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Philippine Embassy Welcomes Philippine Coast Guard and Philippine Air Force Delegates to Ottawa

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PR 67 2023 PH Embassy Welcomes PH Coast Guard and PH Air Force Delegates to Ottawa

30 May 2023- Philippine Ambassador to Canada Maria Andrelita S. Austria welcomed today the Philippine delegates who will be attending Canada’s global defense and security trade show known as CANSEC at the Mindanao Hall of the Philippine Embassy. The delegation is composed of high-level officials from the Philippine Coast Guard led by Admiral Artemio M Abu and the Philippine Air Force led by Major General Araus Robert Musico. During the courtesy call, Ambassador Austria and the Philippine delegates had an exchange of views on possible engagements between the Philippines and Canada, especially in the areas of maritime defense and security, through exchange of visits and capacity-building programs.

Philippine Embassy Meets 215th Squadron of the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary

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PR 66 2023 PHEmbassy Meets 215th Squadron of the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (1st photo) Ambassador Maria Andrelita S. Austria (middle) with PCGA members (left to right) Aux LT Felix De Vera, Aux LTJG Aisha Turingan, Aux LCDR Jeffrey P. Salik, Aux. Capt. Adonis A. Sucalit and Aux II Rodel Bendicio; (2nd photo, left to right) Philippine Embassy Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Myca Magnolia M. Fischer, Aux Deputy Director LTSG Melanie Coronado, Aux Capt. Sucalit, and Aux Division Director LTSG Bernadette Ceneze

25 May 2023- Philippine Ambassador Maria Andrelita S. Austria received the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA) 215th Squadron Director, Aux Capt. Adonis A. Sucalit, on 28 April 2023 to discuss the work and advocacy of PCGA as a volunteer arm of the PCG and explored possible areas of cooperation with the Embassy. Ambassador Austria and Aux Capt. Sucalit agreed to jointly organize activities supporting marine environmental protection, maritime safety and security, information campaigns for migrant Filipinos.

In a follow-through meeting on 25 May 2023, Philippine Embassy Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Myca Magnolia M. Fischer and Aux Capt Sucalit identified possible activities to commemorate the Philippine Maritime Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month (MANA Mo) in September and community outreach activities for the remainder of this year. The PCGA 215th Squadron in Ottawa, Canada is the first squadron based outside the Philippines. - END

National Flag Days, 28 May - 12 June 2023

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PR 63 2023 Philippine National Flag Days 28 May 12 June 2023

The Embassy of the Philippines in Canada joins the Filipino nation in observing the National Flag Days. We commemorate the unfurling of the Philippine national flag after the Philippine Revolutionary Army defeated the Spanish forces in the Battle at Alapan, Imus, Cavite in 1898.

Its observance shows our patriotism and commitment to national unity and promoting a sense of national pride.

Philippine Embassy Attends Filipino-Canadian Senior Citizens’ Spring Fashion Show 2023

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PR 60 2023 Filipino Canadian Senior Citizens Spring Fashion Show 2023

17 May 2023, Ottawa - The Embassy of the Philippines in Canada, represented by Consul Rea Oreta, joined the members of the Ottawa Valley Filipino-Canadian Senior Citizen’s Association (OVFCSCA) in its Spring Fashion Show, held on Sunday, 14 May 2023, at the Immaculata Hall of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish Church in Ottawa. The event featured the evolution of traditional Filipino costumes.

The event was also graced by Member of Parliament Chandra Arya, Former Mayor of the City of Ottawa Jim Watson, and Former Ottawa City Councillor Mark Taylor. END.