Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver

06/08/2026

ADVISORY 2026-013: HOLIDAY ADVISORY: MAY 2026

The public is advised that the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver will be CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC on:

12 JUNE, FRIDAY: PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY

The following numbers may be contacted for any emergencies during this period:

Assistance to Nationals Hotline: +1 604 653 5858
Migrant Workers’ Office Hotline: +1 604 767 3354
Consular Duty Phone: +1 604 351 7087

The public may visit the Consulate’s official website at www.vancouverpcg.org or its official page, for updates and information on consular services.

06/07/2026

Courtesy: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)

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Gawin ang o para sa mas ligtas at secure na transaksyon. 👍🏼

06/05/2026

ADVISORY NO. 2026-015: MOBILE OVERSEAS VOTING REGISTRATION

In view of the celebration of the 31st Philippine Migrant Workers Day, the Philippine Consulate General in partnership with the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) in Vancouver is pleased to announce that it will hold a mobile overseas voting registration for the 2028 Philippine National Elections at St. Mary's Parish, 5251 Joyce Street, Vancouver, British Columbia on 13 June 2026, Saturday, from 10:00am to 4:00pm.

Who is qualified to register as OV?

- A citizen of the Philippines, not otherwise disqualified by law
- At least 18 years old on or before 08 May 2028 (Election Day)
- Former Filipino who reacquired Philippine citizenship by virtue of RA 9225 or Citizenship Retention & Re-acquisition Act of 2003 (Dual Citizenship Act)
- Filipino permanent residents,
- Filipino who will be residing, working, or studying in Canada by 08 May 2028

Please prepare the following documents prior to registration:

1. Valid Philippine Passport;
In the absence of a valid passport, a Certification of the Consulate.

2. Proof of status in Canada (e.g. tourist, student, worker, permanent resident, or immigrant)

3. For dual citizens: Original or Certified True Copy of the Order of Approval of Filipino citizenship or Identification Certificate.

4. For seafarers: Seafarer’s Identification Record Book (Seafarer’s Book).

No appointment is needed. Exercise your right to vote!

06/05/2026

04 June 2026, Vancouver, British Columbia. On 04 June 2026, the City of Vancouver officially proclaimed June 2026 as Philippine Heritage Month during a formal ceremony at the Vancouver City Hall, personally presided by His Worship Vancouver City Mayor Ken Sim and members of the Vancouver City Council led by Deputy Mayor Sarah Kirby-Yung and Councillors Lenny Zhou and Pete Fry. Accepting the proclamation was Consul General Gina A. Jamoralin of the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver. The proclamation marks a continuing, deeply meaningful tradition for the city. While the Canadian federal government officially designated June as nationwide Philippine Heritage Month in 2018, the City of Vancouver has actively embedded this celebration into its municipal fabric under Mayor Sim’s leadership. This year's ceremony holds particular significance, arriving at a time when the city and the local diaspora look forward to major milestones, including ongoing advancements toward a dedicated Filipino Cultural Centre in Vancouver.

Full story on vancouverpcg.org

06/05/2026

04 JUNE 2025, KELOWNA, BC. The Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver conducted its third consular outreach mission for this year last 30-31 May 2026 in Kelowna, BC at Royal Anne Hotel in downtown Kelowna. The outreach team was assisted by volunteers from Okanagan Filipino Canadian Society based in the same city.

Full story on vancouverpcg.org

06/01/2026

01 June 2026, VANCOUVER, CANADA – On 01 June 2026, Philippine Social Security System (SSS) Commissioner Roy G. Padiernos, accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Desiree De Guzman Padiernos, Global Director of Marketing for Astoria Vacation and Leisure Club Inc., paid a courtesy call on Philippine Consul General Gina A. Jamoralin at the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver. Appointed to the Social Security Commission on July 31, 2025, Commissioner Padiernos represents the Employers’ Group and chairs the Coverage and Contributions Oversight Committee.

Full story on www.vancouverpcg.org

06/01/2026

05/31/2026

🇵🇭 Raise Our Flag: Honoring Heritage, Inspiring Pride 🇵🇭

PHILIPPINE NATIONAL FLAG DAYS
MAY 28 - JUNE 12, 2026

The Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver joins the nation in commemorating Philippine National Flag Days. This annual observance marks the first unfurling of the Philippine flag on 28 May 1898 and continues through 12 June, Philippine Independence Day.

The choice of 28 May as the beginning of National Flag Days commemorates the historic Battle of Alapan in Imus, Cavite, where Filipino revolutionary forces under General Emilio Aguinaldo achieved a decisive victory against Spanish troops. Following this triumph, Aguinaldo proudly unfurled the Philippine flag for the first time before the Filipino people — a powerful symbol of the nation’s struggle for freedom.

The flag, sewn in Hong Kong by Marcela Mariño de Agoncillo, features the red and blue fields, a white triangle, and a radiant sun with eight rays alongside three stars – elements that continue to define the Philippine national flag today.

As we commemorate this significant period in our history, the Embassy calls on all Filipinos and friends of the Philippines to proudly raise and display the Philippine flag as a symbol of freedom, unity, and national pride.

More than a tradition, this observance is a reminder of our shared history and the enduring strength of the Filipino spirit.

👉🏻Learn how to properly display our National Flag:

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05/29/2026

VANCOUVER, BC, 29 May 2026 – Underscoring the Philippine government’s commitment to raising the profile of Filipino talent on the world stage, Philippine Consul General to Vancouver Gina A. Jamoralin attended the exclusive vernissage of the 10th edition of Art Vancouver on 28 May 2026 at the Vancouver Convention Centre.

Full story on www.vancouverpcg.org