Consul General Gina A. Jamoralin highlights opportunities to strengthen philippines-canada commercial ties at International Connections: Asia & Canada. Consul General Gina A. Jamoralin presents the Make It Happen video during International Connections: Asia & Canada, highlighting the Philippines' investment opportunities and potential as a strategic partner for Canadian businesses. (Photo by Vancouver PCG). Vancouver, BC, 23 October 2026 - Consul General Gina A. Jamoralin participated in International Connections: Asia & Canada, a business networking event organized by the Burnaby Board of Trade (BBOT) on 20 October 2026 at the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) Executive Dining Space, 36th Floor, 1055 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia. The BBOT organized the event to explore opportunities for Canadian businesses across Asia's dynamic and rapidly growing markets, highlighting emerging trends in trade, investment, innovation, and supply chain partnerships. The event brought together diplomatic representatives and business stakeholders to explore opportunities to strengthen commercial ties between Asia and Canada, promote trade and investment, and encourage greater economic cooperation. In her remarks, Consul General Jamoralin highlighted the Philippines' potential as a strategic partner for Canadian businesses, emphasizing opportunities for cooperation in trade, investment, and other areas of mutual economic interest. Likewise, the Consul General highlighted Philippine agricultural exports, including Carabao mangoes, and ube as well as opportunities for collaboration in responsible mineral development, electric-vehicle manufacturing, information technology, and animation particularly the DreamWorks' animation film "Forgotten Island" as a proud showcase of Filipino ingenuity, artistry, and cultural heritage on the global stage. Following her remarks, a video presentation featuring the Department of Trade and Industry's (DTI) Make It Happen campaign was shown to showcase the Philippines as an investment destination and promote its business and investment opportunities. Following the Consul General's remarks, a video presentation featuring the Department of Trade and Industry's (DTI) Make It Happen campaign was shown to showcase the Philippines as an investment destination and promote its business and investment opportunities. Likewise, as part of the Philippines' tourism promotion efforts, the Consul General invited participants to Winter Escapade 2027, scheduled for 7-17 February 2027, featuring destinations such as Iloilo, Bacolod, and Palawan. The Consulate also distributed Winter Escapade 2027 promotional flyers to attendees to provide further information and encourage participation in the tourism initiative. The program also featured remarks from Bill Wong, Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Toronto, who joined virtually; Consul General Nattanipa Burusapat of the Royal Thai Consulate General in Vancouver; and Consul General Ahmad Shazril bin Suhaimi of the Consulate General of Malaysia in Vancouver. Networking activities followed the presentations, providing participants with opportunities to exchange perspectives, establish professional connections, and explore potential avenues for collaboration. The Consul General's participation reaffirmed the Philippine Consulate General's commitment to fostering stronger business relationships and promoting closer economic partnerships between the Philippines and Canada. Through active participation in business and diplomatic engagements such as International Connections: Asia & Canada, the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver continues to advance Philippine economic interests and foster mutually beneficial trade and investment partnerships between the Philippines and Canada. END Consul General Gina A. Jamoralin delivers her remarks at International Connections: Asia & Canada, highlighting the Philippines' potential as a strategic partner for Canadian businesses and underscoring opportunities to expand trade, promote investment, and strengthen economic cooperation between the Philippines and Canada. (Vancouver PCG). Consul General Gina A. Jamoralin delivers remarks at International Connections: Asia & Canada, underscoring the Philippines' potential as a strategic partner for Canadian businesses and highlighting opportunities for trade, investment, and economic collaboration. (Vancouver PCG). Mr. Carl funk, chair of the Board of directors of the Burnaby Board of Trade (BBOT), delivers remarks at International Connections: Asia & Canada. (Photo by Vancouver PCG). Consul General Gina A. Jamoralin (center) together with mr. Abdel karim awaad,director of marketing, brian jessel BMW; ms. Karen menjivar, VP commercial financial services, RBC - Royal Bank of Canada; Consul General Ahmad Shazril bin Suhaimi of the Consulate General of Malaysia in Vancouver; mr. Carl funk, chair, BBOT Board of directors, Burnaby Board of Trade; and other member of BBOT (photo by Vancouver PCG). Consul General Gina A. Jamoralin engages with BBOT officials, consular corps representatives, and business stakeholders diplomatic representatives during International Connections: Asia & Canada, exchanging perspectives on opportunities to expand trade, investment, and business partnerships between the Philippines and Canada. (Photo by Vancouver PCG). Consul General Gina A. Jamoralin engages with representatives of XTL Transport, Logistics & Distribution to explore potential opportunities for collaboration and strengthen business ties between the Philippines and Canada at International Connections: Asia & Canada. (Photo by Vancouver PCG).

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