WEBINAR EVENT:  HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) ?

Wondering how you can keep your loved ones and yourself safe? Don't miss this opportunity to ask Dr. Radev the questions that have bothered us the past weeks about COVID-19. 

Tulayan will be hosting this free webinar on Saturday, 28 March 2020 at 3:00pm in both English and Filipino, to be moderated by RJ Aquino...read more

MESSAGE OF SUPPORT FOR FILIPINO RESTAURANTS

Mga kababayan, please continue supporting Filipino restaurants open for take-out, pick up, or delivery through DoorDash, SkipTheDishes, and Uber Eats...click here for the list

ADVISORY #10  TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF CONSULAR SERVICES

In view of the declaration of the Province of British Columbia of a State of Emergency, and to support the measures undertaken to prevent the further spread of COVID-19, the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver is constrained to temporarily suspend consular operations effective Monday, 23 March 2020 until further notice...read more 

ADVISORY #9  SUSPENSION OF VISA ISSUANCE AND VISA-FREE PRIVILEGES

The Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver wishes to inform the public of the following measures, effective immediately, in relation to the declaration of a State of Calamity throughout the Philippines due to the COVID-19 pandemic...read more 

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ADVISORY #8  DELAYS IN THE AVAILABILITY OF PASSPORTS

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Office of Consular Affairs informs the public that due to disruptions in the services of its logistics partners following the declaration on an enhanced community quarantine in the whole of Luzon effective 17 March 2020, there will be delays in the delivery and availability of passports...read more

ADVISORY #7  COMPRESSED OFFICE HOURS FOR CONSULAR SERVICES 

In accordance with the guidance provided by BC health authorities on mass gatherings and to do our share in delaying the spread of COVID-19 by breaking transmission chains, the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver is constrained to adopt the following measures effective 17 March 2020...read more 

ADVISORY #6  HOW TO AVAIL CONSULAR SERVICES DURING THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK 

​The health and well-being of our kababayans is our priority.

With the current WHO pandemic declaration and recent confirmed cases of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in British Columbia, as well as the neighbouring state of Washington in the US the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver, in an effort to protect the general public and its personnel, will implement the following guidelines starting 12 March 2020  for our kababayans who wish to avail of our services, until the COVID-19 situation has stabilized...read more​

ADVISORY #5  POSTPONEMENT OF CONSULAR OUTREACH IN PRINCE GEORGE, B.C.

In view of the current WHO pandemic declaration and recent confirmed cases of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in British Columbia, the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver, in an effort to protect the general public and its personnel, wishes to inform that the scheduled consular outreach mission in Prince George, B.C. on 25 April 2020 is postponed until the COVID-19 situation has stabilized...read more

ADVISORY #4  SITUATION REPORT ON COVID-19...read more

ADVISORY #3  STOP COVID-19 HAND HYGIENE POSTER...click here

​ADVISORY #1  TEMPORARY TRAVEL BAN

In view of the developing situation of the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019 n-CoV) in China and its Special Administrative Regions, the Philippine Government has issued the following guidelines immediately on the following...read more

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Resumption of Overseas Voting Registration

The Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver is pleased to announce the start of the Overseas Voting Registration period for the 2022 Presidential Elections, beginning Monday, 16 December 2019.

All Filipino citizens in British Columbia, the Yukon and the Northwest Territories, who are at least 18 years of age on 9 May 2022, may apply for registration or certification as Overseas Voter either at the Consulate or at any of its outreach missions conducted between 16 December 2019 and 21 September 2021 (the registration period).

Applicants are to personally appear for biometrics data capturing and to submit their application form along with their original and photocopy of proof of Philippine citizenship (valid Philippine passport or dual citizenship identification certificate)...read more​​

ANNOUNCEMENT:  OPENING OF BALLOT BOXES

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14 February 2020 - The Philippine Consulate General wishes to announce that, in accordance with COMELEC Memorandum No. 191039 dated 09 September 2019 regarding the proposed guideline for disposition of records and unserviceable properties in Foreign Posts, the Consulate has scheduled the opening of the ballot boxes containing accomplished ballots for the 2019 National Elections on Friday, 21 February 2020 at 9:00am at the Consulate premises...read more

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Personal appearance is required for all passport applicants.

