{"id":63104,"date":"2024-07-01T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-01T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smileswallet.com\/canada\/?p=63104"},"modified":"2025-10-08T04:01:48","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T08:01:48","slug":"smiles-joined-3rd-filipino-restaurant-month-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smileswallet.com\/canada\/smiles-joined-3rd-filipino-restaurant-month-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"Smiles joined 3rd Filipino Restaurant Month Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Canada \u2013 April 1, 2024 \u2013<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smileswallet.com\/app\">Smiles Mobile Remittance Canada<\/a><\/strong> proudly took part in the 3rd Filipino Restaurant Month Canada, an exciting celebration of Filipino cuisine organized by the Philippine Consulate General (PCG) in Calgary, Alberta, in partnership with the Philippine Department of Tourism \u2013 San Francisco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This annual event honors Filipino food and supports Filipino restaurant owners across Canada. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smileswallet.com\/app\">Smiles Mobile Remittance Canada<\/a><\/strong> joined Filipino Restaurant Month Canada, showing strong commitment to support Filipino entrepreneurs and promote Filipino cuisine.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Celebrating Filipino Culture and Culinary Excellence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year\u2019s festival was extra special, marking the 75th anniversary of Philippine-Canada diplomatic ties and Filipino Food Month.  To celebrate, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smileswallet.com\/app\">Smiles Mobile Remittance Canada<\/a><\/strong> gave 10 $100 gift certificates and exclusive Smiles merchandise to participants across Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXdwNPl-KEHT3n6uoMYoYRq_Ya8lh5GF-zhNovdyiRPEMTfaDWFM7ic4A-BvuSGMFYJQkk5Y0B61Uzjdgc23UWaXy0_ihEiV4UrRnDvyyA7wn2y628siuhicizb5LdXoWV7BUR6K5ykAn6FwUNbxBwNfMKhV?key=_X3HC8WCPKmFwdgUg198cQ\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nationwide Participation and Promotions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More than 41 restaurants from eight provinces and eighteen cities joined the celebration, offering authentic Filipino dishes that reminded Filipinos of home. 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The event became more than a food celebration\u2014it was a heartfelt gathering that strengthened the Filipino community in Canada and deepened their connection to home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Appreciation and Congratulations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Smiles Mobile Remittance Canada<\/em> extends its sincere thanks to the Philippine Consulate General in Calgary for the opportunity to be one of the event sponsors. Special gratitude goes to Consul General Zaldy Patron for his leadership and support in promoting Filipino culture across Canada.<br><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smileswallet.com\/app\">Congratulations to the <strong>10 lucky winners<\/strong> of the $100 gift certificates sponsored by <em>Smiles Mobile Remittance Canada<\/em>:<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ms. Arlene Molina<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mr. Ryle Puhawan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ms. Jamie Mendoza<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mr. Ferdinand Molina<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mr. Paolo Ramos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ms. Kristine Abaya<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ms. Marietta Baron<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ms. Michelle Daya<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mr. Fred Molina<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mr. CJ Hervey<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Filipino Restaurant Month Canada continues to unite communities and celebrate the rich flavors of Filipino cuisine\u2014and <em>Smiles Mobile Remittance Canada<\/em> is proud to be part of this meaningful tradition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Canada \u2013 April 1, 2024 \u2013 Smiles Mobile Remittance Canada proudly took part in the 3rd Filipino Restaurant Month Canada, an exciting celebration of Filipino cuisine organized by the Philippine Consulate General (PCG) in Calgary, Alberta, in partnership with the Philippine Department of Tourism \u2013 San Francisco. 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