Back in Manila

The morning of July 25th, we met with a representative of prominent national company to discuss their plans to establish a school to train tradespeople for deployment in Canada as well jobs locally. We will be assisting them with the identification of high demand occupations in Canada as well as the coordination of provincial and red seal apprenticeship organizations and other stakeholders, to help ensure that the curriculum is consistent with Canadian education standards.

We had lunch at Fely J’s, arguably the best restaurant in the Philippines, at the invitation of master craftsman Osmundo ‘Omeng’ Esguerra, antiquaire and furnituremaker to Philippine high society and owner of the Osmundo Gallery. We were graciously hosted by Edith Esguerra at one of Osmundo’s homes for much of our stay in Manila, and we are most grateful for her assistance and hospitality.

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