Applicants are encouraged to book an appointment online for their convenience.

NOTICE  OF CALL FOR REGISTRATION

Filipino-Canadian Community Organizations, FilCan Business, Professional and Alumni Groups whether previously registered or seeking registration for the first time...read more​​

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​ADVISORY:  ON THE EXTENSION OF ePASSPORT VALIDITY STARTING OCTOBER 2019

The Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver informs all passport renewal applicants that extension of ePassport validity is no longer allowed in compliance with the standard set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)...read more

​​​​ANNOUNCEMENT: ​​​​​​​ SSS OPENS A REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE IN VANCOUVER

The Philippine Social Security System (SSS) opens a representative office in Vancouver...read more

The new SSS office is located at the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO), Suite 601, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC V6C 3E1, Tel. no. (604) 641-1234, Email: roldanrv@sss.gov.ph

ADVISORY:  AUTHENTICATION AND NOTARIZATION OF DOCUMENTS

Please be advised that effective 15 June 2019, Saturday, all Philippine Foreign Service Posts will no longer use or affix  red satin ribbon in the authentication and notarization of documents...read more​

Philippine Consulate General and POLO-Vancouver Hold Simultaneous Saturday Consular Services and TFW Convention in Langley

7 March 2020 - Philippine Consulate General and POLO-Vancouver hold simultaneous Saturday Consular services and TFW Convention in Langley...read more

Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver Hosts a Members' Reception for the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade

27 February 2020 - Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver hosts a members' reception for the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade...read more

Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver Inducts New Officers of the Benguet Society of British Columbia

22 February 2020 - Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver inducts new officers of the Benguet Society of British Columbia...read more

Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver Hosts a Community Engagement Session for the National Pilipino Canadian Cultural Centre Society

11 February 2020 - Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver hosts a community engagement session for the National Pilipino Canadian Cultural Centre Society...read more

Consul General Austria Meets BCIT Officials on Collaboration in the Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul and the Creatives Industries

05 February 2020 - Consul General Austria meets BCIT officials on collaboration in the Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul and the Creative Industries...read more

Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver Showcases Filipino Food and Handicraft at Langara College's Asian Studies Day Celebration

04 February 2020 - Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver showcases Filipino food and handicraft at Langara College's Asian Studies Day celebration...read more

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Vancouver PCG Conducts its First 2020 Saturday Consular Services at Mosaic and WorkBC Centre-Commercial Drive

25 January 2020 - Vancouver PCG conducts its first 2020 Saturday Consular Services at Mosaic and WorkBC Centre-Commercial Drive...read more

Vancouver PCG Receives Ospital ng Imus and City Government Delegation

​22 January 2020 - A delegation from the Ospital ng Imus and Imus City government visited the Philippine Consulate General and called on Acting Head of Post and Deputy Consul General Arlene T. Magno...read more

Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver Participates in On-site Regional Training on the Resumption of the Continuing Registration for Overseas Voting

12 December 2019 - Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver participates in On-site Regional Training on the Resumption of the Continuing Registration for Overseas Voting...read more

Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver Holds "Pasasalamat: An Afternoon of Appreciation with Consulate Partners" and "Maligayang Pasko, Vancouver!", the First-ever Filipino Christmas Celebration in Vancouver

6 December 2019 - Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver holds "Pasasalamat: An Afternoon of Appreciation with Consulate Partners" and "Maligayang Pasko, Vancouver!", the first-ever Filipino christmas celebration in Vancouver...read more

Canadian Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines and Philippine Canada Trade Council to Collaborate for 2020

