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DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY, PHILIPPINE IT-BPM COMPANIES  AND STARTUPS PARTICIPATE IN COLLISION 2024 CONFERENCE 

Philippine Consul General in Toronto Angelica Escalona (7th from left), Canadian Embassy in Manila Trade Commissioner Charlene Ferrer (8th from left), Mr. Mario Tani of the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (9th from left) and Philippine delegates to the Collision 2024 conference

20 June 2024 – The Philippines participated in the Collision 2024 conference, which is considered North America’s fastest-growing technology conference that welcomes innovators, entrepreneurs and tech professionals from around the world to Toronto. The conference was held from 17 to 20 June 2024 at the Enercare Centre in Toronto.

The Philippine delegation, which was led by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), was composed of two main groups, the IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) and Startup Village. The Philippines had a booth inside the Enercare Centre which served as a base for business meetings, pitches and networking.

Philippine Consul General in Toronto Angelica Escalona visited the Philippine booth on 18 June.

According to Mr. Mario Tani of the DTI, both IBPAP and Startup Village have said that their participation far exceeded expectations. The Philippine representation inside the Collision was able to collect more than 300 visitor details in only three days.

On 17 June, at the sidelines of the conference, the DTI co-organized with the Philippine Canadian Chamber of Commerce (PCCC) the “Bilateral Synergies: Philippines and Canada Trade Forum” at the OTT Financial Group in North York. The forum was attended by the members of the Philippine delegation and Canadian business groups. END

Consul General Escalona, Consul Rodney Jonas Sumague and Mr. Tani waiting for the pitches of Philippine startups cooperating with DMZ, a leading startup incubator and accelerator Consul General Escalona delivering her remarks at the Bilateral Business Synergies: Philippines and Canada Trade Forum at the sidelines of the Collision conference

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PUBLIC HOLIDAY NOTICE - 1 JULY 2024

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 CONSULAR OUTREACH TO DURHAM REGION - 27 JULY 2024

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NIAGARA FALLS ILLUMINATED IN COLORS OF THE PHILIPPINE FLAG FOR 126TH ANNIVERSARY OF PROCLAMATION OF PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE AND 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF PHILIPPINES-CANADA DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS

Niagara Falls illuminated in the colors of the Philippine flag

13 June 2024, Niagara Falls – Niagara Falls was illuminated in colors of the Philippine flag to commemorate the 126th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence and 75th Anniversary of Philippines-Canada diplomatic relations.

Niagara Falls was illuminated with vibrant blue, red and white for half an hour, which was followed by a fireworks display. The special illumination was made possible through the support of the City of Niagara Falls, the Niagara Parks Commission and the Filipino community.

Prior to the illumination, the Philippine Consulate General in Toronto held a reception for the Filipino community and officials of the Niagara region. Among the guests who attended the reception were Ontario Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism Michael Ford representing Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Niagara Falls Mayor Jim Diodati, Members of the Provincial Parliament Wayne Gates and Jennie Stevens, Niagara Regional Councillors Joyce Morocco and Sal Sorento, Niagara Falls Councillor Mona Patel, Mr. Steve Barnhart of the Niagara Parks Commission, Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia Dyah Lestari Asmarani and members of the Filipino community.

In her welcome remarks, Consul General Angelica Escalona said that it was the first time for the Philippine Consulate General in Toronto to hold the reception for the celebration of Philippine Independence in Niagara Falls. Noting that Philippine national hero Dr. Jose Rizal was able to view Niagara Falls from the Canadian side, she said that Filipinos are honored that a Rizal monument will be built overlooking the Falls.

Minister Ford, for his part, emphasized the important contributions of Filipinos to the Province of Ontario. “Ontario is proud to be home to the largest Filipino community in Canada, who for decades have been central to the multicultural identity of our province”, Minister Ford said. END

Ontario Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism Michael Ford giving his remarks during the reception

(Left to right) Niagara Falls Mayor Jim Diodati, Consul General Angelica Escalona and Minister Ford during the ceremonial cutting of the cake

(Left to right) Mr. Renato Aoanan of the Filipino-Canadian Association in Niagara (FCAN), Members of the Ontario Provincial Parliament (MPP) Jennie Stevens and Wayne Gates, Mayor Diodati, Mr. Rod Cuizon of FCAN, Mr. Steve Barnhart of the Niagara Parks Commission, Consul General Escalona, Minister Ford, Niagara Regional Councillor Sal Sorento, Ms. Eileen Tinio-Hind of FCAN, Niagara Falls Councillor Mona Patel, Regional Councillor Joyce Morocco and Deputy Consul General Kerwin Orville Tate

Consul General Escalona with members of the Filipino community

Officers and staff of the Pilippine Consulate General in Toronto and attached agencies in front of the illuminated Niagara Falls