The Philippine Consulate General

Philippine Consulate General

7th Floor, 160 Eglinton Ave. East
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M4P 3B5
Tel.: (416) 922.7181
Fax.: (416) 922.2638
Email: consularmatters@philcongen-toronto.com

Direction from the Consulate General to:

the nearest Bus Station:
Eglinton Ave. East at Redpath Ave.
(Bus no. 34A, 34C, 34S, 51, 54A)
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the nearest Train Station:
Eglinton Subway Station (Train No. 1)
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the nearest Post office:
250 A Eglinton Ave E, Toronto, ON M4P 1K0
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Trade Office

Suite 903, 80 Richmond Street West
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5H 2A4
Tel.: (416) 855.1775
Fax.: (647) 729.5028
Email: toronto@dti.gov.ph

Web : https://www.dti.gov.ph/overseas/toronto/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DTI-Toronto-127477961223211/

Migrant Workers Office (MWO)

2nd Floor, 160 Eglinton Ave. East
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M4P 3B5
Tel.: (416) 975.8252
Hotline.: (647) 992-7656

Email- official: mwo_toronto@dmw.gov.ph

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MWOToronto

Social Security System (SSS)

2nd Floor, 160 Eglinton Ave. East
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M4P 3B5
Tel.: (416) 485.2999; (416)485.2888
Telefax.: (416) 485.2881
Email: toronto@sss.gov.ph

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ssstoronto/

Pag-IBIG Fund

Email: vo_northamerica@pagibigfund.gov.ph

CONSUL GENERAL ESCALONA CELEBRATES FILIPINO HERITAGE MONTH WITH FILIPINO COMMUNITY IN MANITOBA

Manitoba FHM Consul General Angelica Escalona greeting the Filipino community at the 2024 Philippine Independence Ball (photo courtesy of Triple J Media Photography)

23 June 2024, Winnipeg – Consul General Angelica Escalona joined a number of activities of the Filipino Community in Manitoba in celebration of Filipino Heritage Month.

On 19 June, the Consul General, accompanied by Philippine Honorary Consul in Manitoba Ronaldo Opina, attended a reading of Dr. Jose Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere organized by the Teatro Filipino Manitoba, Philippine Heritage Council of Manitoba (PHCM) and Knights of Rizal Winnipeg Chapter. The reading was held at the Philippine Canadian Centre of Manitoba to a capacity crowd. Mr. Ronald Merwyn Sison directed the reading, which was conducted in the Filipino language based on a new script adapted from the novel.

Consul General Escalona and Honorary Consul Opina attended on 22 June the Philippine Independence Ball organized by the PHCM. Held at the Victoria Inn and Convention Centre, this year’s Philippine Independence Ball had more than 500 guests. The Honourable Anita Neville, Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba, delivered greetings on behalf of Canada while Consul General Escalona delivered greetings on behalf of the Philippines. Messages were also delivered by officials of Canada, Manitoba and Winnipeg. Winnipeg is a sister city of Manila.

On 23 June, Consul General Escalona and Honorary Consul Opina attended a thanksgiving mass at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church in Winnipeg to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Philippines-Canada diplomatic relations this year. Consul General Escalona conveyed her appreciation to the principal celebrant, Reverend Monsignor Enrique M. Samson, Jr., and wished the parish a happy fiesta in advance. (END)

Manitoba FHM (Seated, from left) Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba Anita Neville and Consul General Escalona (Standing) Ms. Perla Javate, President of the Philippine Heritage Council of Manitoba and Philippine Honorary Consul in Manitoba Ronaldo Opina (photo courtesy of Triple J Media Photography)

Manitoba FHM (Left to right) Senator Flordeliz “Gigi” Osler, Manitoba Minister of Labour and Immigration Malaya Marcelino, Consul General Escalona and Honorary Consul Opina participate in the friendship circle with all the guests (photo courtesy of Triple J Media Photography)

Manitoba FHM Consul General Escalona and Honorary Consul Opina with the cast of Noli Me Tangere

Manitoba FHM Consul General Escalona with Reverend Monsignor Enrique M. Samson, Jr. at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church in Winnipeg

CONSUL GENERAL ESCALONA AND MANITOBA MINISTER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, INVESTMENT AND TRADE AND NATURAL RESOURCES JAMIE MOSES DISCUSS OPPORTUNITIES FOR COOPERATION

Manitoba Minister

20 June 2024, Winnipeg – Consul General Angelica Escalona called on Manitoba Minister of Economic Development, Investment and Trade and Natural Resources Jamie Moses at the Manitoba Legislative Building, accompanied by Philippine Honorary Consul in Manitoba Ronaldo Opina. They discussed opportunities for cooperation between the Philippines and the Province of Manitoba in agriculture, business and other areas. Consul General Escalona said that the 75th anniversary of Philippines-Canada diplomatic relations this year is an opportune time to encourage the establishment of closer economic ties and partnerships.

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 COLLISION 2024

Consul General Escalona delivering her remarks at the Bilateral Business Synergies: Philippines and Canada Trade Forum at the sidelines of the Collision conference

PHILIPPINE MADRIGAL SINGERS VISIT PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL IN TORONTO

18 June 2024, Toronto- The Philippine Madrigal Singers visited the Philippine Consulate General in Toronto and led the singing of the Philippine national anthem during the oath-taking ceremony of individuals reacquiring Filipino citizenship. Consulate personnel and clients were further treated to a world-class performance of “Tagumpay Nating Lahat".

Consul General Angelica Escalona noted that the Philippine Madrigal Singers performed at the Philippine Independence Day flag raising ceremony at the Ontario Legislative Assembly on 12 June 2024, to the delight of kababayans and Canadian officials alike. The Consul General thanked the multi-awarded choir for visiting the Consulate and acknowledged those who have assisted them, especially the University of the Philippines Alumni Association of Toronto (UPAAT).

Ontario is the last leg of the successful-three month concert tour of the “Madz” in Canada. Their concert tour is one of many highlights of the celebration of the 75th anniversary of Philippines-Canada diplomatic relations. END

CONSULAR OUTREACH TO DURHAM REGION - 27 JULY 2024

OUTREACH IN DURHAM