18 September 2017 – Consul General Julius D. Torres attended the Fiesta of Peñafrancia celebration of the United Bicolanos of Alberta (Edmonton) and the 35th Gala Night of the VisMin Club of Edmonton on 16 September 2017, representing the Consulate at those important community events.

The United Bicolanos of Alberta (Edmonton) commemorated the Fiesta of Peñafrancia with a pageant featuring Bicolana leaders in Edmonton, with prominent Filipino community leader Eloisa Lau named as “Queen of Bicol”.  Aside from Consul General Torres, former federal Minister of Employment and Social Development Jason Kenney was also Guest of Honor at the celebration.