Vancouver-Kensington MLA Mable Elmore (in red blazer) held a fruitful discussion with diplomats of the Philippines, covering a range of concerns, including the changing immigration landscape in Canada and issues relevant to the Filipino community in British Columbia. Here (from left to right) are Consul Analyn Ratonel of the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver; Ambassador Gina Jamoralin, Philippine Consul General to Vancouver; Ambassador Maria Andrelita, Philippine Ambassador to Canada; Republic of the Philippines’ Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Assistant Secretary for American Affairs Victor Chan-Gonzaga; and DFA Director for American Affairs Stephani Alexis Cruz. The meeting was held at Elmore’s community office on December 16, 2024. Photo by Carlito Pablo.
