Maria Austria

🇵🇭 Filipino Diplomat | Wife, Mommy & Mita | Guided by faith, para sa bayan |Blessed beyond measure 🙏

[Maria Austria @MariaSAustria]

It's a wrap! Concluding our tour of duty as PH Ambassador to CA with a grateful heart. Progress in elevating relations,enabling free trade,& empowering our community. Kudos to my exceptional team at Ottawa PE, our partners in govt, & the FilCan community, the ❤️ of 🇵🇭🇨🇦 ties.

[Maria Austria @MariaSAustria]

Celebrating 127 years of Philippine Independence in Ottawa! Proud to witness our vibrant Filipino-Canadian community come together to celebrate our country, and our community's contributions to Canada. Mabuhay ang Pilipinas! 🇵🇭

[Maria Austria @MariaSAustria]

Full circle moment! 10 years after we announced the intent to discuss a Free Trade area, we welcomed the convening of the 2nd Phl-CA Joint Economic Commission.This dialogue strengthens our enduring partnership & opens new avenues for trade, development, & people-to-people ties.

[Maria Austria @MariaSAustria]

The PICOV has been dedicated to organizing meaningful programs for our Filipino community here in Ottawa. The June 8 picnic was a wonderful celebration of our heritage and culture. Salamat for bringing our kababayan together and keeping the spirit of Bayanihan alive in Ottawa!

[Maria Austria @MariaSAustria]

Bid farewell to DHM Myca & Tim Fischer who left Ottawa to become Consul General in Shanghai.Thank you for your dedicated service & invaluable contributions to strengthening 🇵🇭🇨🇦 relations.We will miss you but know you will do just as splendidly in your new role!God bless always.

[Maria Austria @MariaSAustria]

Honored to sign for the PH DOE the landmark MOU with SK on Sustainable & Clean Energy Transition & Development. This PH-SK agreement opens new pathways for renewable energy collaboration, knowledge sharing, & innovation. Together,we're building a more sustainable energy future.

[Maria Austria @MariaSAustria]

Honored to welcome the members of the CA-Phl InterParliamentary Friendship Group today to celebrate our continued collaboration and strong CA-PH ties. Grateful for your very kind farewell wishes and the commitment to further strengthen the bonds that unite our peoples.🇵🇭🇨🇦

[Maria Austria @MariaSAustria]

MP Salma Zahid’s @SalmaZahid15 private member's motion led to the official designation of the month of June as Filipino Heritage Month across Canada. Thank you for championing our community and strengthening Filipino-Canadian ties. 🇵🇭🇨🇦#FilipinoHeritage

[Rob Oliphant @Rob_Oliphant]

Canada’s relationship with the Philippines is stronger than ever. Sad to bid farewell to Her Excellency @MariaSAustria. While her tenure in Ottawa was short, her impact will be widespread and long lasting, and I wish her all the best in the future.

[Maria Austria @MariaSAustria]

And the farewells begin! Thank you DFM Morrison for the gracious farewell luncheon as I near the end of my tour of duty in Canada, and to Senator Osler, Minister Valdez, ADM Epp, ASEAN colleagues and other friends. Honoured to have helped strengthen 🇵🇭🇨🇦ties and friendships.

[Maria Austria @MariaSAustria]

Honoured to join Japanese Amb Yamanouchi and Vietnamese Amb Quang @YorkUniversity's Deepening Canada-ASEAN Security Cooperation in the Face of Geopolitical Headwinds. Productive discussions on regional stability, maritime security, and strengthening partnerships. #CanadaASEAN

[Maria Austria @MariaSAustria]

A week ago today, I flew to Vancouver to coordinate responses and assist victims following the tragic events at the Lapulapu festival. Our primary focus remains supporting affected Filipino families. Grateful for the solidarity shown during this difficult time. 🇵🇭#KapwaStrong

[Mayor Ken Sim @KenSimCity]

It was a privilege to meet with Ambassador Maria Austria of the Philippines (@MariaSAustria) this morning. The City of Vancouver stands shoulder to shoulder with our Filipino community in response to this terrible tragedy. We are ready to support in any way we can and connect families with victim services and other supports.

[Maria Austria @MariaSAustria]

I am heartbroken over the tragedy at the Lapu Lapu Street Festival in Vancouver. Our sympathies go to the victims & their families, and we are holding our community in our prayers.We stand ready to extend the necessary support and assistance to Filipino victims & their families.

[Maria Austria @MariaSAustria]

Deuxième jour dans la ville de Québec. Full day of meetings with the Lt Gov, the President of the National Assembly, the Ministers of Agriculture and External Relations, and other officials to discuss the immense potentials for closer cooperation.Merci pour l'accueil chaleureux.

[Maria Austria @MariaSAustria]

Premier jour dans la belle ville de Québec. Met with the some members of our dynamic 45,000 strong Filipino community in Quebec, to talk about overseas voting and the amazing contributions they are making to Quebec and to Canada.

[Maria Austria @MariaSAustria]

Do you know that the 20 peso coin was minted by the Royal CA Mint? Welcomed BSP Asst Gov Mary Anne Lim & her team as we explore opportunities for further collaboration between the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas & the RCM on currency production technologies and security features 🇵🇭🇨🇦

[High Commission of Malaysia in Canada @MYHCOttawa]

1/4/2025: Today, Malaysian diplomats had the honour of bidding farewell to H.E. Daniel T.S. Simanjuntak of Indonesia at the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia. The occasion was also graced by the presence of ACO diplomats.

At the same time, we came together to celebrate the birthday of the Ambassador of the Philippines, H.E. Maria Andrelita Austria.

We wish Ambassador Daniel all the best in his future endeavours, and may the bond of friendship between our countries continue to grow stronger.

#Malaysia #ASEAN

[Australia in Canada @AusHCCanada]

A lively #IWD25 conversation in Ottawa about inclusive trade in the Indo-Pacific.

Thank you to my distinguished friends from Canada, Malaysia and the Philippines for their powerful insights.

@CanadaTrade @MariaSAustria @ShazelinaAbidin @dfat

[Maria Austria @MariaSAustria]

Winter Escapade participants pay tribute to Dr. José Rizal, national hero and martyr, at his monument in Manila. We honor our roots and recognize the sacrifices that have secured for us the blessings of democracy! A heartfelt moment of remembrance & pride. #TrueNorthGoesNorth