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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.

OTTAWA PE JOINS FILCOM ANNUAL PICNIC IN CELEBRATION OF THE 119TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PROCLAMATION OF PH INDEPENDENCE

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Photo Caption: The Philippine Embassy in Canada unfurls the banner and waves flaglets while waiting for the start of the parade of colors in celebration of the 119th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence.

11 June 2017, Vincent Massey Park, Ottawa – The Philippine Embassy in Canada, headed by Ambassador Petronila P. Garcia, attended the annual Independence Day picnic organized by the Philippine Independence Day Committee of the Ottawa Valley (PICOV) held at the Vincent Massey Park in Ottawa.

FILIPINOS IN OTTAWA HOLD PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY THANKSGIVING MASS

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Photo Caption: (Left: Rev. Fr. Pedro Arana leads the celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass commemorating the 119th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence; Right: Ambassador Garcia (center) joins the celebration together with PICOV Chairperson Nora Arriola, Consul General Eric Gerardo Tamayo, Embassy personnel and the Filipino Community.

10 June 2017, Ottawa – Opening the week-long celebration of the 119th Anniversary of the Proclamation of the Philippines, the Philippine Embassy in Canada, headed by Ambassador Petronila P. Garcia, attended the thanksgiving mass organized by the Philippine Independence Day Committee of the Ottawa Valley (PICOV) held at the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish on 10 June 2017.