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DISRUPT 4.0 BOOK LAUNCHED AT SENTRO RIZAL TORONTO

Consul General Angelica Escalona at the book launch of DISRUPT 4.0

Toronto, 17 August 2023 – The Sentro Rizal Toronto officially hosted the launch of DISRUPT 4.0, the fourth book in the leadership book series of the Foundation for Filipina Women’s Network (FWN).

The FWN is the organization for the 100 Most Influential Filipina Women Awardees from 34 countries. It seeks to increase the influence of Filipina women as leaders and policymakers to increase the odds that more Filipina women advance to influential positions in the private and public sectors.

The Disrupt book series documents the stories of Filipinas who disrupted their personal and professional lives and organizations as they became achievers in their respective fields and strong advocates for social issues.

In her welcome remarks, Consul General Angelica C. Escalona asked the guests to think about their Filipina role models, and shared stories of her own role models. According to the Consul General, “Filipinas all over the world, especially the younger generation, need strong Filipino women they can look up to. This is why the DISRUPT book series is so special”.

Among those who read excerpts from the DISRUPT books during the launch were Member of Parliament and Minister of Small Business Rechie Valdez, Toronto Medical Officer of Health Dr. Eileen De Villa and FWN Founding Executive Director Marily Mondejar.

(Left photo) Consul General Angelica Escalona with FWN Founder and CEO Marily Mondejar (Right photo) Minister Rechie Valdez reads an excerpt from DISRUPT 4.0

Consul General Angelica Escalona and all Philippine Consulate General in Toronto female personnel with DISRUPT 4.0 books

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ASEAN’S 56TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATED IN TORONTO

Senator Victor Oh and MPP Daisy Wai join the representatives of ASEAN in cutting the ASEAN Anniversary cake

Toronto, 10 August 2023 – Representatives of ASEAN Member States in Toronto held a reception to commemorate the 56^th anniversary of ASEAN.  The reception was held at the official residence of the Consul General   of Indonesia.

Indonesian Consul General Dyah Lestari Asmanari said that Indonesia, as chair of ASEAN in 2023, has been working with ASEAN Member States and Dialogue Partners to ensure that ASEAN is increasingly relevant to the world.  Noting that Canada has been a Dialogue Partner since 1977, she shared that ASEAN and Canada will embark on a new phase as Strategic Partners.

Philippine Consul General Angelica C. Escalona noted that ASEAN has proven itself as a force for regional peace and is now an epicentrum of growth.  She said that ASEAN looks forward to a closer partnership with Canada under Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy.

The message of Ontario Premier Doug Ford for the occasion was delivered by Member of Provincial Parliament Daisy Wai.  Senator Victor Oh also delivered a message congratulating ASEAN and its Member States.  

The official program included performances of dances from Southeast Asia including the Paunjalay, a pre-nuptial dance of the Yakan people of Southern Philippines. (END)  

The ASEAN Toronto family with the guests of honor

Filipino-Canadian dancers and musicians impressing guests with their performance of the Paunjalay, a pre-nuptial dance of the Yakan people of Southern Philippines 

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KALAYAAN CULTURAL COMMUNITY CENTRE CELEBRATES FULL PAYMENT OF BUILDING MORTGAGE

Father Mark Villanueva officiates the Thanksgiving Mass at the KCCC

Toronto, 12 August 2023 – The Board of Directors of the Kalayaan Cultural Community Centre (KCCC) in Mississauga held a Thanksgiving Mass to celebrate the full payment of the mortgage on the KCCC Building.  The mass was officiated by Father Mark Villanueva.  

The KCCC building was acquired in December 2005 with the help of the Culture Philippines of Ontario, the Mississauga Cookesville Lions Club, and other Filipino community organizations and members. 

In her remarks during the event, Consul General Angelica C. Escalona congratulated the KCCC Board of Directors led by its president, Mr. Resty del Rosario, and all the people who contributed towards this milestone.  According to Consul General Escalona, “This may have taken many years, but I am confident that the KCCC will continue for much, much longer”.  The Consul General also thanked the men and women behind the KCCC for being stewards for the next generation of Filipino-Canadians. (END)

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