{"id":48887,"date":"2015-05-11T11:30:12","date_gmt":"2015-05-11T03:30:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=48887"},"modified":"2015-05-11T12:22:07","modified_gmt":"2015-05-11T04:22:07","slug":"congen-filipinos-in-canada-impressed-with-pnoys-leadership-governance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2015\/05\/11\/congen-filipinos-in-canada-impressed-with-pnoys-leadership-governance\/","title":{"rendered":"ConGen: Filipinos in Canada impressed with PNoy’s leadership, governance"},"content":{"rendered":"
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President Benigno S. Aquino III with Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima, National Economic Development Authority secretary Arsenio Balisacan , Trade Secretary Gregory Domingo, Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma and other delegations in the state visit to Canada meet with top Canadian CEOs Friday, May 8, 2015 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Torondo, Canada for possible business deals between the two countries. (Photo by Gil Nartea\/Malacang Photo Bureau)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

VANCOUVER, Canada — Members of the Filipino community in Canada lauded President Benigno S. Aquino III\u2019s effective leadership and commitment to transparency and good governance.<\/p>\n

During a meeting with the Filipino community here Saturday (Sunday in Manila), Philippine Consul General Neil Frank Ferrer said Filipinos here in Canada are impressed with the \u201csignificant accomplishments\u201d under the Aquino administration.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe community is impressed with your effective leadership and commitment to transparency and good governance. They are proud of the country\u2019s strong economic growth and achievements,\u201d Ferrer said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe community here shares your passion for inclusive growth and development and would like to see the country\u2019s economic gains to be sustained in the years to come,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Ferrer also said the business and international community in this region also recognized the Aquino administration\u2019s accomplishments, citing that some of the Canadian companies and enterprises based in British Columbia already have investments in the country and \u201care looking towards expanding these investments.\u201d<\/p>\n

President Aquino wrapped up his 3-day state visit to Canada with a meeting with the members of the Filipino community living and working in Vancouver before flying back to Manila.<\/p>\n

Philippine Ambassador to Canada Petronila Garcia said President Aquino\u2019s meeting with the members of the Filipino community \u201cis a recognition of the outstanding contribution of the overseas Filipinos\u201d in the country.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is also a testament of the Philippine government\u2019s commitment to promote the welfare and advance the interests of all our kababayans overseas,\u201d Ambassador Garcia told Filipino-Canadians here.<\/p>\n

\u201cDespite being away from home, they have not forgotten our country. In times of great tragedy like Typhoon Haiyan, they quickly mobilized their resources and gave immense contributions to the relief and rehabilitation efforts,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs Filipinos we keep looking back and keep giving back to our families and communities back in the Philippines. This is why Filipinos here value good and upright governance back home and are very comforted by your leadership and steadfast pursuit for the straight and righteous path,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

President Aquino and his official delegation returned to Manila Saturday evening (Sunday in Manila) after completing a successful 3-day state visit to Canada from May 7 to 9 and one-day working visit to Chicago, USA, on May 6.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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