Tag: Filipino-Canadian
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Any Dream Will Do for ANCOP (Answering the Cry of the Poor)
Congratulations to the ANCOP WALK 2015 organizing group! What an amazing turn out! You did ‘rock’ Holland Park along King George in Surrey last Sunday, August 23. From sunset to sundown, the ANCOP Team paved way to succeed! ANCOP Walk 2015 held for the first time at Holland Park was indeed a strategic location to…
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UFCABC Provides Voice of Unity in Community
A broad alliance of Filipino Canadian associations has emerged to articulate the diverse interests of the community in B.C. Called the United Filipino Canadian Associations in B.C., it is composed of major associations , representing a broad range of concerns across the community. UFCABC passed with flying colours in its first major undertaking, which was…
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Filipino Canadians call for Tagalog language education in B.C. public schools
The B.C. Ministry of Education has created curriculum documents for nine international languages: French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Punjabi, Spanish, and American sign language. Now, young Vancouver residents of Philippine ancestry want a 10th one added to the list: Tagalog. On Saturday (June6), Filipino Canadians held a news conference at Slocan Park to launch…
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January 31 Maharlika Awards To Honour Outstanding Filipinos
Twenty-seven individuals and organizations are going to be recognized on January 31, 2015 for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the Filipino community. They will receive the prestigious Maharlika Awards in a dinner gala to be held at the Hilton Metrotown Vancouver. The Maharlika Awards is given out by the Filipino Canadian Cultural Heritage Society,…
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Maharlika Awards Mark 5th Year With January 31 Recognition Night
For the fifth year, the Filipino Canadian Cultural Heritage Society will recognize outstanding men and women in the community for their various contributions. The 5th Maharlika Awards will be held on January 31, 2015 with a recognition night and dinner to be held at the Hilton Metrotown Vancouver. Twenty-six individuals and organizations will receive the…
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The Nominations is now open for Maharlika Awards 2015
The Nominations and Selection Board of the Filipino Canadian Cultural Heritage Society has opened nominations for the 2014 Maharlika Awards. The Maharlika Awards is an annual prize- giving event that honours the achievements and social contributions of outstanding members of the Filipino Canadian community. The 2014 awards will be handed out in a gala dinner…