08 June 2019, Edmonton – Consul General Gilberto
Asuque joined the Filipino community in Edmonton at the celebration of the 121st
Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence at a gala dinner
organized by the Congress of the Philippine Association of Alberta (COPAA).
In his remarks, Consul General Asuque stressed the
significance of the celebration under the
theme Kalayaan 2019: Pagbabagong Ipinaglaban, Alay sa Masaganang
Kinabukasan especially in the light of the economic, social and cultural
programs of the Philippines that address the needs and challenges of the
Filipinos including overseas Filipinos.