Faces of Migration is a joint initiative of the Embassy and Consulates General of the Philippines in Canada and the Embassy of Canada in Manila as part of commemorating the 75th anniversary of PH-CA diplomatic relations. The profiles were gathered jointly by the Consulates General and the Embassies. The project aims to highlight the enduring partnership between the two countries and the achievements of Filipinos in Canada. END

PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN CANADA AND MCGILL UNIVERSITY SIGN DEED OF DONATION TO LAUNCH PHILIPPINE STUDIES PROGRAM

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Philippine Studies Program Grant

16 December 2024 - The Embassy of the Philippines in Canada signed a donation agreement with McGill University to establish a Philippine Studies Program at this prestigious university in Montreal, Quebec. This partnership agreement underscores the commitment of the Embassy and McGill University to work together to increase understanding of Philippine culture, history, and society in Canada.

The Deed of Donation, signed on 11 December 2024 at Delta Hotel Ottawa, by Her Excellency Maria Andrelita S. Austria, Ambassador of the Philippines to Canada, and for the University, Professor Anja Geitmann, Vice-President, Global Engagement, McGill University, formalizes a joint initiative to develop projects, and/or activities related to the culture, society and history of the Philippines and the Filipino people under the Philippine Studies Program initiated by the Office of Senator Loren Legarda.

ICONIC LANDMARKS ACROSS CANADA AGLOW WITH COLORS OF THE PHILIPPINE FLAG TO COMMEMORATE THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF PHILIPPINES-CANADA DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS

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Lighting

4 December 2024, Ottawa - In a vibrant display of friendship and affinity, several of Canada's iconic landmarks were illuminated, in the colors of the Philippine flag, on Sunday, 1 December 2024, in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of the Philippines and Canada.

Members of the Filipino community across Canada gathered for a flag raising and lighting ceremony at a selected venue in their respective town/province, in each of Canada’s six (6) time zones. With immense pride, they showcased the enduring friendship and collaboration between the two nations and honored the contributions of Filipino communities to Canadian society through this event.

FILIPINO CHRISTMAS SPIRIT SHINES THROUGH PAROL-MAKING WORKSHOP AT 2nd PASKONG PINOY SA OTTAWA AT NAC

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Paskong Pinoy

9 December 2024, Ottawa – Filipino-Canadians and Canadians in Ottawa and nearby areas gathered once again to celebrate the joyous holiday season at the second edition of Paskong Pinoy sa Ottawa on 7 December 2024, held at Peter A. Herrndorf Place, National Arts Centre (NAC).

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One of the highlights of the event was the highly anticipated Parol-Making Workshop, where participants of all ages had the opportunity to learn the art of creating traditional Filipino Christmas lanterns, known as parol.

In her brief remarks, the Embassy’s Deputy Head of Mission Myca Magnolia Fischer said, “We are one million strong diaspora here in Canada and it is important that we share our brand of Christmas with the rest of Canada. Christmas is the longest and liveliest fiesta in the Philippines, and the parol is an iconic symbol of the Filipino Christmas. ” Ms. Fischer invited the guests to join the parol-making workshop sponsored by the Embassy and to take advantage of the presence of those selling Filipino delicacies and products.