The University of the Philippines Alumni in British Columbia is organizing a special event to bid farewell to Hon. Arlene T. Magno, who will leave her post as the Consul General on March 27th, 2023. The Voyage of Gratitude event will occur on February 3rd, 2023, at the Creekside Community Recreation Centre, located at 1 Athletes Way in Vancouver, BC V5Y 0B1.
Consul General Magno is a second-generation diplomat who began her career with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in 1997. Consul General Magno has held various positions in the Philippines and abroad, including Director of the Canada Division in the Office of American Affairs and Director of the Personnel Management Division at the Home Office in Manila.
Consul General Magno has played a vital role in strengthening the bilateral relations between the Philippines and Canada, especially in promoting trade and investment opportunities, enhancing cooperation on migration issues, supporting Filipino nurses working in Canada, and celebrating Filipino culture and heritage. She has also actively participated in various community service activities and charitable causes.
The UPAABC would like to sincerely thank Consul General Magno for her outstanding leadership and dedication to serving both countries. The event is an opportunity to celebrate her achievements and contributions to the diplomatic community. It is open to all community members, but space and slots will be limited. For those who wish to join us in honouring our outgoing Consul General, please RSVP by February 1st, 2023.
We hope to see you at the Voyage of Gratitude!
Consul General Magno is a second-generation diplomat who began her career with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in 1997. Consul General Magno has held various positions in the Philippines and abroad, including Director of the Canada Division in the Office of American Affairs and Director of the Personnel Management Division at the Home Office in Manila.
Consul General Magno has played a vital role in strengthening the bilateral relations between the Philippines and Canada, especially in promoting trade and investment opportunities, enhancing cooperation on migration issues, supporting Filipino nurses working in Canada, and celebrating Filipino culture and heritage. She has also actively participated in various community service activities and charitable causes.
The UPAABC would like to sincerely thank Consul General Magno for her outstanding leadership and dedication to serving both countries. The event is an opportunity to celebrate her achievements and contributions to the diplomatic community. It is open to all community members, but space and slots will be limited. For those who wish to join us in honouring our outgoing Consul General, please RSVP by February 1st, 2023.
We hope to see you at the Voyage of Gratitude!
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