June 04, 2024

Province of Batangas’ Delegation to Proudly Philippines Pays Courtesy Visit to the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver

Consul General Arlene T. Magno (4L) and Consul Analyn D. Ratonel (5L), together with the Province of Batangas’ delegation, composed of (L-R)  Mr. Saturnino "Bong" Belen Jr., Chairman, First Asia Ventures, Ms. Lorna Belen, Ms. Katrin Buted, Provincial Tourism Officer of PTCAO, Ms. Almira Silva, Owner of Mira's Turmeric Products, Mr. Roilan “Dana” Liwag,  Fashion Designer at Santa Emmanuelle Haute Couture, Mr. Edilberto "Bong" Evangelista Jr., Executive Director, Limapark Hotel & Batangas Lakelands, and  Ms. Steph Landicho, Supervising Tourism Operations Officer of PTCAO

30 May 2024 – Seven members of the delegation of Batangas’ Province paid a courtesy visit to the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver and brought samples of the products to be promoted at the Proudly Philippines event to be held at  Robson Square in Downtown Vancouver on 01 June 2024.

Mr. Edilberto "Bong" Evangelista Jr., Executive Director, Limapark Hotel & Batangas Lakelands, gives a presentation on the Limapark Group showcasing the potential and future developments of Limapark Hotel and Batangas Lakelands in investment and tourism promotion

Proudly Philippines is the Consulate’s flagship project in celebration of Philippine Independence Day and Filipino Heritage Month in Canada.  Now on its 6th year, apart from  bringing together Filipino-Canadian businesses selling Filipino cuisine, food and non-food products, and tour packages to Philippine destinations, Proudly Philippines will also feature the Province of Batangas and some of its well-known products, such as  coffee (kapeng barako), local textiles and designs (Habing Ibaan and Burdang Taal), turmeric and ginger brew, and other edible local products like banana chips and ube powder, as well as tourist destinations, Taal Lake and Volcano, the beaches of San Juan and Calatagan.

As in the past years, the whole-day event likewise provides the Filipino community a venue for getting together on the twin occasions, while enjoying the cultural performances alongside the market that complete the “Philippine experience” for  Canadian guests and second-generation Filipino-Canadians.  END

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