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​ADVISORY BOARD

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  • Joel Castillo, Past President 2015-2022

  • Anicia Jalac Miles, Past President 2022-2024

  • Christian Cunanan, Past President 2024-2025

  • Mel Abonita

  • Rene Alcantara

  • Robert Azana

  • Rene Bahena

  • Cliff Belgica

  • Shailene Caparas

  • Rey Fortaleza

  • Mario Hernandez

  • George Gutierrez

  • Mirasol Kahila

  • Arnedo Lucas

  • Amado Mercado Jr.

  • Leo Ocampo

  • Ernesto Ong

  • Cris Sotana

  • Natie Sotana

  • Mary Ann Velayo

  • Anthony Remedios, Legal Adviser​

​EX-OFFICIO REPRESENTATIVES

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  • Luz McGillivray

  • Kirv Martelino

  • Ruth Quimpo Gomez

  • Buena Kilala Chua

  • Arnold Dalluyon

  • Antonio Ortega

  • Myla Bagasbas Marrinier-

  • Gary Lising

  • Via Fearnley

  • Anita Aytona

AREA REPRESENTATIVES

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  • Victoria | Annette Beech

  • Maple Ridge | Liza Pacio

  • Fort St. John | Ovvian Castrillo-Hill

  • Kamloops | Dr. Felian Cabael

  • Prince George | Lorenzo Sia

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ORGANIZATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES

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  • Alpha Kappa Rho Int’l Humanitarian Service Fraternity Sorority (AKRHO)

    • ​Mark Jason Rivera

  • Aklanon Sto. Nino Association of BC 

    • ​Luz Mcgillivray / Kirv Martelino / Ruth Quimpo Gomez / Shardelene Lamsen / Jojo Quimpo

  • Antiqueno Cultural Association of BC 

    • ​Mirasol Kahila / Nelly Molendras

  • Aritao Association of Seattle and Vancouver  

    •  Joel Castillo

  • Batangas Community of BC

    • ​Mario Hernandez

  • Batangas Club of BC

    • ​Buena Kilala Chua / Dave Dimaya / Fe Asilo Brucal

  • Bayanihan Cultural Housing Society (BCHS) 

    •  Annette Beech

  • Benguet Society of British Columbia

    • ​Cliff  Belgica / Bruce Ganase / Phoebe Sabado

  • BIBAK Association of BC 

    • ​Cliff Belgica / Arnold Dalluyon / Idz Tayaban / Randy Bentayen

  • BIBAK Okanagan Cultural Society 

    • ​Alex Tabones / Emydel Ortiz

  • Burnaby Filipino Cultural Society

    • ​Iane Penala / Allan Fernandez / Michelle Policarpio

  • Catanduanes International Association of BC

    • ​Rene Alcantara

  • Cebuano Society of BC

    • ​Antonio Ortega / Ethan Michael Castro

  • Circulo Cagayano Association of BC

    • ​Rudy Tuliao / Ching Colobong

  • Circulo Pampangueno Association of BC  

    • ​Salve Dayao / Arman Arellano / Arcie Lim / Christian Cunanan

  • Filipino Canadian Construction Society of BC 

    •  Amado Mercado Jr./ Amado Mercado III / Diosdado Mendoza

  • Filipino Canadian Heritage Society of BC 

    • ​Dax Camarsi / imarosa Roine / Rey Fortaleza / Janice Lozano

  • Filipino Patriot Society of BC

    • ​Rene Bahena

  • Filipino Seniors Club of BC

    • ​Delano de Belen / Helen dela Rosa / Carlos Castro

  • Forever Young Seniors Society in BC

    • ​Merlina Fayusal

  • Fraternal Order of Eagles - True North Hinirang Eagles Club

    • ​James Mark Villamayor

  • Grupo Ilocano Association of BC

    • ​Ana Naperalski

  • Kalinga Association of BC             

    • Susanne Balonggay

  • Kwantlen Polytechnic University Pinoy Community (KPU Pinoy)

    • ​Dennis Saavedra

  • Mabuhay House

    • ​Lester de Guzman / Sammie Joe Rumbaoa 

  • Marinduque Association of BC 

    • ​Silvino (Bennu) Luarca / Anicia Miles / Mary Almonte

  • Negrense Association of BC

    • ​Cris Sotana / Natie Sotana

  • New Westminster Philippine Festival Society  

    • ​Salve Dayao

  • North Peace Filipino Canadian Association  

    • ​Ovvian Castrillo-Hill

  • Philippine Bicol Association of BC

  • Robert Azana / Lorrie Russell

  • Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) Vancouver Canada  

    • ​Bert Parungao / Shailene Caparas /  Ernesto Ong / Antonio Matias

  • Philippine Canada Trade Council (PCTC) 

