PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN CANADA AND MCGILL UNIVERSITY SIGN DEED OF DONATION TO LAUNCH PHILIPPINE STUDIES PROGRAM
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16 December 2024 - The Embassy of the Philippines in Canada signed a donation agreement with McGill University to establish a Philippine Studies Program at this prestigious university in Montreal, Quebec. This partnership agreement underscores the commitment of the Embassy and McGill University to work together to increase understanding of Philippine culture, history, and society in Canada.
The Deed of Donation, signed on 11 December 2024 at Delta Hotel Ottawa, by Her Excellency Maria Andrelita S. Austria, Ambassador of the Philippines to Canada, and for the University, Professor Anja Geitmann, Vice-President, Global Engagement, McGill University, formalizes a joint initiative to develop projects, and/or activities related to the culture, society and history of the Philippines and the Filipino people under the Philippine Studies Program initiated by the Office of Senator Loren Legarda.
ICONIC LANDMARKS ACROSS CANADA AGLOW WITH COLORS OF THE PHILIPPINE FLAG TO COMMEMORATE THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF PHILIPPINES-CANADA DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS
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4 December 2024, Ottawa - In a vibrant display of friendship and affinity, several of Canada's iconic landmarks were illuminated, in the colors of the Philippine flag, on Sunday, 1 December 2024, in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of the Philippines and Canada.
Members of the Filipino community across Canada gathered for a flag raising and lighting ceremony at a selected venue in their respective town/province, in each of Canada’s six (6) time zones. With immense pride, they showcased the enduring friendship and collaboration between the two nations and honored the contributions of Filipino communities to Canadian society through this event.
FILIPINO CHRISTMAS SPIRIT SHINES THROUGH PAROL-MAKING WORKSHOP AT 2nd PASKONG PINOY SA OTTAWA AT NAC
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9 December 2024, Ottawa – Filipino-Canadians and Canadians in Ottawa and nearby areas gathered once again to celebrate the joyous holiday season at the second edition of Paskong Pinoy sa Ottawa on 7 December 2024, held at Peter A. Herrndorf Place, National Arts Centre (NAC).
One of the highlights of the event was the highly anticipated Parol-Making Workshop, where participants of all ages had the opportunity to learn the art of creating traditional Filipino Christmas lanterns, known as parol.
In her brief remarks, the Embassy’s Deputy Head of Mission Myca Magnolia Fischer said, “We are one million strong diaspora here in Canada and it is important that we share our brand of Christmas with the rest of Canada. Christmas is the longest and liveliest fiesta in the Philippines, and the parol is an iconic symbol of the Filipino Christmas. ” Ms. Fischer invited the guests to join the parol-making workshop sponsored by the Embassy and to take advantage of the presence of those selling Filipino delicacies and products.
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN CANADA PARTICIPATES IN REGIONAL ASSISTANCE TO NATIONALS AND CONSULAR CAUCUS FOR THE AMERICAS
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26 November 2024, Ottawa. Ambassador Maria Andrelita S. Austria led the Philippine Embassy and Consulates General in Canada in the Regional Assistance-to-Nationals (ATN), Contingency Planning and Consular Caucus for the Americas held in Los Angeles, California on 23-24 November 2024.
The Caucus gathered representatives of Philippine Embassies and Consulates General from across the Americas. It was aimed at discussing the Philippine Government’s assistance to Filipinos overseas and calibrating its global contingency plans.
Ambassador Austria discussed the growing Filipino diaspora in Canada and the challenges they face such as credentials recognition and navigating immigration policies.
She also presented the issues impacting the delivery of ATN and consular services by the Embassy and Philippine Consulates General such as unethical recruitment practices and the increasing number of international students.
Other representatives from the Embassy and the Philippine Consulates General in Canada joined in the discussion on mapping of Filipinos and implementing the new Philippine Passport Law in Canada.
Ambassador Austria was joined by Consuls General Gina Jamoralin, Emma Sarne, and Rea Oreta; Consul Rodney Jonas Sumague; and Vice Consuls Vida Soraya Verzosa and Marco Harder.
The Regional Caucus was hosted by the Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles under the auspices of the Office of the Undersecretary for Migration Affairs and with the participation of the Office of the Undersecretary for Civilian Security and Consular Affairs, Office of Consular Affairs, and Department Legislative and Liaison Unit of the Department of Foreign Affairs. END.
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