Remembrance Mass in Toronto for Typhoon Haiyan Victims
Ontario-Canada
November 9, 2014
To remember the victims of Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda, a first anniversary mass was offered at the Our Lady of Assumption Church on November 8, 2014. OLA was filled with Filipinos, most of whom were from the areas hardest hit by the big calamity and those who assisted during the gathering of relief goods at the church.
In his remarks to the Filipino community, Canada's Minister of Finance, Joe Oliver, who was present at the remembrance event, reaffirmed Canada's commitment to the Philippines. This generous commitment was gratefully acknowledged by the new Philippine Ambassador to Canada, Her Excellency, Honorable Petronila P. Garcia. Photo shows, from left to right: John West, Consul General Junever Mahilum-West, Rosemer Enverga, Ambassador Garcia, Minister Oliver, Fr. Joel Pabilona, Fr Ben Ebcas and Senator Tobias Enverga. (St. Jamestown News Service)