The Philippines and Canada are set to sign a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) next week, which is expected to further strengthen the defense and security cooperation of the two nations. In an advisory Wednesday, Oct. 29, the Department of National Defense (DND) said the military...
The Canadian Embassy in the Philippines and ambassadors of the European Union, United States, Australia, and Japan sent their sympathies to the victims of the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that hit Cebu province on Tuesday, Sept. 30. “The Embassy of Canada extends its deepest sympathy to the residents...
For many Filipinos, education is not just a personal pursuit but a lifelong promise to family and community. This holds true for Kris Marianne Collado-Galapia, a 26-year-old Filipina who recently graduated with Summa Cum Laude honours from York University in Canada. Hailing from the small town of...
The Department of National Defense (DND) reaffirmed its defense and security cooperation with Canada’s Minister of Defence on the sidelines of the Seoul Defense Dialogue (SDD) and the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the United Nations Command in South Korea on Monday, Sept. 8. DND...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) conducted a multilateral maritime cooperative activity with the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on Saturday, Aug. 23, as part of the ongoing Exercise ALON. Philippine Navy (PN) guided missile...
Sun Life of Canada (Philippines), Inc. maintained its lead in the domestic life insurance industry, posting ₱28.9 billion in premium income in the second quarter of the year. In a statement, the local unit of Sun Life of Canada, Inc. reported that premium earnings were nearly double the...
The local agriculture industry may soon see stronger trade ties with Canada, as its agriculture and agri-food minister expressed confidence in deepening the North American country ’s trade relationship with the Philippines. Despite tariff uncertainties in the United States (US), Heath...
According to Canada’s 2021 census, close to one million people of Filipino heritage live in the country. This makes Filipinos one of the largest and fastest-growing immigrant communities in Canada. In British Columbia, the Filipino community is not only thriving but also increasingly mobile,...
The Philippines and Canada have discussed deepening their cooperation in trade, defense, and efforts in maintaining peace in the region. President Marcos bared that he had talked with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney through a phone call on Thursday evening, July 3. “Had a very good...
The United States and Canada expressed concern over the latest aggressive actions of China Coast Guard ships against Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) vessels which were conducting legitimate maritime patrols near Bajo de Masinloc. The United States, through its embassy in Manila,...
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the province of Nova Scotia in Canada have formalized a framework that promotes ethical recruitment and aligns Filipino workers’ skills with the province’s labor market requirements. DMW Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac and Nova Scotia Minister of...
Sun Life Philippines, the local unit of Sun Life of Canada, Inc., led the life insurance industry in the first quarter of 2025 by posting a premium income of ₱15.1 billion — the highest total premium recorded across the sector during this period, the company announced Tuesday. “This...
