Category: Press Release

  • Mar 10, 2022

    Calado: The Art of Lenore RS Lim Opens at the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver

    (Left photo) Consul General Maria Andrelita Austria (right) and Filipina Artist Lenore Lim (left) cut the ribbon signaling the formal opening of “Calado: The Art of Lenore RS Lim” at the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver on 07 March 2022. (Right photo) Consul General Austria welcomed the guests to the event. (Photos from Vancouver PCG)

  • Mar 9, 2022

    Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver Celebrates Philippine National Arts Month

    Top photos: Some of the photographic works taken by Mr. Allan Florendo depicting Philippine festivals in different provinces. 08 March 2022 – In celebration of the Philippine National Arts Month, the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver launched a 5-minute video on 24 February 2022 featuring Mr. Allan M. Florendo, an award-winning photographer with works featured […]

  • Mar 9, 2022

    The Philippines Joins 2022 Outdoor Adventure and Travel Show in Vancouver

    Vancouver PCG’s Consul Analyn Ratonel (2L), Ms. Ma. Lyra Ocampo, Ms. Millecent Verceles, and Ms. Ma. Dolores Dizon with Ms. Aileen Gabat (center) of PAL Vancouver Office at the Philippine booth.

  • Mar 6, 2022

    Vancouver PCG Hosts Virtual Kapihan on Philippine National Elections

    03 March 2022 – The Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver hosted two batches of Virtual Kapihan on Philippine National Elections.  The first session was held on 24 February 2022 for the leaders of Filipino community organizations while the 2nd batch was scheduled on 02 March 2022 for media personalities. The Kapihan sa Konsulado is one […]

  • Mar 3, 2022

    The Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver Presents Calado: Filipina Artist Lenore Lim’s Exhibition

    01 March 2022 – On the occasion of the 2022 National Women’s Month and in celebration of International Women’s Day, the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver will present Filipina artist Lenore Lim.  Calado: Filipina Artist Lenore Lim’s Exhibition will open on 08 March 2022 and run through 29 April 2022. The selection of works in […]

  • Mar 3, 2022

    The Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver Kicks Off 2022 National Women’s Month Celebration

    01 March 2022 – In recognition of the various contributions of women throughout history, the officers and staff of the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver wore the color purple on 01 March 2022, the start of National Women’s Month. Globally, purple is recognized as the color of women, which symbolizes justice and dignity. Mabuhay ang […]

  • Feb 24, 2022

    FIRST JOLLIBEE STORE OPENS IN BRITISH COLUMBIA

    23 February 2021 – Consul General Maria Andrelita S. Austria led the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of the first Jollibee restaurant in British Columbia, along with the executives of Jollibee North America. The ribbon-cutting was followed by the blessing of the restaurant, which is located at 833 Granville Street, Downtown Vancouver. Its 23rd store […]

  • Feb 22, 2022

    THE WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN SURREY VISITS THE PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL IN VANCOUVER

    18 FEBRUARY 2022 – Consul General Maria Andrelita S. Austria received representatives from the Western Community College (WCC), led by its President, Mr. Gurpal Dhaliwal, at her office on 10 February.  The WCC is a major partner of the Philippine Consulate in organizing the Nurses Convention in March and the president wanted to personally thank […]