filipino heritage month

Filipino-Canadians commemorated the 123rd anniversary of the declaration of Philippine independence and Filipino Heritage Month in several provinces in Canada. To mark the occasion, the Philippine embassy in Ottawa and consulates in Calgary, Toronto and Vancouver...

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other political leaders recognize the contributions of Filipinos to the country as Filipino Heritage Month kicks off. Rowena Papasin has more....Read More

by Marjorie Carmona Newman, ABS-CBN News EDMONTON, CANADA — From the annual festival to a vehicle train, it’s a new twist to the Filipino community’s celebration of Filipino Heritage Month and Philippine Independence Day this June, due...

With large public gatherings still prohibited across Canada, talented Filipinos in their communities are finding new ways to celebrate Philippine Heritage Month in June. In British Columbia, Philippine Days 2020 has turned a weekend festival in...

LOS ANGELES — LAUSD Student Board member Frances Suavillo introduced the Filipino Heritage Month Resolution and dual language program at last week’s school board meeting, and she got the support of the board and community. “It...

It was a fiesta atmosphere in Robson Square the heart of downtown Vancouver, as the ‘Proudly Philippines’ Food and Travel Fair brought together Canadians from all over metro Vancouver for a day of Filipino culture and...

TORONTO — The first full-size statue of Dr. Jose Rizal was unveiled in Markham, Ontario in time for Philippine Heritage Month. The 6-foot bronze statue, fittingly located in Luneta Gardens, represents the diversity of this city’s...

Https://www.Facebook.Com/justinpjtrudeau/posts/10157792111395649 It’s Filipino Heritage Month — and prime minister Justin Trudeau is also celebrating. Trudeau took to Facebook last Friday to showcase his recent visit to a local Pinoy eatery, accompanied by Scarborough Centre member of...

CANADA — Various celebrations are happening this June in celebration of Philippine Heritage Month across the country. Rhia Alcantara reports what’s happening in Winnipeg, home to one the biggest Filipino communities in Canada....Read More

In Winnipeg, kababayans are celebrating the passage of a provincial resolution to recognize June as Filipino heritage month. With Manitoba having more Filipino community organizations than any other province, many are excited and looking forward to...