(L-R) DFA-Office of American Affairs Director Stephanie Alexis Cruz, DFA-Office of American Affairs Assistant Secretary Jose Victor Chan-Gonzaga, British Columbia Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills Anne Kang, Philippine Ambassador to Canada Maria Andrelita Austria, Philippine Consul General to Vancouver Dr. Gina A. Jamoralin, and Consul Analyn Ratonel gather for a photo after the productive meeting. (Photo by Vancouver PCG)

 VANCOUVER, 27 December 2024 – Philippine Ambassador to Canada Maria Andrelita Austria, accompanied by DFA-Office of American Affairs Assistant Secretary Jose Victor Chan-Gonzaga, Philippine Consul General to Vancouver Dr. Gina A. Jamoralin, Consul Analyn Ratonel and Director Stephanie Alexis Cruz, paid a courtesy call on British Columbia Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills, the Honorable Anne Kang, on 16 December 2024.

The meeting centered on key issues such as foreign credentials recognition, immigration updates, and shared priorities of the Philippines and British Columbia Government.

During the meeting, Ambassador Austria expressed the Philippines’ commitment to fostering closer educational and skills development partnerships with British Columbia. Highlighting the significant contributions of Filipinos to British Columbia’s workforce, the Ambassador underscored the importance of streamlining credentials recognition processes for Filipino professionals and skilled workers to fully integrate into their respective fields in Canada.

The Philippine delegation expressed gratitude to Minister Kang for her support and openness to initiatives that empower the Filipino community in British Columbia and foster deeper ties between the Philippines and Canada.  END

Philippine delegation, led by Philippine Ambassador to Canada Maria Andrelita Austria, and BC Minister Anne Kang discuss collaborative efforts on credentials recognition, immigration, and regional opportunities during a courtesy call in Vancouver. (Photo by Vancouver PCG)