Philippine Consulate General in Toronto Opens for Consular Services on International Women’s Day 

Clients of the Philippine Consulate in Toronto join in the International Women's Day celebration 

TORONTO 17 March 2025 — The Philippine Consulate General in Toronto was open for consular  services on 08 March 2025 in celebration of International Women's Day and National Women’s Month.  

The Consulate held a simple ceremony with its clients to mark the occasion. With purple  globally recognized as the color of women, symbolizing justice and dignity, Consulate  personnel wore purple-colored clothes and served ube (purple yam) flavored Filipino  snacks such as hopia, pandesal and ube bars to clients. 

Deputy Consul General Kerwin Orville Tate delivered brief remarks emphasizing the  importance of the role of women in society, quoting the famous aphorism “women hold up  half of the sky.”  

Filipino Canadian singer Maria Salac serenaded the clients with a song number.  

Members of the local Filipino community expressed surprise and appreciation for the celebration prepared by the  Consulate. “We were not aware of the celebration. We are happy to be reminded of the  importance of commemorating the sacrifices and achievements of women,” said one of the  clients. END

Ube bars, hopia and pandesal were served to clients 

Personnel of the Philippine Consulate General led by Deputy Consul General Kerwin Orville Tate  (7th from left) with clients

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