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CONSULATE KIDS PARTICIPATE IN b2BPRENEUR KIDS HOLIDAY MARKET
2023-11-18
Consulate kids diligently selling polvoron and waffles during the one-day b2Bpreneur Kids Holiday Market at North York Centre
18 November 2023 – The children of Philippine Consulate General in Toronto personnel participated in the Kids Holiday Market organized by b2Bpreneur, a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to provide children and youth a platform to learn about entrepreneurship through workshops, business fairs, mentorship and networking.
The b2Bpreneur Kids Holiday Market was held at the North York Centre as a culmination of the young entrepreneur workshop organized by b2Bpreneur.
There were 30 booths at the Kids Holiday Market where kid vendors sold food, drinks, toys, clothing, accessories and Christmas ornaments. Toronto City Mayor Olivia Chow, Toronto Medical Officer of Health Dr. Eileen De Villa, Member of Parliament Ya’ara Saks and Consul General Angelica C. Escalona were among the guests who visited the market.
The Consulate kids sold polvoron, a Filipino snack made of milk, sugar and butter, as well as cheese and hotdog waffles in their booth. At the end of the event, they received certificates signed by Ontario Minister of Education Stephen Lecce and b2Bpreneur CEO Janet Lim.
(Left photo) Guest include Toronto Medical Officer of Health Dr. Eileen De Villa (2nd form left), Member of Parliament Ya’ara Saks (3rd from left), Toronto City Mayor Olivia Chow (4th from left) and Consul General Angelica Escalona (2nd from right). (Right photo) A huge smile during the awarding of certificates