Philippine Embassy in Canada Launches Winter Escapade 8
Winter Escapade 8 (WE8) Tourism Package was officially launched by the Embassy of the Philippines in Canada on 17 August 2023 at its Mindanao Hall, to a crowd of almost…
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Philcongen Calgary Welcomes the Formation of the Philippine Canadian Nurses Association
The Philippine Consulate General (PCG) in Calgary welcomes the recent formation of the Philippine Canadian Nurses Association (PCNA) in Alberta whose officers took their oath of office on 27 June…
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Filipino Artist SYM Mendoza’s Works Featured in Art Exhibit in Vancouver
In celebration of the Filipino Heritage Month in Canada, the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver and the Dimasalang III International Artists Group hosted an Art Exhibit entitled “A Tribute to…
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Philippines, Canada Boost Education Cooperation
The Philippine Embassy in Ottawa hosted the Philippines-Canada Education Networking Session, marking another milestone as the Philippine Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and several Canadian organizations declared their shared commitment…
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Philippine Posts in Canada Launch First Ever Filipino Restaurant Month
Philippine Posts in Canada, in partnership with the Department of Tourism officially, launched the first ever Filipino Restaurant Month throughout Canada on 21 March 2022. The event was hybrid with…
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PH Embassy, Consulates General in Canada Publish Brochure For Filipino Nurses Wanting to Work in Canada
The Philippine Embassy in Ottawa and Consulates General in Calgary, Vancouver, and Toronto have published a brochure that provides basic information on the accreditation process for internationally-educated registered nurses, including…
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Philippines, Canada link up on creative services
Around 90 stakeholders from both the Philippines and Canadian creative arts industry gathered in a two-part event comprising of a webinar and three (3) simultaneous workshop sessions entitled “Linking the…
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Philippine Embassy in Ottawa Launches Youtube Channel
As part of its continuing efforts to engage members of the local community, the Embassy of the Philippines in Canada recently launched its official YouTube channel. The platform will provide…
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Filipino Entrepreneurship Thrives as New Spot for Filipino Food Opens in Vancouver Amidst Pandemic
The Filipino spirit of entrepreneurship thrives amidst the pandemic as “Shameless Buns” Restaurant, a new destination for Filipino food lovers in Vancouver, opened on 07 August 2021. Owned by Matt…
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Filipino Canadian Named 2020 Calgary Citizen Of The Year
Filipino Canadian Marichu Antonio made history when she was named Citizen of the Year by the City of Calgary during the city council meeting on 21 June 2021. Antonio, who…
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160th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal Marked with Monument Groundbreaking in Airdrie, Alberta, Canada
A simple ceremony by Consul General Zaldy Patron, Airdrie Mayor Peter Brown, and Filipino Airdrie Association (FAA) President Jun Martin was held to mark the 160th birth anniversary of Philippine…
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“Conversations on the Province of Batangas and Filipino Cuisine” draws nearly 500 attendees
Close to 500 people tuned in to the Philippine Consulate General’s online event entitled “Conversations on the Province of Batangas and Filipino Cuisine” on 21 May 2021 where viewers were…
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Partnership formed between the Philippines’ Magic 7 Universities and the University of Saskatchewan in Canada
The Philippine Consulate General (PCG) welcomes the partnership forged by seven Philippine universities, dubbed the Magic 7, and the University of Saskatchewan (USask) through a Memorandum of Understanding signed on…
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DTI promotes makapuno investments to overseas Filipinos in Canada
Overseas Filipinos (OFs) in Canada were encouraged to support makapuno (coconut sport) farmers in the Philippines as a way to boost countryside development, expand opportunities for overseas investments, and transform the national…
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Vaccines top discussions in PH-Canada Meeting
Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Bilateral Relations and ASEAN Affairs Elizabeth P. Buensuceso led the Philippine Delegation to the 5th Meeting of the Philippines-Canada Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC) on…
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ASEAN, Canada, UN Women jointly launch 5-year programme to advance Women, Peace and Security Agenda
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Canada and UN Women jointly launched a five-year programme to expand and strengthen women’s leadership and participation in conflict prevention, resolution and recovery…
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Philippine Embassy in Ottawa launches Women’s Directory
OTTAWA, Canada — The Philippine Embassy in Ottawa launched in late December its “Women’s Directory,” a list of community resources for Overseas Filipino women in Ottawa. The Directory was created…
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“Sining Filipinas” Online Lecture Series on Philippine Arts Kicks Off in Calgary
A seven-part online international lecture series on Philippine arts, dubbed “Sining Filipinas,” had its inaugural broadcast in Calgary, Alberta, Canada on 18 December 2020. “Sining Filipinas” is the brainchild of Binhi ng Lahi Philippine Folk…
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PH Consulate General in Calgary, CCIS to jointly promote welfare of Filipino Workers, Immigrants
The Philippine Consulate General in Calgary and the Calgary Catholic Immigrant Society (CCIS) have agreed to work together to promote the welfare of Filipino workers and immigrants in Alberta, Canada.…
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