PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL ATTENDS INAUGURATION OF VANCOUVER MAYOR PETE FRY AND 105TH VANCOUVER CITY COUNCIL

VANCOUVER, BC — 03 November 2026 — The Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver, led by Acting Head of Post Consul Andre Peter C. Estanislao representing Consul General Gina A. Jamoralin, attended the inauguration of Vancouver Mayor Pete Fry and the newly elected Vancouver City Council at the Orpheum Theatre.

The celebratory ceremony marked the official swearing-in of Mayor Fry alongside the ten newly elected and re-elected City Councillors for the 2026–2030 term: Sean Orr, Annette Reilly, Chloe Leslie, Devyani Singh, Stephanie Smith, Lucy Maloney, Camil Dumont, Solomon Yi-Kieran, Bridget Burns, and Mike Klassen. Administered by the Honorable Judge Reginald Harris of the Provincial Court of British Columbia, the event brought together federal and provincial officials, Host Nation Indigenous leaders, members of the Consular Corps, and civic leaders. A full-capacity audience filled the historic Orpheum Theatre to celebrate the installation of the city's 105th municipal administration.

In his inaugural address, Mayor Fry delivered an inspiring call to unity, emphasizing collaboration, empathy, and community engagement across Vancouver’s diverse neighborhoods.

Following the ceremony, Consul Estanislao met with Mayor Fry and members of the City Council to convey warm congratulations on behalf of the Consul General Jamoralin and the Consulate General. Mayor Fry and the councillors expressed enthusiasm for deepening ties with the Philippine Consulate General and supporting the contributions of the vibrant Filipino-Canadian community across Metro Vancouver.

"The Philippine Consulate General remains dedicated to working alongside Mayor Fry and the new Vancouver City Council to nurture our longstanding relationship, celebrate our shared cultural ties, and ensure the continued well-being and representation of the Filipino community in the city," stated Acting Head of Post Estanislao.

The diplomatic engagement underscores the continued warm relations and collaborative spirit between the Philippine Consulate General and the local government of the City of Vancouver.

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Photos above: Acting Head of Post Consul André Peter C. Estanislao with the newly elected councillors.

Row 1: Sean Orr, Mike Klassen.

Row 2: Solomon Yi-Kieran, Stephanie Smith.

Row 3: Bridget Burns, Devyani Singh, Chloe Leslie.

[Photos: Vancouver PCG]