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National Arts Month 2025

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In line with the annual celebration of National Arts Month every February, the Embassy of the Philippines in Canada and the Sentro Rizal Ottawa, are proud to present Ani ng Sining: Diwa at Damdamin. The theme emphasizes the idea that the nation’s artistic expression is deeply rooted in the collective passion and spirit of its people.

May this celebration not only serve as an opportunity to honor the creative talents of the Filipino people, but also recognize how art unites us and reconnects us to our roots. Together, let us honor our heritage, and ensure that our legacy continues to inspire generations to come.

Halina’t Maki-Sining!

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PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN CANADA AND THE KNIGHTS OF RIZAL - GATINEAU CHAPTER HONOR DR. JOSE RIZAL’S LEGACY; COMMEMORATE THE 128TH ANNIVERSARY OF RIZAL’S MARTYRDOM

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27 December 2024, Ottawa - The Embassy of the Philippines in Canada, in partnership with the Knights of Rizal (KOR) Gatineau Chapter, commemorated the 128th Anniversary of the Martyrdom of Dr. Jose P. Rizal in solemn rites held at the Embassy Chancery on 27 December 2024.

Launch of E-Book “Filipinos in the Field: 75 Faces of Migration" Celebrates the Stories of Filipino Migrants in Canada

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75 Faces of Migration

26 December 2024 - The Philippine Embassy in Canada launched the second edition of the e-book “Filipinos in the Field: 75 Faces of Migration” on 11 December 2024 through a small exhibit at Delta Hotel Ottawa.

The e-book showcases 75 personal stories from Filipinos and individuals of Filipino heritage working in diverse fields. This second edition reflects the diversity of Filipino migrants' invaluable contributions across different sectors in Canada.

The Philippine Embassy in Canada and Philippine Consulates General in Calgary, Toronto, and Vancouver jointly launched a social media campaign, which started on 16 December 2024 and will run for six weeks, featuring 75 Filipinos, Filipino-Canadians, and Canadians of Filipino descent who excelled across diverse fields and made invaluable contributions to different sectors of Canadian society.

The e-book is available for download on https://qrco.de/FITF75Faces.

75 Faces of Migration is a joint initiative of the Embassy and Consulates General of the Philippines in Canada and the Embassy of Canada in Manila as part of commemorating the 75th anniversary of PH-CA diplomatic relations. The profiles were gathered jointly by the Consulates General and the Embassies. The project aims to highlight the enduring partnership between the two countries and the achievements of Filipinos in Canada. END

PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN CANADA AND MCGILL UNIVERSITY SIGN DEED OF DONATION TO LAUNCH PHILIPPINE STUDIES PROGRAM

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16 December 2024 - The Embassy of the Philippines in Canada signed a donation agreement with McGill University to establish a Philippine Studies Program at this prestigious university in Montreal, Quebec. This partnership agreement underscores the commitment of the Embassy and McGill University to work together to increase understanding of Philippine culture, history, and society in Canada.

The Deed of Donation, signed on 11 December 2024 at Delta Hotel Ottawa, by Her Excellency Maria Andrelita S. Austria, Ambassador of the Philippines to Canada, and for the University, Professor Anja Geitmann, Vice-President, Global Engagement, McGill University, formalizes a joint initiative to develop projects, and/or activities related to the culture, society and history of the Philippines and the Filipino people under the Philippine Studies Program initiated by the Office of Senator Loren Legarda.