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Harlene Delgado

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VANCOUVER, Canada — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recognized the invaluable contributions of Filipinos abroad as he reiterated his goal before the community in Vancouver of making overseas work a choice instead of a necessity.Marcos Jr. met with members of the Filipino community from various parts of Canada on Friday, July 3 (local time) as part of his official visit.“As I have said before, our goal is to continue strengthening our economy so that traveling or working abroad becomes a matter of choice, whether driven by personal aspiration or the pursuit of better career opportunities, not out of necessity due to lack of opportunities back home,” he said in his speech.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2026/7/4/marcos-jr-meets-canadian-businesses-mining-companies-bare-expansion-plans-in-ph-1329">Marcos Jr. meets Canadian businesses, mining companies bare expansion plans in PH</a></div>This is why the government endeavors to deepen its relations with like-minded nations such as Canada to rake in  investment and livelihood opportunities, according to Marcos Jr.He also recognized the excellence of Filipinos in an array of professions, such as in education, social services, agriculture, and tourism sectors.Marcos Jr. also took note of the ‘utmost importance’ of recognizing professional licenses and credentials of Filipinos in Canada. “Nabanggit ko po ito sa PM, sa Prime Minister, practitioners are required to hold the appropriate license of certification in accordance with Canadian standards,” he said.“That&#x27;s why our officials continue to engage with the Canadian government to help make information, support, and process more accessible to Filipino nurses and other professionals,” Marcos Jr. stated. <div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/7/3/ph-canada-elevate-ties-to-strategic-partnership-sign-deals-on-energy-labor-0752">PH, Canada elevate ties to strategic partnership, sign deals on energy, labor</a></div>He added that the consulate offers free training activities where Filipinos can receive certificates that are valid and recognized by the Canadian government and employers. “It&#x27;s a positive development,” he said, emphasizing the need to continually upskill and meet competency standards amid technological innovations.Marcos Jr. repeatedly expressed gratitude to Filipinos in Canada and in other parts of the world, recognizing the sacrifices of Filipinos abroad, and regarding them as good examples and an inspiration.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recognized the invaluable contributions of Filipinos abroad as he reiterated his goal before the community in Vancouver of making overseas work a choice instead of a necessity.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recognized the invaluable contributions of Filipinos abroad as he reiterated his goal before the community in Vancouver of making overseas work a choice instead of a necessity.

Marcos Jr. reiterates goal to make working abroad a choice, not necessity

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Marcos Jr. reiterates goal to make working abroad a choice, not necessity

Harlene Delgado,

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Published July 04, 2026 08:53 PM PHT

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