2 December 2019 - Canadian Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines and Philippine Canada Trade Council to collaborate for 2020...read more

CHED Chair Prospero De Vera Calls on the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver

25 November 2019 - CHED Chair J. Prospero E. De Vera III called on Consul General Maria Andrelita S. Austria during his visit to Canada where he headed a delegation of local universities and colleges, state universities and colleges, and CHED officials to the in-Canada Community College Training held in Victoria on 20-30 November 2019...read more

​Consul General Austria Inducts Philippine Canada Trade Council's New Board Officers

18 November 2019 - Consul General Maria Andrelita S. Austria inducts Philippine Canada Trade Council's new board officers...read more

Consul General Austria Shows Support for Magkasama, A Modern Filipino Market

16 November 2019 - Consul General Maria Andrelita S. Austria shows support for Magkasama, a modern Filipino market...read more

Visiting Filipino Artist and Zumba Dance Instructors Call on the Philippines Consulate General in Vancouver

13 November 2019 - Visiting Filipino artist and Zumba dance instructors call on the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver...read more

Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver Welcomes the Philippine National Bobsled Team

13 November 2019 - The Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver hosted a meet and Greet to welcome visiting members of the Philippine National Bobsled Team...read more

Three Filipino Films to take the spotlight at the 23rd Annual Vancouver Asian Film Festival (VAFF)

7 November 2019 - The Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver is pleased to inform the Filipino Community that three (3) Filipino Films were chosen as entries to this year's 23rd Vancouver Asian Film Festival (VAFF)...read more

​Vancouver PCG Conducts Consular Outreach in Victoria, British Columbia

19 October 2019 - A consular team, lead by Consul Ma. Charmaine D. Guevara, from the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver conducted a consular outreach mission in Victoria, British Columbia on 18-19 October 2019...read more

IOM Representatives Call on the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver

21 October 2019 - IOM representatives call on the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver...read more

Deputy Consul General Magno Joins Circulo Pampangueno's 34th Anniversary Celebration

19 October 2019 - Deputy Consul General Arlene T. Magno joins Circulo Pampangueno's 34th Anniversary celebration...read more

Ambassador Garcia and Consul General Austria Join 48 Other Heads of Posts in the 2019 British Columbia Economic Mission

29 September 2019 - Ambassador Petronila P. Garcia and Consul General Maria Andrelita S. Austria join 48 other Heads of Posts in the 2019 British Columbia Economic Mission...read more

Vancouver PCG holds Pasinaya, A Celebration of Philippine Music, Cuisine and Arts

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3 October 2019 - Vancouver PCG holds Pasinaya, A Celebration of Philippine Music, Cuisine and Arts...read more

Clark Development Corporation Executive Visits Vancouver PCG

9 October 2019 - Clark Development Corporation executive visits Vancouver PCG...read more

Vancouver PCG and POLO-Vancouver Conduct Temporary Foreign Workers' Convention and Saturday Consular Outreach in Surrey, BC

5 October 2019 - The Philippine Consulate General and the Philippine Overseas Labor Office in Vancouver conducted the Filipino workers' convention and consular outreach at MOSAIC Surrey Newcomers' Centre...read more

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Vancouver PCG's Deputy Consul General Joins the Holy Trinity Filipino Community in North Vancouver in Celebrating the Feast of San Lorenzo Ruiz

28 September 2019 - Deputy Consul General Arlene T. Magno joins the Filipino community of the Holy Trinity Parish Church in North Vancouver in their celebration of the Feast of San Lorenzo Ruiz...read more

Vancouver PCG Participates in Filipino Cultural Heritage Celebration at the Museum of Surrey

21 September 2019 - The Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver participated in the Filipino cultural heritage celebration at the Museum of Surrey by setting up a consular mission in one of the rooms in the museum...read more

