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PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL IN TORONTO LAUNCHES THE 2026 WINTER ESCAPADE TOUR, ENCOURAGES CANADA-BASED TRAVELERS TO EMBARK ON 10-DAY ADVENTURE TO MANILA-DUMAGUETE-SIQUIJOR-BICOL
2025-08-19
Consul Katrina Isabelle Borja-Martin opens the Winter Escapade 10 Launch at the Philippine Consulate General in Toronto
15 August 2025 — On Friday, the Philippine Consulate General in Toronto launched the tenth iteration of the Winter Escapade or WE10, which will take place from 1 to 10 February 2026 in Manila, Dumaguete, Siquijor, and Bicol.
The Winter Escapade is the flagship tourism program co-organized annually by the Philippine Embassy and Consulates General in Canada, in partnership with the Philippine Department of Tourism, the Tourism Promotions Board, and Rajah Tours, to give Canada-based travelers a unique opportunity to experience the warm hospitality of the Filipino people, some of the most breathtaking views of the country’s 7,641 islands, and the rich diversity of Filipino history, cultural heritage and culinary flavors.
Joining virtually from the Philippines, Rajah Tours President Jojo Clemente and Director of Sales Michael Kipping previewed the 10-day itinerary and land package. WE10 goers can look forward to going on a Pagsanjan Falls river rapids adventure, swimming with sea turtles in Apo Island, exploring the mystical charm of Siquijor, diving with the gentle whalesharks of Donsol, and so much more.
Rajah Tours also announced that they are giving special incentives for Canada-based travel agencies and tour operators that will be able to register WE10 participants.
As in previous years, prospective WE10 goers may avail of special rates for their flights to the Philippines from the country’s national carrier, Philippine Airlines. Pending the announcement of PAL’s WE10 promo fares, PAL-Toronto International Sales Representative Nancy Del Napoles announced that prospective travelers may already take advantage of their Ultimate Seat Sale – a limited offer from 15-31 August 2025.
Interested parties may view and access the itinerary, registration form, and other important details by visiting the Winter Escapade website at winterescapadeph.com.
Ms. Junice Osunero (left), who joined the Winter Escapade in 2020 and 2023, and Mr. & Mrs. Sonny and Edith Hakkim (right), who participated in 2015, 2024 and 2025, share why they keep going back and why they are considering joining the tour again in 2026
Launch attendees were treated to Pinoy street food staples – fishballs, squidballs, kikiam, chicken skin, dynamite, cheese sticks, lumpiang togue, siomai, singkamas and mango with bagoong, sago’t gulaman – from Kariton Foodcarts