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Thanksgiving Mass Caps the Celebration of 125th Anniversary of Philippine Independence and Filipino Heritage Month in Canada

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PR 92 2023 PID Thanksgiving Mass 2023

26 June 2023, Ottawa – The Filipino-Canadian Community in Ottawa came together on Sunday, 25 June 2023, to celebrate a Thanksgiving Mass, concluding the month-long commemoration of the 125th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence and Filipino Heritage Month in Canada.

The Mass at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mother Parish Church was led by Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Francis Victor Mateo, OFM Conv., and attended by members of the various Filipino organizations in Ottawa. Officers and staff of the Embassy of the Philippines in Canada, led by Ambassador Maria Andrelita S. Austria, and their family, were also present during the mass. It was followed by a lunch reception at the Church’s multipurpose hall.

Philippine Embassy Attends Flavours of the Philippines by Executive Chef David Vinoya

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PR 91 2023 Philippine Embassy Attends Flavours of the Philippines by Executive Chef David Vinoya

22 June 2023, Ottawa – The Philippine Embassy in Canada, represented by Administrative Officer Maria Teresa Narbuada and Cultural Officer Jasmin Pajalla, attended Flavours of the Philippines, an Independence Day dinner hosted by Hilton Garden Inn’s Executive Chef David Vinoya, on 12 June 2023. This was the first Philippine-themed event of Chef Vinoya.

Chef Vinoya showcased his creativeness and artistry in a 7-course tasting menu with wine pairing by the hotel resident sommelier Richard Uequhart. This event brought much-loved traditional Filipino dishes such as lechon manok, paella negra, kare-kare, bistek, sinigang sa miso, seafood ginataan, and halo-halo to new heights in fine dining experience.

The event was also attended by renowned chefs, influencers, food vloggers and critics, and other people in the hospitality industry. END

Public Holiday Notice - 3 July 2023, Monday, Canada Day

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PR 90 2023 Holiday Advisory 3 July 2023 Monday Canada Day

PH Ambassador Austria Meets US Ambassador to Canada David Cohen

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PR 89 2023 PH Ambassador Austria Meets US Ambassador to Canada David Cohen

U.S. Ambassador David L. Cohen and PH Ambassador Maria Andrelita S. Austria at the Embassy of the United States of America in Ottawa

22 June 2023, Ottawa. Philippine Ambassador to Canada Ma. Andrelita S. Austria met with U.S. Ambassador David L. Cohen at the Embassy of the United States of America on 22 June 2023 and had a candid conversation on many areas of mutual interest including their respective countries’ friendship with Canada.

The two discussed the many facets of the Philippines-United States alliance including the growing cooperation between the two countries in humanitarian assistance and disaster response.