    •  Arnedo Lucas / Anna Cervantes Lu

  • Philippines HISTORAMA Association of BC  

    • ​Carmelita Tapia / Clifford Belgica / Bert Parungao / Ernesto Ong / Ching Colobong / Rudy Tuliao / Haydee Del Pedro / Janice Lozano / Rene Alcantara / George Gutierrez

  • PNA Philippine Nurses Association of British Columbia

    • ​Clifford Belgica

  • Pinoy Buzz 

    •  Janice Lozano

  • Pinoy Canada BC

    • ​Carmela del Rosario

  • Pinoy Pride Vancouver Society

    • ​Gary Lising / Virgilio Hilario

  • Prince George Filipino Canadian Association  

    • ​Lorenzo Sia

  • Radyo Pinoy BC

    • ​Leo Ocampo

  • Reyfort Media Group

    • ​Rey Fortaleza

  • Rinconada Association of BC

    • ​Mel Abonita

  • Rotary Club of Vancouver Mountainview  

    • ​Mary Anne Velayo / Matt Caparas  / Via Fearnley / Bert Parungao / Rene Alcantara

  • The Royal City Sister City Society of BC

    • ​Anicia Miles

  • Saint Mary University Alumni Association of BC  

    • ​George Gutierrez / Joel Castillo

  • San Fabian Society of BC 

    • ​Ester Love Cheer

  • Santa Maria Association of BC 

    • ​Ompong Gayap

  • Sambayanang Pilipino of BC

    • ​Rudy Tuliao

  • SeedCare International Ministries 

    • ​Shailene Caparas

  • SOCCSKSARGEN Association of BC 

    • ​Haydee del Pedro

  • Society of Filipino Engineers in BC 

    • ​Alvin Aggari / Michael John De Guzman

  • United Architects of the Philippines British Columbia Chapter

    • ​Reynold Orogo / Fredelyn Bernabe-Ramos

  • United Masskara Cultural Association of BC  

    • ​Agnes Uguil

  • University of the Philippines Alumni Association in BC

    • ​Mylene Villanueva-Lim / Anita Aytona / Bella Balisi Bevilacqua / Stephen Andrada 

  • Victorian Island Cordillera Association (VICA)

    • Hilda Amino

  • Victorian Filipino Canadian Association (VFCA)

    • ​Annette Beech

  • Victorian Filipino Canadian Caregiver Association (VFCCA)

    • ​Annette Beech

  • Victorian Filipino Canadian Seniors Association (VFCSA)

    • ​Annette Beech

  • Zambales Society in BC

    • ​Merlina Fayusal / Chona Tomelden

AREA REPRESENTATIVES

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  • Victoria | Annette Beech

  • Maple Ridge | Liza Pacio

  • Fort St. John | Ovvian Castrillo-Hill

  • Kamloops | Dr. Felian Cabael

  • Prince George | Lorenzo Sia

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Philippine Festivals

The Purposes of the Society are:

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1. To instill a sense of unity, commemoration and cooperation among all Canadians of Filipino descent.

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2. To be a unifying and coordinating force in preserving and showcasing the rich culture, heritage, tradition and way of life of the Filipino people; and in moving forward a distinct Filipino-Canadian identity in the multicultural fabric of the province of British Columbia.

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3. To celebrate the individuality of all established Filipino-Canadian organizations in British Columbia and build upon common interests and goals.

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4. To help provide cultural and recreational activities to continuously build up a harmonious relationship among Filipino-Canadians in British Columbia.

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5. To spearhead and coordinate all joint socio-cultural activities of Filipino-Canadian organizations including fund raising endeavors.

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6. To conduct community forums, meetings and discussions on vital local, national and international issues that affect the Filipino-Canadians in British Columbia.

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7. To work toward the building of a common place where Filipinos can gather, socialize, share ideas and discuss issues beneficial for their future being.

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8. To assist citizens of the Philippines through registered charitable organizations in times of distress and emergencies.

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9. To cooperate with international and intercultural groups to advance the concepts of multiculturalism, racial equality and anti-racism as well as diversity and inclusion.

Philippine Festivals
Philippine Festivals
Philippine Festivals
In acknowledgement of the land
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