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Filipino-Canadian Community in Ottawa Hosts 125th Philippine Independence Day Gala

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16 June 2023, Ottawa – The Philippine Embassy in Canada, led by Ambassador Maria Andrelita S. Austria, joined more than 500 guests during the annual Gala organized by the Philippine Independence Committee of the Ottawa Valley (PICOV) on 16 June 2023, at the Infinity Convention Center in Ottawa. Led by PICOV’s chairperson, Ms. Nora Arriola, the gala was held to commemorate Philippine Heritage Month and the 125th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence.

In her remarks as guest of honor, Ambassador Austria highlighted the accomplishments of Filipinos in Canada in different sectors and encouraged them to continue being involved in organizations and communities, to support Philippine products, and advocate for causes that benefit our kababayan, both in Canada and back home. Ambassador Austria thanked PICOV for making Philippine Independence Day celebrations memorable and meaningful for the Ottawa community, and enjoined the attendees to continue honoring and preserving the Filipino values and culture, and share these not only with the younger generation of Filipino-Canadians but also to the non-Filipinos in their community. Ambassador Austria added that, “a better understanding of who we are as a people will allow other cultures to not just know us, but also value and respect our unique contributions to Canada.”

Philippine Embassy and the Knights of Rizal - Gatineau Chapter Commemorate the Birth Anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal

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19 June 2023, Ottawa - The Philippine Embassy and the Knights of Rizal, Gatineau Chapter, held a wreath-laying ceremony yesterday at the Embassy’s Sentro Rizal to commemorate the 162nd anniversary of the birth of Dr. Jose Rizal. The event also included a reading and discussion of one of Dr. Rizal’s letters to his mother and a song performance by the Philippine Heritage Foundation Canada.

Filipino-Canadian Senator Honors Filipino Contributions to Canadian Society Before the Senate of Canada

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14 June 2023, Ottawa – In a statement before the Senate of Canada, Filipino-Canadian Senator Osler recalled the first recorded Filipino immigrant in Canada. She also noted the significant contributions of the Filipino communities across Canada. The session was attended by Ambassador Austria and the Officers of the Philippine Embassy, and the family of the late Senator Tobias Enverga, the first Filipino-Canadian senator.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Speaks at Filipino Heritage Month Celebration

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12 June 2023, Ottawa – Canadian Prime Minister cites the Philippine value of “bayanihan” and thanked the Filipino community for their sacrifices and contributions to Canadian society during the celebration of Filipino Heritage Month and Philippine Independence Day on 12 June 2023 in Ottawa.