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PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL VISITS CENTENNIAL COLLEGE, MEETS WITH COLLEGE OFFICIALS AND FILIPINO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
2024-03-28
Consul General Angelica Escalona, Deputy Consul General Kerwin Tate and Consul Rodney Sumague (front row, seated) with Filipino international students of Centennial College (Photo courtesy of Centennial College)
19 March 2024 – Philippine Consulate General Toronto officials led by Consul General Angelica Escalona met with officials and Filipino international students of Centennial College at the College’s Progress campus.
In Ontario, Centennial College holds the distinction of having the highest number of Filipino international students enrolled, with almost 8,000 students in academic year 2023.
The Consulate officials met with Centennial College’s Associate Vice President for Global Strategy and Market Development Marie Braswell and Associate Director for Global Recruitment and International Education Daniel Yoon to talk about the College’s academic and support programs and how Filipino international students are faring.
Consul General Escalona considered the visit a good opportunity to meet and exchange views Centennial College’s Filipino international students. The Consul General asked the Filipino students about their experiences and concerns as international students. The Consulate officials also shared information about consular and other services available to Filipino nationals.
The students were candid in sharing the challenges that they face in living and studying in Canada. They nevertheless expressed determination to make the most out of this opportunity to acquire skills and knowledge that they will be able to use for future employment or in establishing their own businesses. END
(Left photo) Consul General Escalona receiving a token from Centennial College Associate Vice President for Global Strategy and Marketing Development Marie Braswell (Right photo) Philippine Consulate officials with Centennial College Associate Director for Global Recruitment and International Education Daniel Yoon (second from left) and Vice President Braswell (Photos courtesy of Centennial College)
Philippine Consulate officials listening to Filipino students talk about their experiences and concerns (Photo courtesy of Centennial College)