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Philippine Embassy Participates in Simbang Gabi 2023

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PR 220 2023 Philippine Embassy Participates in Simbang Gabi 2023

18 December 2023 - The Philippine Embassy in Canada, led by Ambassador Maria Andrelita S. Austria, sponsored and participated in the 2nd day of Simbang Gabi (Christmas Novena Mass) on Saturday, 16 December, at the Assumption Parish Church in Ottawa. Rev. Fr. Joseph Vayalil, led the faithful in the celebration of the Mass.

In Philippine Christmas tradition, Simbang Gabi is a novena of pre-dawn masses during the nine days leading to Christmas Day.

NEW CHAIR OF THE CANADA-PHILIPPINES PARLIAMENTARY FRIENDSHIP GROUP VISITS THE EMBASSY, PROMISES SUPPORT FOR STRENGTHENED CANADA-PHILIPPINES RELATIONS

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PR 219 2023 PR on Meeting with MP Marco Mendicino

15 December 2023 - The Honorable Marco Mendicino, Member of Parliament representing the riding of Eglinton—Lawrence in the House of Commons, met with Philippine Ambassador Maria Andrelita S. Austria on 13 December 2023 at the Chancery of the Philippine Embassy in Ottawa. Having recently assumed the chairmanship of the Canada-Philippines Parliamentary Friendship Group (CPPFG), MP Mendicino expressed his support for the growth of Philippines-Canada relations, especially in the aspect of people-to-people exchanges and trade ties. Ambassador Austria commended MP Mendicino for the notable work he did as Minister of Immigration, especially during the peak of the pandemic. She said that the Embassy is looking forward to working closely with CPPFG, including in the conduct of the National Philippine Parliamentary Internship Program and next year’s celebration of the 75th anniversary of Philippines-Canada relations.

Philippine Embassy Organizes a GAD Seminar on Preventing Gender-Based Violence Among Immigrant Women

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13 December 2023, Ottawa - To cap its observance of the 18-day campaign to End Violence Against Women and Children (END VAWC), the Embassy of the Philippines in Canada, in cooperation with Immigrant Women Services Ottawa, organized a seminar on "Preventing Gender-Based Violence among Immigrant Women", on 11 December 2023 at the Mindanao Hall of the Chancery.

The seminar aims to inform participants of the various types of domestic violence; available assistance to victims of domestic violence, including the organizations/communities providing support, counseling, and shelters; and practical tips and measures in creating a safety plan.

Simbang Gabi 2023

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PR 217 2023 Simbang Gabi 2023

⛪The Embassy of the Philippines in Canada invites everyone to join us at the Simbang Gabi, on Saturday, 16 December 2023, 4:00 PM, at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, located at 320 Olmstead St., Vanier, ON K1L 7K3. 🌟

🎄Celebrate the Filipino Christmas tradition with us!🎄