Photo Release: Minister Jason Kenney named “Honourary Pinoy” By President Benigno ‘Noy Noy’ Aquino III

President Benigno Aquino III was welcomed by Minister Jason Kenney on his arrival in Vancouver, where he presented him with a gift of his favorite traditional Filipino snacks, Chicharon, and designated Minister Kenney an “Honourary Pinoy.” Later, President Aquino and Minister Kenney spoke to several thousand Canadians of Filipino descent at a community event.

 The previous day in Ottawa, Minister Kenney officially welcomed President Aquino to Rideau Hall for the State Dinner hosted by His Excellency the Right Hon. David Johnson, the Governor General of Canada.

This was President Aquino’s first visit to Canada and the first by a Filipino president since 1997. 

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