Tag: society
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PHILVETS MEMORIAL & CULTURAL SOCIETY OF BC
(originally the Philippine War Veterans & Ex-Servicemen Society of B.C) celebrated Bataan Day- A Day of Valor “Araw ng Kagitingan” on April 5. 2015 at the Vancouver Alpen Club, 4875 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, B.C. It was a “one of a kind celebration” in honor of the defenders of Bataan and the survivors of the infamous…
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The 5th Maharlika Awards
The 5th Maharlika Awards honoured twenty seven outstanding Filipino-Canadians in the fields of Business Excellence, Leadership, Arts & Culture, and Community Service, as well as an Outstanding Filipino Association and a Lifetime Achievement Awardee. The awards night was held at the Crystal Ballroom of the Hilton Hotel Metrotown in Burnaby. Established by the Filipino Canadian…
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GROWTH IN RICHMOND OF THE MULTICULTURAL HELPING HOUSE SOCIETY
The Richmond 55+sers group is as an outreach program on health and wellness under the wings of the Multicultural Helping House Society (MHHS). The outreach of MHHS to the City of Richmond is a brainchild of our President and CEO, Tom Avendano, in answer to the needs of the Filipino community. Our group was born…
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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…