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FILIPINO SENIORS OF MISSISSAUGA VISIT PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN OTTAWA

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Caption: Top: Ambassador Garcia addresses the members of FSM; Bottom: FSM officers with Ambassador Garcia and the Embassy officers

18 May 2017, Ottawa – More than fifty members of the organization Filipino Seniors of Mississauga paid a courtesy call on Philippine Ambassador to Ottawa Petronila P. Garcia at the Embassy’s new building on Murray Street. Led by Ms. Vangie Alcasid, FSM President, the group expressed their appreciation for the warm welcome accorded to them and the lively interaction they had with the Ambassador and other members of the Embassy. END

PH Government's Measures Against Human Trafficking

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The Department of Foreign Affairs reiterates the Philippine Government's robust measures against human trafficking. The guidelines to protect Filipino travelers against human trafficking syndicates is provided in Department of Justice Memorandum Circular No. 036 dated 15 June 2015.

Statement on the Declaration of Martial Law in Mindanao

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24 May 2017

In order to suppress lawless violence and rebellion and for public safety it is necessary to declare Martial Law in the entire island of Mindanao including Sulu, Jolo and Tawi-Tawi for a maximum of 60 days.

The Philippine Government is in full control, and fully aware that the Maute Group / ISIS groups have the capability (although limited) to disturb the peace; they have shown no hesitation in causing havoc, taking innocent lives and destroying property.

Source: https://dfa.gov.ph/statements-and-advisories/12726-statement-on-the-declaration-of-martial-law-in-mindanao

PHILIPPINES JOINS ASIAN HERITAGE MONTH AT THE SENATE

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8 May 2017 – The Embassy of the Philippines joined Ottawa’s Asian communities in celebrating Asian Heritage Month at the Sir John A. MacDonald Building on Parliament Hill. Organized by the Senate of Canada, this annual tradition was attended by Parliamentarians, employees and staff of Parliament, as well as members of Ottawa’s diverse communities.