April 1, 20125 – For its fourth annual celebration, the Filipino Restaurant Month in Canada (FRMC) , takes place from April 1-30, 2025. The event is sponsored by the Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT) and the Philippine Consulate General in Calgary.
As in previous years, the event will be executed by the Philippine Embassy in Ottawa and the Philippine Consulates General (PCG) in Calgary, Toronto and Vancouver, in tandem with the celebration of Filipino Food Month. Throughout April, participating restaurants will offer prix-fixe menus, highlighting a diverse range of authentic Filipino dishes and ingredients.
“Our 4th FRMC this year has a special significance as it will also highlight signature events in Calgary, Vancouver, Toronto and Ottawa that will showcase Filipino cuisine in different perspectives. FRMC not only promotes Filipino culinary heritage but also recognizes the hard work and talent of Filipino restauranteurs and chefs across Canada who bring a taste of home to our kababayan and introduce our vibrant flavours to new audiences”, Consul General Emma Sarne remarked.
Additionally, Tourism Attache Soleil Tropicales expressed the continuous support of the Philippine Department of Tourism to the FRMC 2025 that will encourage more travelers to explore the Philippines through food.
This year, FRMC will feature 19 distinguished restaurants, in 7 provinces in Canada including Amihan Grill & Bakeshop, Hawthorn, Maven, Kain Tayo, Cebuchon & BBQ, Katmu, Silong Express, Tulip Restaurant & Lounge, Sanduk Philippine Cuisine, Sinaing Home of Filipino Cuisine, Mineral, Mother Tongue, Islas, Balai, Dine Kanadiyan, Goldilocks, Grandt Kitchen, Pampanga’s Cuisine, and Plato Filipino. These venues will serve curated prix-fixe menus that reflect the vibrant flavors and rich traditions of Filipino cuisine.
With support from both Philippine and Canada-based sponsors, including Air Canada, Philippine Airlines, Food Holidays, Rajah Tours, Seafood City, and OTT Remit, participants of FRMC will have the chance to win exciting local and national prizes. The prizes range from free international flights, domestic travel, hotel accommodation and a culinary tour in the Philippines, as well as grocery and remittance gift cards.
For more details on participating restaurants and the lineup of signature events, please visit https://philippinetourismcanada.com/filipino-restaurant-month/.
For information on travel to the Philippines, visit https://philippinetourismcanada.com/.
For more information:
Shaina Renee Manlangit
Philippine Department of Tourism - North Americas Office
+1 (925) 250-6881
ABOUT THE PHILIPPINE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM:
Established in 1973, the Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT) is the executive office responsible for the regulation and promotion of the Philippine tourism industry.
The PDOT’s mission is to encourage, promote, and develop tourism as a major socio-economic activity to generate foreign currency and local employment, ultimately spreading the benefits of tourism to both the private and public sectors.
ABOUT THE PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL CALGARY:
The Philippine Consulate General in Calgary provides consular services to the Filipinos in Alberta and Saskatchewan. It also undertakes cultural and economic diplomacy programs, projects, and activities to promote closer bilateral relations between the Philippines and the two Canadian provinces.
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