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MARITIME AWARENESS OF PERSONNEL IN OTTAWA STRENGTHENED

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Lecture

Photo caption: Deputy Chief of Mission Fernandez explains a point to embassy staff and members of the Filipino Students Association in the University of Ottawa at the maritime awareness lecture.

The Philippine Embassy in Ottawa organized a lecture on "Introduction to Maritime Domain Awareness" on 29 June 2017 at the Mindanao Hall of the Chancery as part of its Personnel Continuing Education Program (PCEP). The lecture was attended by personnel of the Embassy and members of the Filipino Student Association in the University of Ottawa.

Philippine Honorary Consulate in Halifax, Canada Observes International Day of Seafarers

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Halifax Day

Photo caption: Philippine Honorary Consul Elizabeth Eustaquio-Domondon (front row, 4th from left) is joined by Halifax Mayor Michael Savage (back row, center) and a member of the Mission to Seafarers Halifax welcomed visiting Filipino seafarers

The Philippine Consulate General in Halifax observed the International Day of the Seafarers on June 24, 2017 in recognition of the sacrifices and contributions of Filipino seafarers to Philippine progress. The Mission to Seafarers Halifax, a non-profit charitable organization that helps seafarers, joined the Philippine Consulate General in celebrating the event.

Philippine Ambassador to Canada assumes Chair of ASEAN Committee in Ottawa (ACO)

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resACO PH CHAIR

Philippine Ambassador to Ottawa, Petronila P. Garcia has assumed the Chair of the ASEAN Committee in Ottawa (ACO) for July-December 2017. The Ambassador of Myanmar, H.E.Kyaw Myo Htut, turned over the Chair to the Philippines during the 252nd ACO Meeting on 22 June 2017 in Ottawa.

This year marks several milestones as ASEAN celebrates its 50th Anniversary since its establishment, and ASEAN-Canada Dialogue Relations marks its 40th year. The Philippines, which is the current Chair of ASEAN, is Country Coordinator for ASEAN-Canada Dialogue Relations.

OTTAWA STAFF AWARDED

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Armi Santos

The Philippine Embassy in Ottawa congratulates Ms. Armi A. Santos, Administrative Officer, on having been selected as one of the recipients for the DFA Most Outstanding Employee Award for 2017. She was selected after a rigorous vetting by the DFA Program on Rewards, Awards, and Incentive for Service Excellence (PRAISE) Committee upon nomination by Ambassador Petronila P. Garcia.