14 November 2019, Calgary – Consul General Zaldy Patron spoke at the Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs) Convention held in Edmonton, Alberta on 9 November 2019.

 

The convention, co-organized by the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) in Vancouver and the Philippine Consulate General (PCG) in Calgary, was attended by about 70 participants, mostly Filipino TFWs and immigration consultants.

 

Labor Attaché Margarita Eugenia Victorino opened the event by delivering the welcome remarks.

 

Consul General Patron explained the various consular services of the PCG and its cultural and economic diplomacy activities.

 

The other topics discussed at the convention were “Immigration Pathways for TFWs” by Ms. Marvi Pascua, ICAN-Migrate Canada Immigration Consultancy;” “Rights and Privileges of TFWs in Alberta” by Mr. Marco Luciano, Migrante Alberta; and “Philippine Court Recognition of Foreign Divorce” by Atty. Joseph Angeles.