SENATOR ENVERGA SPEAKS AT CANADIAN CELEBRATION OF ONE OF THE PHILIPPINES’ OLDEST FESTIVALS

Senator Enverga was honoured to be the special guest at the Zamboanga Hermosa Canada 2016 Fiesta Pilar Celebration at the Oasis Convention Centre in Mississauga, Ontario on October 15, 2016.

Fiesta Pilar is one of the oldest festivals in the Philippines, with its origins dating back to the 17th century. It is held to honour the Lady of the Pillar, the patron of Zamboanga City in the Philippines (as well as Zaragoza, Spain)

Senator Enverga spoke about the continued friendship between the Philippines and Canada, with the Government of Canada providing over CAD$3.5 million for humanitarian assistance to help families affected by conflict in the region.

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