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WINNIPEG FILCOM WELCOMES BACK THE WINTER ESCAPADE
2023-08-26
Consul General Angelica C. Escalona with MP Kevin Lamourreux (right) and Philippine Honorary Consul in Winnipeg Ronaldo V. Opina (left)
Toronto, 26 August 2023- The Philippine Consulate General in Toronto and the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) New York co-hosted the Winnipeg launch of the Winter Escapade 8 on 26 August 2023, alongside the Consulate’s consular outreach mission at the Holiday Inn Winnipeg Airport.
The launch was organized with the assistance of the Philippine Honorary Consul in Winnipeg, Mr. Ronaldo V. Opina.
The Winter Escapade is a tourism promotion program of all Philippine Foreign Service Posts in Canada designed to take visitors to new destinations and attractions in the Philippines. The Winter Escapade 8 will take visitors to Manila, Iloilo, Cebu and Bohol from 18 to 27 February 2024.
Consul General Angelica C. Escalona welcomed close to 50 guests who attended the launch including Member of Parliament Kevin Lamoureux, Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba Cindy Lamoureux, and members of the Filipino community.
The Consul General said, “The Winter Escapade is probably the best tour package to the Philippines. It will take you to top tourism destinations and offer unique experiences not available in usual tours. It will be a journey from the heart of Canada to the heart of the Philippines.”
DOT New York Attaché Francisco Lardizabal presented the detailed itinerary of Winter Escapade 8. He noted that the Winter Escapade is the best way to take a break from the cold winter weather in Canada. According to Mr. Lardizabal, the upcoming Winter Escapade “has everything – natural wonders, good food, history, culture, shopping, and entertainment.”
The Winter Escapade launch was capped by a performance of Filipino songs by the Musica Singers of the Philippine Canadian Centre of Manitoba. (END)
Consul General Angelica C. Escalona and Honorary Consul Ronaldo V. Opina with the Filipino community in Winnipeg
Mr. and Mrs. Arsenio Bernardo and Ms. Rose Balbuena sharing their respective experiences of Winter Escapade tour
Consul General Angelica C. Escalona, Honorary Consul Ronaldo V. Opina and DOT New York Attache Francisco Lardizabal with the Filipino community at the Winnipeg Launch of Winter Escapade 8