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Philippine Flag Hoisted on Parliament Hill

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09 June 2022, Ottawa - The Philippine Flag was once again unfurled and hoisted on Parliament Hill to celebrate the 124th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence and Filipino Heritage Month in Canada. It will be recalled that this yearly celebration has been put on hold for two years in view of the COVID-19 pandemic and its related health protocols and restrictions.

Undeterred by inclement weather, Ambassador Rodolfo D. Robles and other Embassy staff, members of the Canada-Philippines Inter-parliamentary Friendship Group spearheaded by Members of Parliament Kevin Lamoureux and Rechie Valdez, and members of the Filipino community in Canada gathered at the parade grounds of the House of Commons to hoist the Philippine and Canadian flags and sing the National Anthems of both countries.

Ministers Ahmed Hussein (Housing, Diversion and Inclusion), Sean Fraser (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship), Senators Larry Patterson, Yona Martin, and other Members of Parliament were present during the celebration.

PH Embassy Conducts Briefing for Pinoy Parliamentary Interns

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Briefing for Pinoy Parliamentary Interns

04 June 2022, Ottawa - The Philippine Embassy in Canada conducted a one-day briefing for participants of the National Philippine Parliamentary Internship Program of the Parliament of Canada. The briefing provided a comprehensive view of Philippine foreign policy, trade and economic development, history and culture, geography, and bilateral relations between Canada and the Philippines.

The Embassy also introduced the interns to the administrative structure of the Philippine Embassy and its daily operations.

HOLIDAY NOTICE: 24 June 2022, Friday, Saint-Jean Baptiste Day

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PH Embassy in Canada Holds Reception in Honor of Parliamentary Interns

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01 June 2022, Ottawa - Ambassador Rodolfo D. Robles hosted a reception on 01 June 2022 in honor of participants of the National Philippine Parliamentary Internship Program of the Parliament of Canada.

Mr. Kevin Lamoureux, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg North and Chairperson of the Canada-Philippines Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Group, and Ms. Rechie Valdez Member of Parliament for Mississauga-Streetsville, joined Ambassador Rodolfo and Madame Nora Robles, and the Philippine Embassy staff in welcoming the interns at the Mindanao Hall. Guests from the Carleton University Filipino Students’ Association, the Filipino Students Association of the University of Ottawa, and Kabangka also attended.

Ambassador Robles thanked the guests for their presence and underscored the important role of the program in mentoring Filipino-Canadian youth as they prepare to become future leaders of their communities. He thanked the Friendship Group for initiating the project and assured the guests of the Philippine Embassy’s support. -END-