Filipino Business Leaders in Alberta, Canada Establish PH Business Society

Consul General in Calgary Gilberto G.B. Asuque speaks before the Philippine Business Society of Alberta, its members promote the Philippines. (Calgary PCG photo)

CALGARY 02 July 2018 – Consul General in Calgary Gilberto G.B. Asuque encouraged the directors of the newly-organized Philippine Business Society of Alberta (PBSA) to promote Philippine products, and invite entrepreneurs or investors in Alberta Province to enter into joint ventures with Filipino counterparts.

In swearing in the directors, Consul General Asuque said the PBSA could be the forum that can provide the links between businessmen, traders and investors in the Philippines and Alberta Province, especially in the promotion of food and other agricultural products, industrial or manufactured equipment or parts, electronic components, and household accessories.

Ambassador to Canada Petronila P. Garcia witnessed the oath-taking of the PBSA directors and, in her remarks, stressed the importance of the Filipino diaspora in Alberta in the success of their business in the province.

The Ambassador noted that the Filipino migrants comprise one of the largest and fastest growing ethnocultural groups in Canada.

Alberta had the third highest number of total immigrants out of all provinces and territories for those arriving between 2011-2016. Approximately 20.9 percent of the Filipino population in Canada lives in Alberta. As of 2016, approximately 175,130 individuals with Filipino ethnic origins reside in Alberta.

The PBSA aims to promote in Alberta the interests of the Filipino business enterprises in the Province, assist in opening the market for Philippine products, encourage investments in the Philippines through joint ventures or partnerships, and provide a forum to discuss business interests and link to enterprises in the Province.

The PBSA is a business society registered under the Business Corporations Act of Alberta and headed by Celso Andrade.

The PBSA directors are Noel Tarriela, Nap Gutierrez, Margaret Amangyen, Nimrod Montano, Arnel Zabala, Virginia Sumalinog, Rebecca Lasquety, Resty Reyes, Philip Aseron, Chris Ayson, Eden Codizal, Jaime Balmores, Mia Mulingtapang, Vilma Agasino, and Marjorie Newman. END

Directors of the Philippine Business Society of Alberta take their oath. (Calgary PCG photo)

Ambassador to Canada Petronila Garcia delivers her remarks. (Calgary PCG photo)

For more information, visit www.calgarypcg.dfa.gov.ph.