The National Security Council (NSC) has disagreed with the travel advisory issued by the Canadian government for its citizens in the Philippines, saying that the travel warning does not reflect the real situation in Mindanao. In a statement issued on Thursday, Jan. 18, National Security Adviser...
Noting that the Philippines is considered “patient zero” in cybersecurity attacks, Canadian Ambassador to the Philippines David Hartman expressed Canada’s commitment to work with the country in addressing these threats and creating a resilient and adaptable digital workforce for the future....
Canada has cautioned its citizens against travelling to 17 Mindanao provinces in the Philippines, citing threats of crime, terrorism, civil unrest and kidnapping. In its recent advisory, the Canadian government told Canadians not to travel to the following Philippine provinces due to...
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. (File photo) The Philippines and Canada are set to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on defense cooperation "very soon" as more countries back Manila's position amid its territorial dispute with China in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). This was confirmed...
(L-R) OCD Administrator Usec. Ariel Nepomuceno and Canadian Ambassador to the Philippines David Bruce Hartman (Photo by OCD) The Philippines and Canada have discussed ways how to strengthen their cooperation on civil defense and disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM), the Office of Civil...
The Embassy of Canada has announced that nine organizations from across the Philippines will receive support from the Canada Fund this year. “In 2022-23, the Embassy of Canada marked its 50th year of supporting local organizations in the Philippines through the Canada Fund for Local...
VANCOUVER (AFP) -- Canada striker Christine Sinclair made an emotional farewell to international football on Tuesday, Dec. 5, bringing the curtain down on a dazzling career that saw her amass a world record 190 goals. Christine Sinclair of Canada acknowledges fans as she leaves the field during the...
The Philippines and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) are working with Canada to reduce the climate finance gap through nature-based solutions projects funded under a $5.3-billion climate finance commitment, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said. Pexels In a statement, the...
The Philippines and Canada cannot shy away from the delicate and complex situation in the South China Sea, so both countries must work together to ensure stability in the region, a visiting Canadian senator said. Speaking before select reporters at a dinner reception held by Canadian Ambassador to...
The first female Canadian senator with Filipino heritage would use her voice and position in the Parliament to break the stereotype on the Filipino people as she noted that a lot of young Filipinos in Canada are now dreaming bigger than ever. Speaking before select reporters at a reception held by...
MALAGA (AFP) -- Finland eliminated reigning champion Canada with a 2-1 Davis Cup last eight triumph, buoyed by fervent support as the finals began in Malaga on Tuesday, Nov. 21. Finland's duo Harri Heliovaara (left) and Otto Virtanen celebrates after winning against Canada's Alexis Galarneau and...
Canada and the European Union (EU) on Monday, Nov. 13, welcomed the granting of bail to detained former senator Leila de Lima and expressed hopes for a rapid resolution of her case. The Canadian Embassy in Manila was the first diplomatic mission in the Philippines to welcome the decision of a...
