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DUAL FILIPINO-CANADIAN GYMNAST CALLS ON THE PHILIPPINE CONSUL GENERAL IN TORONTO
2025-05-09
Consul General Angelica Escalona with Filipino-Canadian gymnast Evan Aliwalas
9 May 2025 — Eighteen year old Evan Thomas Binaday Aliwalas called on Consul General Angelica C. Escalona today to express his gratitude for the Consulate’s assistance in facilitating the consular documents needed for him to represent the Philippines in international gymnastics competitions, including the Olympics.
Evan will be representing the Philippines alongside Eldrew Yulo, the younger brother of 2024 Olympic double gold medalist Carlos Yulo, at the 2025 FIG Artistic Gymnastics 18th Junior Asian Championships in Jecheon, Republic of Korea on 5-8 June 2025. After which, both Evan and Eldrew will be preparing to represent the Philippines this November at the Jr. World Championships being held in Manila.
Born and raised in Canada to former Filipino citizen parents, Evan derived Philippine citizenship as a then-dependent minor of his mother under Republic Act No. 9225 or the Citizenship Retention and Re-acquisition Act of 2003. His mother, Evangelina, hails from General Santos City, and is the granddaughter of Lauro Villarina Binaday, who served under General Paulino Santos and helped establish what is now known as General Santos City, while his father, Nazerlex, is a Kapampangan raised in Manila.
Evan is just one of the many second and third generation Filipino-Canadians who not only have a strong affinity with their Filipino roots, but are also driven by their passion to contribute to the Philippines and make the country proud.
Filipino-Canadian gymnast Evan Aliwalas in action
L-R: Ethan Aliwalas, Evangelina Aliwalas, Consul General Angelica Escalona,
Evan Aliwalas, Consul Katrina Isabelle Borja-Martin, Karen Binaday