The Filipino community in Canada continues to, as it always has, contribute significantly to the economic and social framework of Canada. This is a thriving community with a strong work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit. Since 1992, Filipinos have consistently ranked as independent immigrants to Canada. That means they are selected for immigration based on skills...
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CANADA CELEBRATES FIRST FILIPINO HERITAGE MONTH THIS JUNE
Canada celebrates its Filipino-Canadian community with the first Filipino Heritage Month this June, in the year that marks the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Canada and the Philippines. It was on October 30, 2018, when the House of Commons of the Parliament of Canada adopted the Motion—in a unanimous vote of 290 in favour...
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JUNE 1, 2019: A PIVOTAL MOMENT FOR FILIPINO CANADIANS
The M-155 recognition was meant to enhance, empower and give each Filipino an opportunity to come together in solidarity and support for one another; to celebrate our accomplishments, to enrich and uphold the culture from which we have emerged, and to flourish and contribute within this beautiful Canadian cultural mosaic
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The Filipino Heritage Month: Celebrating Towards a Proud and Progressive Filipino Canadian Community
By: Tony A. San Juan, OCT. In a few months from now, to be specific that is in June 2019, members of the Filipino Canadian communities across Canada, especially in Ontario, will come together to celebrate Filipino Heritage Month. It will be a milestone period of historic honour, recognition, connection, engaging and sharing of history, culture and significant...