Consul General Patron pays courtesy call on Bishop McGrattan of Calgary

He stated that under the Philippine Department of Science and TechnologyUniversity of Alberta Graduate Scholarship Program, which the PCG helped facilitate in 2019, seven DOST scholars are now studying in the University of Alberta. The second part of the Kapihan sa Konsulado featured the presentations of five non-profit organizations offering various programs, social services, and resources for the members of the Filipino community. Those who gave presentations were Ms. Anila Umar Lee Yuen, President and CEO of Centre for Newcomers; Mr. Frank Cattoni, CEO of the Calgary Bridge for Youth Foundation; Ms. Fatima Narvaez, Manager of the Family Services Department of the Calgary International Women’s Association; Ms. Jessica Juen, Program Manager of the Community Support Services,

Calgary Catholic Immigration Services; and Mr. Aurelio Naraval, Programs and Policy Manager of Action Dignity.

“This year’s Kapihan sa Konsulado took a new format as we invited five non-profit organizations to present their programs that will be beneficial to the Filipino community and I am grateful to them for accepting our invitation,” Consul General Patron said.