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PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN OTTAWA WELCOMES STUDENT DELEGATES TO WORLD MODEL UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE

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Res DLSU Students

10 March 2017, Ottawa – The Philippine Embassy in Ottawa welcomed student visitors from the De La Salle University – Manila on Friday, 10 March 2017. The students, who are undertaking different fields of study in DLSU – Manila, are in Canada to attend the World Model United Nations Conference scheduled on 13 to 17 March 2017 in Montreal. During their visit, they called on Philippine Ambassador to Canada Petronila P. Garcia and met with other Embassy officers.

ANDREA O. VENERACION CHORAL FESTIVAL, MANILA 2017

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On behalf of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), the Philippine Embassy in Ottawa is pleased to announce the holding of ANDREA O. VENERACION CHORAL FESTIVAL, MANILA 2017 on 20 to 23 July 2017.

The Festival is named after the founder of the world renowned Philippine Madrigal Singers, the late National Artist for Music Professor Andrea O. Veneracion, an esteemed choirmaster and choral clinician who was instrumental in the promotion of choral music all over the country.

The Festival is open to choirs from around the world who wish to compete in the Folk Song, Vocal Ensemble and Chamber Choir categories. The full details of the competition and information on how to apply can be accessed through: http://culturalcenter.gov.ph/programs/andrea-o-veneracion-international-choral-festival-manila-2017/

The deadline for submission of application is on 04 April 2017. For specific inquiries, please contact the festival director, Ms. Melissa Corazon V. Mantaring, through email address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

PRESIDENT RODRIGO ROA DUTERTE APPOINTS THE HONORABLE ENRIQUE A. MANALO AS ACTING SECRETARY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

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SFA manalo

The Office of the President announced the appointment of Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Enrique A. Manalo as Acting Secretary of Foreign Affairs on 08 March 2017 in order to ensure the continuous and effective deliver of public service.

OTTAWA PE STRENGTHENS LINKAGES WITH EXPORT DEVELOPMENT CANADA (EDC)

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Amba with Peter Hall and Indonesia Amba

Photo Caption: Ambassador Petronila P. Garcia poses for a photograph with EDC Chief Economist Peter Hall at the opening session of the roundtable discussion titled “From 2016 Populist Pivot to 2017 Policy Pivot”.

09 March 2017, Ottawa - Ambassador Petronila P. Garcia participated in the Roundtable discussion with Mr. Peter Hall, Chief Economist of the Export Development of Canada (EDC) on 09 March 2017. Heads of Diplomatic Missions and Parliamentarians were also present during the fruitful discussion. EDC provides Canadian exporters with trade financing, export credit insurance and bonding services, as well as foreign market expertise. END