Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver Launches 2027 Winter Escapade for Filipino-Canadians and Americans
The Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver has officially launched the Winter Escapade 2027: Very Important Pinoy Tour Edition. This initiative is a homecoming program designed to unite tourism efforts for the Filipino diaspora residing in both Canada and the United States. Scheduled to take place from February 7 to 17, 2027, the program merges Canada’s Winter Escapade with the United States’ Very Important Pinoy Tour, offering a singular travel experience to the Philippines. The online launch event, held on September 16, was a collaborative effort involving the Department of Tourism, Tourism Promotions Board, Rajah Tours, Philippine Airlines, and various Philippine foreign service posts across North America. Consul Andre Peter C. Estanislao, speaking on behalf of Consul General Dr. Gina A. Jamoralin, emphasized that the program's core objective is to re-establish connections between Filipinos in North America and their homeland. The itinerary includes three main segments: exploring Manila and its envir...