advisories
Bakunawa Film Festival XI Watch Party
The DOST-University of Alberta Student Scholars Association (DUASSA) invites the UAlberta community to a free watch party for the Bakunawa Film Festival XI on October 29, 2025 (6:00 PM-8:30 PM) at M-145, Biological Sciences Building. The Bakunawa Film Festival is an initiative of the Philippine Consulate General in Calgary and Sentro Rizal Calgary, featuring a […] Read more
Attention Filipino and Fil-Canadian Entrepreneurs!
Unlock new growth opportunities at the FilipInnovation Forum 2025, a virtual event happening during Calgary Innovation Week! Connect with leading experts from the Philippines. Get inspired by stories from trailblazing female founders and learn practical tools that will help scale up your business in today’s digital economy. This FREE online event is brought to you […] Read more
NEWS
“Huwebes” Showcased in PCG Calgary’s Celebration of Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month (MANA Mo)
29 September 2025 – The Philippine Consulate General in Calgary marked Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Month (MANA Mo) this September with the screening of the acclaimed Filipino film Huwebes (Huwebes), co-sponsored with the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA) – Alberta Chapter. MANA Mo is observed annually to highlight the Philippines’ unique identity as an archipelagic […] Read more
Sining sa Konsulado 3rd Quarter: Baybayin ng Batangas
29 September 2025 – The Philippine Consulate General in Calgary proudly opened its 3rd quarter “Sining sa Konsulado” art exhibit on 25 September, in celebration of the Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month (MANAMo). In collaboration with Salingpusa Creatives, the exhibit titled “Baybayin ng Batangas” spotlighted the vibrant coastal culture and everyday livelihood of communities […] Read more
Philippine Ambassador to Canada Jose Victor V. Chan-Gonzaga, Presents his Letter of Credence to Canada’s Governor General Mary Simon
18 September 2025, Ottawa – Philippine Ambassador to Canada Jose Victor V. Chan-Gonzaga formally presented his Letter of Credence to Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, in a stately ceremony held at the Rideau Hall in the afternoon of 15 September 2025. Ambassador Chan-Gonzaga also handed over to […] Read more
INFORMATION
Sungka is not only a game, it’s a tradition, a war of brains, and a family bonding activity that has weathered the ages!
But how much do you really know about this classic Filipino pastime? Want to see Sungka in actual competition? Watch Barriolympics: Episode 3 – Sungka! Don’t miss a step, you can also watch the full version of 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗹𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀: 𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆 for more fun and excitement! Check out these references for a more detailed guide: Calixihan, J. […] Read more
A Post-Arrival Conversation
Post Arrival Conversation, 01 August 2025 at the Heritage Inn, Saskatoon 102 Cardinal Crescent, Saskatoon, SK S7L 6H6. Read more
e-book
Filipinos in Alberta: Migration, Communities, and Challenges
The Philippine Consulate General in Calgary presents the e-book “Filipinos in Alberta.” Edited by the Consulate General in collaboration with Dr. Glenda Tibe Bonifacio, Dean of Social Sciences at Lakehead University, this compilation of essays is an attempt to chronicle the Filipino migration narrative within Alberta, Canada. Spanning from the 1960s to the present day, […] Read more
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