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PHILIPPINE FLAG UNFURLED ON PARLIAMENT HILL

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The Philippine Embassy in Ottawa participated in the 5th annual unfurling and raising of the Philippine flag on the iconic Parliament Hill of Canada's capital. The event was hosted by Filipino-Canadian Senator Tobias Enverga, Jr. who was joined in the event by MP Larry Maguire and MP David Graham. Deputy Chief of Mission Francisco Noel Fernandez III led the Philippine Embassy contingent. Delegations from the Filipino communities in Toronto and Montreal participated with the Filipino community in Ottawa in this annual event.

A cultural program was held inside the Canadian Parliament after the unfurling of the flag, showcasing talents from the Filipino-Canadian community in Canada.

PHILIPPINE EMBASSY CELEBRATES KALAYAAN 2017

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[Clockwise from top: Guests listen (1) as Ambassador Garcia delivers her remarks (2), Ambassador Garcia together with members of the Philippine Embassy (3), Ambassador Garcia greets MP Matt DeCourcey and Global Affairs Canada Director General Ian Burchett(4)]

16 June 2017, Ottawa – In commemoration of the 119th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence, the Philippine Embassy in Ottawa brought together members of the diplomatic corps, officials of Canada’s federal and local government, business, academic, and civic organizations, and representatives of the Filipino community in a reception held on 15 June 2017 at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier.

Remarks of Ambassador Petronila P. Garcia on the Occasion of the 119th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence National Day Reception Chateau Laurier, 15 June 2017

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The Honorable Matt DeCourcey, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Foreign Affairs,

Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, Friends:

Welcome to this celebration in honor of the Philippines’ revolutionary heroes and the Filipino people’s journey toward independence and sovereignty.

This evening the Embassy is pleased to present the distinct images of the Philippines through the works of its gifted young artists in an art exhibit titled: "Filipinism: What Makes Art Filipino," featuring the works of Aris Bagtas, Anna Lumpas, Ronna Manansala, Wifredo Rufon, Sr., and Emman Sia. The exhibit will be housed at the Philippine Embassy and will run from 16 to 26 June 2017.

We are also very fortunate to have with us this evening Messrs. Bagtas and Sia who flew in all the way from Manila for the exhibit.

PHILIPPINE FLAG HOISTED AT OTTAWA CITY HALL

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12 June 2017, Ottawa – Filipinos in Ottawa gathered at the Ottawa City Hall parade ground today to commemorate the 119th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence. In a simple ceremony, the Philippine flag was hoisted as the audience sang the Philippine national anthem followed by the Canadian national anthem.

Representing the Mayor of the City of Ottawa His Worship Jim Watson, Deputy Mayor Mark Taylor, together with distinguished Members of the Canadian Parliament Hon. Peter Fonseca, Hon. Larry Maguire and Hon. Gary Anandasangree, welcomed Philippine Embassy officials headed by Ambassador Petronila P. Garcia and members of the Filipino Community in Ottawa.