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PHILIPPINE EMBASSY CELEBRATES KALAYAAN 2017

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National Day PR

[Clockwise from top: Guests listen (1) as Ambassador Garcia delivers her remarks (2), Ambassador Garcia together with members of the Philippine Embassy (3), Ambassador Garcia greets MP Matt DeCourcey and Global Affairs Canada Director General Ian Burchett(4)]

16 June 2017, Ottawa – In commemoration of the 119th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence, the Philippine Embassy in Ottawa brought together members of the diplomatic corps, officials of Canada’s federal and local government, business, academic, and civic organizations, and representatives of the Filipino community in a reception held on 15 June 2017 at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier.

Remarks of Ambassador Petronila P. Garcia on the Occasion of the 119th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence National Day Reception Chateau Laurier, 15 June 2017

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The Honorable Matt DeCourcey, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Foreign Affairs,

Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, Friends:

Welcome to this celebration in honor of the Philippines’ revolutionary heroes and the Filipino people’s journey toward independence and sovereignty.

This evening the Embassy is pleased to present the distinct images of the Philippines through the works of its gifted young artists in an art exhibit titled: "Filipinism: What Makes Art Filipino," featuring the works of Aris Bagtas, Anna Lumpas, Ronna Manansala, Wifredo Rufon, Sr., and Emman Sia. The exhibit will be housed at the Philippine Embassy and will run from 16 to 26 June 2017.

We are also very fortunate to have with us this evening Messrs. Bagtas and Sia who flew in all the way from Manila for the exhibit.

AMBASSADOR PETRONILA P. GARCIA ATTENDS THE LAUNCHING OF THE TAGALOG TRANSLATION OF THE MONTREAL CHARTER OF RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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Ambassador Petronila P. Grcia attended the launching of the Tagalog translation of the Montreal Charter of Rights and Responsiblities, held at the Hotel de Ville de Montreal on 13 June 2017.

In the pictures are Ambassador Garcia, with His Worship The Honorable Denis Coderre (Mayor of Montreal), Executive Committee Member M. Lionel Peres, Burrough Mayor Russel Copeman (Cote-de-Nege), Councillor Marvin Rotrand, and Filipino Canadian Citizens of Montreal. The unveiling coincides with many milestones, the 375th anniversary of Montreal, the 150th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada, and the 119th Anniversary of Philippine Independence.

In her message, Ambassador Garcia noted that the translation of the Charter to Filipino is a strong, unequivocal signal that Filipinos are part of the very fabric that defines Montreal. The Filipino-Canadian community is the third largest immigrant community and the Philippines is the biggest source of new immigrants into Canada. There are more than 70,000 Filipinos in the province of Quebec.

AMBASSADOR PETRONILA P. GARCIA ATTENDS FILIPINO COMMUNITY EVENT IN CELEBRATION OF THE 119TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PROCLAMATION OF PH INDEPENDENCE

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Ambassador Petronila Garcia joined the Filipino Canadian Association of West Island (FCAWI) in celebrating the the 119th Anniversary of Philippine Independence on 9 June 2917, in Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec City.