ASEAN Consulates  General in Vancouver Hold Family Day Picnic at Queens Park

15 September 2019 - Personnel and the family members of the ASEAN Consulates General in Vancouver, namely, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam, participate at this year's ASEAN Family Day Picnic held at Queens Park, New Westminster, BC...read more

Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver Returns to Dawson Creek for Consular Outreach Mission

7 September 2019 - The Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver returns to Dawson Creek for Consular Outreach Mission...read more

"Manila Comes to Town" Filipino Food Truck Event Receives Warm Welcome at Canada Place

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5 September 2019 -  "Manila Comes to Town" Filipino Food Truck Event receives warm welcome at Canada Place...read more

Secretary Bello and Delegation Visit British Columbia and Yukon

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27 August 2019 - Secretary Bello and Delegation visit British Columbia and Yukon...read more

CTV Morning Live in Vancouver Features Philippine Cuisine and "Manila Comes to Town" Food Truck Event

​30 August 2019 - CTV Morning Live in Vancouver features Philippine cuisine and "Manila Comes to Town" food truck event...read more

Vancouver PCG Focuses on TFWs in Kapihan sa Konsulado with Settlement Agencies

30 August 2019 - Vancouver PCG focuses on TFWs in Kapihan sa Konsulado with Settlement Agencies...read more

​Philippine Consulate General and Philippine Overseas Labor Office Meet Yukon Officials

20 August 2019 - The Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver and the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) meet Yukon officials...read more

Consul General Maria Andrelita S. Austria Assumes Chairmanship of the ASEAN Consuls General in Vancouver (ACGV) Committee for July to December 2019

20 August 2019 - Consul General Maria Andrelita S. Austria formally takes over the Chairmanship of the ASEAN Consuls General in Vancouver (ACGV) Committee from Consul General Shamsul Nizam Shamsuddin of Malaysia...read more

Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver Serves the Filipino Community in Yukon

17 August 2019 - The Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver conducted a consular outreach mission at the Multicultural Center of Yukon in Whitehorse on 17 August 2019...read more

Hihintayin Kita Sa Langit Featured as the Second Film at A Century of Filipino Films in Vancouver

16 August 2019 - The Philippine Consulate General Vancouver, in partnership with Anyone Can Act Theatre (ACAT) presented the second film of the first ever Filipino film festival in Vancouver, "A Century of Filipino Films"...read more

Philippine Consulate General Celebrates Centennial of Filipino Films Through the First Ever Filipino Film Festival in Vancouver

6 August 2019 - Philippine Consulate General celebrates centennial of Filipino films through the first ever Filipino Film Festival in Vancouver...read more

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CanCham President Meets with the Consul General in Vancouver

17 July 2019 - Mr. Julian Payne, President of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (CanCham), visits Consul General Maria Andrelita S. Austria...read more 

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Philippine Consulate General, Vancouver hosts a special talk by Ms. Marie Claire Lim Moore: "Being a Global Filipino and the Three C's: Children Career and Community Life"

16 July 2019 - Ms. Marie Claire Lim Moore, a Filipina-Canadian-American mother, speaker, and author of two Amazon best sellers entitled Don't Forget the Soap and Don't Forget the Parsley, conducts a special talk entitled "Being a Global Filipino and the Three C's: Children Career and Community Life" for the members of the Philippine Consulate General Vancouver and their families on 11 July 2019...read more

​Visiting UP Academic Calls on the Consul General

12 July 2019 - Visiting professor of music from the University of the Philippines, Dr. Christine Muyco, calls on Consul General Maria Andrelita S. Austria...read more 

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​Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver Joins the Filipino-Canadian Communities in Metro Vancouver in Celebrating the 121st Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence and Filipino Heritage Month

​21 June 2019 - The Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver led the month-long celebrations of the 121st Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence in Metro Vancouver...read more

Vancouver PCG’s “Proudly Philippines” Brings a Taste of Filipino Cuisine and a Glimpse of Philippine Travel Destinations to Vancouver 

