Consul General Asuque Makes His Farewell Calls On Alberta Lieutenant Governor Mitchell, Edmonton Mayor Iveson

Consul General Asuque and Madame Rosalie Asuque (leftmost and rightmost, respectively) during  the farewell call on Lt. Gov. Lois E. Michell of Alberta at the McDougall Center. (Calgary PCG photo)

CALGARY 09 July 2019 — Consul General to Calgary Gilberto Asuque made his farewell calls on Alberta Lieutenant Governor Lois E. Mitchell at the McDougall Centre in Calgary on 26 June 2019 and on Edmonton City Mayor Don Iveson on 28 June 2019 at the City Hall.

The Consul General was accompanied by his wife Madame Rosalie Asuque, and Philippine Consulate General in Calgary Consul Pamela Durian-Bailon during the farewell calls.  Consul General Asuque concluded his assignment at the Consulate General on 30 June 2019, and returned to Manila on 01 July 2019.

In the conversations with Lt. Gov. Michell and Mayor Iveson, Consul General Asuque expressed his heartfelt appreciation for the warm hospitality and support given by the Province of Alberta and its cities during his over one year tour-of-duty.

He cited in particular the signing of the Collaborative Agreement on Graduate Scholarship Program Between the Department of Science and Technology- Science and Education Institute  and the University of Alberta that will pave the way for the study of Filipino scholars in the University of Alberta.

The Consulate General is also working to establish a partnership between Philippine universities and government agencies and the University of Alberta and the University of Calgary for post-graduate studies of Filipino scholars on science, technology and engineering subjects, training on energy-related courses, and on Smart City development.

Consul General Asuque added that the Consulate General is also exploring the possibility of connecting Philippine energy companies and government agencies for the supply of Alberta’s liquified natural gas (LNG) for the Philippine LNG-powered electricity generating plants.  

During both meetings, Consul General Asuque pointed out that the Province of Alberta is the home of more than 175,000 Filipinos and Filipino-Canadians including the 75,000 Filipinos in Calgary who are contributing positively to the progress and development of Alberta.  He also conveyed the appreciation of the Consulate General for the Proclamation by the Government of Alberta of June of each year as the Philippine Heritage Month and for its decision to introduce the K-12 Filipino Language and Culture subject in schools.

Lt. Gov. Michell and Mayor Iveson thanked Consul General Asuque for his service during his tour-of-duty and assured him of their continued cooperation with the Consulate General to bring Alberta, Edmonton and Calgary closer by way of cooperation in education, trade, and Filipino community relations.

Consul General Asuque also expressed his thanks to Mr. Tim Marriot, Manager of Visits, Alberta Protocol, for the courtesies and assistance extended to the Consulate General.

The Consul General also sent letters to Premier Jason Kenny of Alberta and Mayor Naheed Nenshi of Calgary  informing them of the conclusion of his tour-of-duty and expressing appreciation of their support and assistance especially for the Filipinos in the province.

Consul General Asuque informed Lt. Gov. Michell, Premier Kenny, Mayor Iveson and Mayor Nenshi that Consul General Zaldy Patron will assume his duties as Consul General beginning 01 July 2019 and requested if  they could extend him the support and cooperation he needs to implement the projects and programs that he will undertake to bring the Philippines and the Province of Alberta closer to each other. END

Consul General Asuque (left) conveys his  thanks to Mayor Don Iveson during his farewell call at the City Hall of Edmonton. (Calgary PCG photo)

Consul General Asuque (seated, second from right) discusses with Mayor Iveson (accompanied by his Chief of Staff) the projects of the Philippine Consulate General in Calgary with the University of Alberta.  Madame Asuque joins the Consul General during the farewell call. (Calgary PCG photo)

Consul General Asuque (right) conveys his appreciation to Alberta Protocol’s Tim Marriot. (Calgary PCG photo)

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