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Philippine Embassy In Ottawa Stands up to End Violence Against Women

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The Embassy of the Philippines Canada joined Filipinos around the world in the observance of the Philippines’ 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women. This movement which takes place from 25 November to 12 December advocates for the protection of women from all forms of violence and the creation of safe spaces for them in all areas of society.

To raise awareness on this important endeavor, Philippine Embassy personnel wore orange shirts and black face masks bearing the official logo “VAW-Free Community Begins with Me” during the Saturday Consular Service in Ottawa held on 4 December 2021 and the Consular Outreach Mission in Montreal held from 4 to 5 December 2021.

HOLIDAY NOTICE for DECEMBER 2021

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Philippine Posts in Canada Spotlights Filipino-Canadian Healthcare Professionals

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The Philippine Posts in Canada (PPC) launched “Filipinos in the Field,” a social media project in honor of the countless Filipino-Canadians working in healthcare across the country.

It is estimated that more than 10 million Filipinos are currently living and working outside of the Philippines, many of whom have joined the healthcare profession. This situation is no different in Canada where the migration of Filipinos is recorded to have begun in the 1950s.

Philippine Ambassador to Canada Rodolfo D. Robles notes that “many Filipino-Canadians have played a silent but critical role in healthcare, safeguarding the well-being of their communities, not only during this pandemic but throughout the decades.”

Read more: Philippine Posts in Canada Spotlights Filipino-Canadian Healthcare Professionals