​15 June 2019 - Vancouver PCG’s “Proudly Philippines” brings a taste of Filipino cuisine and a glimpse of Philippine travel destinations to Vancouver...read more 

Vancouver PCG Welcomes Potato Corner in Vancouver

​7 June 2019 - Vancouver PCG Welcomes Potato Corner in Vancouver...read more

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Philippine Flag-raising Ceremony at the Filipino Plaza Kicks Off Month-long Celebration of 121st Anniversary of Philippine Independence in Vancouver

1 June 2019 - Philippine flag-raising ceremony at the Filipino Plaza kicks off month-long celebration of 121st anniversary of Philippine Independence in Vancouver...read more

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Vancouver PCG Showcases Philippine Coffee and Chocolate at the Kape at Tsokolate Event

4 June 2019 - The Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver showcases Philippine Coffee and Chocolate at the Kape at Tsokolate event...read more

Multicultural Long Table Dinner Series Features the Philippines

4 June 2019 - The multicultural Long Table series features the Philippines...(read more) 

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​​ASEAN Consulates General Visit the Port of Vancouver

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6 May 2019 - ASEAN Consulates General visit the Port of Vancouver...read more

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​​TNT Boys Visits Vancouver PCG

29 April 2019 - The TNT Boys visits Vancouver after their successful first concert in Canada held in Edmonton, Alberta, on April 25. They will proceed to San Francisco for their next performance...read more

​Vancouver PCG and POLO-Vancouver Undergo CELPIP Instructors’ Training

​17 April 2019 – Paragon Testing Enterprises, Inc. conducts instructors' training on test preparation for CELPIP to the personnel of the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver and the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) – Vancouver...read more

Consul General Austria Meets Mayor Buchanan of North Vancouver

16 April 2019 – Consul General Maria Andrelita S. Austria calls on Mayor Linda Buchanan of the City of North Vancouver...read more

​Vancouver PCG Convenes Second Kapihan sa Konsulado with Importers, Distributors and Retailers of Philippine Food Products​

​16 April 2019 – In celebration of the 121st Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence, the first proclamation of Filipino Heritage Month, and the 70th Anniversary of Philippines-Canada relations Consul General Maria Andrelita S. Austria discusses plans for a food and travel fair to be held at the Robson’s Square in Vancouver on 15 June 2019...read more

​​​​Vancouver PCG and POLO-Vancouver Conduct Second Temporary Foreign Workers’ Convention in Kelowna

6 April 2019 - This is the second TFW Convention organized by the Consulate and POLO-Vancouver, following the successful maiden gathering in Vancouver last January...read more

​Vancouver PCG Participates at Regional Training for Overseas Voting in San Francisco

5 April 2019 - COMELEC-deputized personnel of the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver pose with COMELEC officials who conducted the On-Site Regional Training for the Implementation of Automated Election System in Overseas Voting for Purposes of the 2019 National and Local Elections...read more

Vancouver PCG and POLO Meet with the Community Airport Newcomers Network (CANN) at Vancouver International Airport

3 April 2019 – Upon the invitation of CANN Program Manager for the Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs) Mr. Mustafa Delsoz, Labor Attaché Margarita Victorino-Marquez, Welfare Officer Lilia F. De Guzman, and Consular Assistant Alvin dela Peña visited the CANN office at the Vancouver International Airport (YVR), where they learned about their programs and services...view here

​​​​​​Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver Conducts Consular Outreach Mission in Prince George, British Columbia

30 March 2019 - The Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver conducted its first consular outreach mission for the year at the Immigrant and Cultural Services Society of prince George...read more

Consul General Austria Joins Members of the Consular Alliance in a Joint Meeting with the BC Ministry of Labour 

​29 March 2019 - The meeting, hosted by the Consulate General of Mexico in Vancouver, discussed developments in crafting the regulation which shall bring into force the Temporary Foreign Worker Protection Act...read more

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