About Us
WHO WE ARE
The Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT) is a government agency established to undertake research and gather data on tourism market trends and other information; coordinate the implementation of its plans, policies and programs, including the multilateral and bilateral agreements, with National Tourism Organizations and other international associations; supervise the implementation of international tourism promotions program in their respective jurisdictions as well as provide information on the preparation of international promotions plan.
There are 23 PDOT overseas offices around the globe tasked to develop and implement programs and activities designed to promote the Philippines as a tourism destination within their areas. Three (3) out of the 23 offices are located in North America particularly in Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco.
Offices
Department of Tourism North America
SAN FRANCISCO
447 Sutter St. 2/F, Suite 212 San Francisco, California 94108, USA
+(1) (415) 956 4060
info@philippinetourismsf.org
NEW YORK
556 Fifth Ave., New York New York 10036, USA
+(1) (212) 575 7915
info@philippinetourismny.org
http://www.philippinetourismny.org/
NEW YORK OFFICE
Areas of Jurisdiction
Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana,Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts,Michigan, Minnesota,Missouri, New Hampshire,New Jersey, New York, North and South Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont,Virginia, Washington DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Eastern Canada – Ontario (Toronto), Quebec, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland & Labrador
MARIA CORAZON “JUNJUN” JORDA-APO
KATHERINE “KAT” AMBION-ALCANTARA
SAN FRANCISCO OFFICE
Areas of Jurisdiction
Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana,Nebraska,North Nevada/Reno, North and South Dakota, Northern California, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
Western Canada – Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Yukon
SOLEIL TROPICALES-ABDELMAKSOUD
PHILIPPINE CONSULATES GENERAL IN CANADA
VANCOUVER
Consul General Gina A. Jamoralin
Suite 660, 999 Canada Place,
Vancouver, BC V6C 3E1
Tel: 604-685-1619
Duty Officer : (604) 653-5858
Fax : (604) 685-9945
E-mail: vancouver.pcg@dfa.gov.ph
Website: www.vancouverpcg.org
Consular Jurisdiction: British Columbia, Yukon, Northwest Territories
CALGARY
Consul General Emma R. Sarne
Suite 100, 1001 1st St SE Calgary,
Alberta, Canada T2G 5G3
Tel: 403-455-9457
Duty Officer : (587) 572-4996
E-mail: calgary.pcg@dfa.gov.ph
Website: https://calgarypcg.ca
Consular Jurisdiction: Alberta, Saskatchewan
TORONTO
Consul General (TBA)
7th Floor, 160 Eglinton Ave. East,
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M4P 3B5
Tel: 416-922-7181
Fax: (416) 922-2638
For emergencies only: (416) 346-3268
E-mail: consularmatters@philcongen-toronto.com
Website: https://www.philcongen-toronto.com
Consular Jurisdiction: Ontario (except Eastern Ontario and Ottawa-Gatineau Capital Region), Manitoba
OTTAWA
Ambassador Jose Victor V. Chan-Gonzaga
30 Murray Street,
Ottawa ON K1N 5M4
Tel: 613-233-1121
E-mail: embassyofphilippines@rogers.com
Website: https://ottawape.dfa.gov.ph
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