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OTTAWA PE HOSTS “FILIPINISM: WHAT MAKES ART FILIPINO”

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Filipinism Art Appreciation Workshop

Photo Caption: [Left to right, clockwise: Participants pose for a class picture with the Canadian maple leaf in the background; Eman Sia demonstrates his drawing style; Workshop participants do the “Drawing by Numbers” exercise; Aris Bagtas demonstrates the different ways to draw with oil pastels.]

16 June 2017, Ottawa – In line with the celebration of the 119th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence and Philippine Heritage Week, the Philippine Embassy in Canada opened the art exhibit “Filipinism: What Makes Art Filipino” today featuring the works of contemporary Filipino artists Aris Bagtas, Anna Lumpas, Ronna Manansala, Wilfredo Rufon, Sr., and Eman Sia of Kunst Gallery.

OBSERVANCE OF EID'L FITR 2017

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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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National Day PR

[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.