The Philippine government has expressed “deep concern” over an incident during a Filipino community festival in Vancouver, wherein a driver plowed a car into a crowd of festival-goers. A victim covered with a cloth lies near a food truck after a car drove into a crowd at the Lapu Lapu Festival...
Flag carrier Air Canada is expanding its Southeast Asian operations with the addition of Manila into its direct flights from Vancouver beginning next year. In a statement late Thursday, Air Canada said it would operate three flights weekly between Vancouver and Manila beginning April 2, 2025, and...
Canadian troops have concluded their participation in SAMASAMA, a joint exercise between the Philippines and the US, proving its determination to bolster its defense ties with both countries to address challenges in the Indo-Pacific. Members of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) aboard His Majesty...
A third Canadian vessel from the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) has arrived in Manila to participate in a naval exercise with the Philippines and US counterparts as allied nations show joint forces in the Indo-Pacific. RCN's His Majesty Canadian Ship (HMCS) Vancouver will be docked at the Port of Manila...
With their passion, talent, and discipline, Filipino designers are now infiltrating the international fashion scene. They always have their own unique touch in making the visions come to life, and seeing their works shine abroad is a testament that the designs of our local fashion creatives are...
VANCOUVER UBC library honors generosity of Filipino couple Marissa and Antonio Peña CHAMPIONS OF LEARNING From left: Tony and Marissa Peña, Senator Yonah Martin, and Philippine Consul General Maria Andrelita Austria during the official opening of the remodeled Peña Room at the University of...
First Jollibee store opens in British Columbia BEE-RITISH Consul General Maria Andrelita S. Austria (third from right) led the ribbon-cutting ceremony along with the executives of Jollibee North America to open the first Jollibee restaurant in British Columbia. Jollibee Vancouver formally...
Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver celebrates Philippine National Arts Month In celebration of the Philippine National Arts Month, the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver recently launched a five-minute video featuring Allan M. Florendo, an award-winning photographer with works...
The Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver recently organized a three-day Filipino food truck festival, dubbed, “Manila Comes to Town.” PINOY FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL Consul General Maria Andrelita S.Austria (left photo) delivering her welcome remarks. (Photos from Vancouver PCG) Held on the...
