(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...
SEVILLE (AFP) -- Canada completed a team-tennis double on Sunday, Nov. 12, as their women took the Billie Jean King Cup for the first time, winning both singles rubbers to build an unassailable lead over Italy. The members of team Canada pose with their trophy after winning the Billie Jean King Cup...
SEVILLE (AFP) -- Canada took an unassailable 2-0 lead over host Spain in the Billie Jean King Cup finals on Wednesday, Nov. 8, to get off to a strong start in Group C. Canada's Marina Stakusic returns the ball to Spain's Rebeka Masarova during the group stage group C singles tennis match between...
The United States and Canada have condemned the l atest incident in Ayungin Shoal where two Chinese vessels collided with a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) ship and an Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)-chartered boat while doing a resupply mission. BRP Cabra's (right) port side is bumped by...
The Philippines has signed an agreement enabling its access to Canada's vessel monitoring system, including monitoring of unidentified vessels at sea. According to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the two countries inked a deal including the Philippine National Coast Watch Center (NCWC)...
