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Share the Love of Filipino Flavors at IFEX Philippines in the World Trade Center on 26-28 May 2023

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PR 54 2023 IFEX Connect May 26 23 2023

9 MAY 2023 - The International Food Exhibition (IFEX) Philippines, the country’s biggest international food trade show, is back again at the World Trade Center, Metro Manila, Pasay City from 26 to 28 May 2023. This year’s 16^th edition of IFEX Philippines focuses on the theme “Share the Love for Global Flavors” to highlight the Philippines’ top export products and commodities, together with other Asian and international flavors.

It is a banner food event for Asian and Philippine food champions to showcase a wide and diversified array of finest ethnic Asian food and ingredients. It is also a one-stop business platform for leading buyers and top grocers to promote their products globally and establish and strengthen links with international buyers, importers, and retailers.

Philippine Embassy Organizes “Kapihan” sa Montreal, Invites Filipino Community Organization Leaders

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PR 52 2023 PH Embassy Organizes Kapihan sa Montreal Invites Filipino Community Organization Leaders

8 May 2023, Ottawa – Philippine Ambassador Maria Andrelita S. Austria invited Filipino organization leaders in Montreal in a Kapihan to get to know the community and discuss their concerns, as well as opportunities for cooperation. Ambassador Austria sought their support for the Embassy’s initiatives in Montreal, including Philippine cultural and tourism promotion activities, among others.

Philippine Embassy Joins Filipinos in Montreal in Celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of Manaoag

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PR 51 2023 PH Embassy Joins Filipinos in Montreal in Celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of Manaoag

8 May 2023, Ottawa – Philippine Ambassador to Canada Maria Andrelita S. Austria visited the Filipino Catholic Mission of Montreal on 7 May 2023 and joined the faithful in their celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Manaoag. In her address to the community, the Ambassador emphasized the indispensable role of the Filipino community in passing on our faith and traditions to the next generation.

Philippine Embassy Meets with Borough Mayor Gracia Kasoki Katahwa

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PR 50 2023 Ph Embassy Meets with Borough Mayor Gracia Kasoki Katahwa

8 May 2023, Ottawa – Philippine Ambassador Maria Andrelita S. Austria met with Borough Mayor Gracia Kasoki Katahwa in Montreal on 8 May 2023. Recognizing the Mayor’s background as an immigrant who worked in health care, the Ambassador raised the Embassy’s Credential Recognition in Canada (CRC) program and sought her advice regarding the challenges to the CRC process in Quebec. Both sides also noted that more can be done to promote diversity and inclusivity in Montreal.