The UNITED FILIPINO CANADIAN ASSOCIATIONS IN BRITISH COLUMBIA (UFCABC) was established in 2015 from among over 40 registered British Columbian societies in the Canadian-Filipino community.

It was an offshoot of the previous Pista ng Bayan Society that organized Philippine Independence Day events in Vancouver for years prior under the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver including the Annual Independence Day Gala and the "Pista ng Bayan" outdoor event.

The creation of the UFCABC highlighted the maturing of the Filipino Community in Vancouver to stand on its own and to be able to deliver these event as truly community driven.

EXECUTIVE BOARD

President | Anicia Miles
1st Vice President | Rene Alcantara
2nd Vice President | Christian Cunanan
Secretary | Esther Cheer
1st Treasurer | Merlina Fayusan
2nd Treasurer | Bert Parungao
Auditor | Kamila Del Rosario
PRO | Salve Dayao
Sgt-At-Arm | Arcie Lim
Sgt-At-Arm | Ernesto Ong
Business Manager | Rudy Tuliao
Business Manager | Mirasol Kahila
Business Manager | Ching Colobong
Business Manager | Arman Arellano
Business Manager | Annette Beech

ADVISORY BOARD

Mel Abonita
Robert Azana
Rene Bahena
Cliff Belgica
Shailene Caparas
Joel Castillo
Rey Fortaleza
George Gutierrez
Janice Lozano
Arnedo Lucas
Amado Mercado Jr.
Leo Ocampo
Cris Sotana
Mary Ann Velayo
Mylene Villanueva-Lim
Anthony Remedios, Legal Adviser

AREA REPRESENTATIVES

Victoria | Annette Beech

Maple Ridge | Liza Pacio

Fort St. John | Ovvian Castrillo-Hill

Kamloops | Dr. Felian Cabael

Prince George | Lorenzo Sia

ORGANIZATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES

Aklanon Sto. Nino Association of BC | Luz Mcgillivray / Kirv Martelino / Ruth Quimpo Gomez
Antiqueno Cultural Association of BC | Mirasol Kahila
Aritao Association of Seattle and Vancouver | Joel Castillo
Batangas Community of BC | Mario Hernandez
Batangas Club of BC | Buena Kilala Chua / Dave Dimaya
Bayanihan Cultural Housing Society (BCHS) | Annette Beech
Benguet Society of British Columbia | Cliff Belgica / Bruce Ganase
BIBAK Association of BC | Cliff Belgica / Arnold Dalluyon / Albert Martin / Justice Bentayen
Catanduanes International Association of BC | Rene Alcantara
Cebuano Society of BC | Antonio Ortega
Circulo Cagayano Association of BC | Rudy Tuliao / Ching Colobong
Circulo Pampangueno Association of BC | Arman Arellano / Arcie Lim / Christian Cunanan
Filipino Canadian Construction Society of BC | Amado Mercado
Filipino Canadian Heritage Society of BC | Primarosa Roine / Rey Fortaleza / Janice Lozano
Filipino Patriot Society of BC | Rene Bahena
Filipino Seniors Club of BC | Helen dela Rosa
Negrense Association of BC | Cris Sotana
New Westminster Philippine Festival Society | Salve Dayao
North Peace Filipino Canadian Association | Ovvian Castrillo-Hill
Marinduque Association of BC | Anicia Miles / Mary Almonte
Philippine Bicol Association of BC | Robert Azana / Myla Bagasbas Marrinier
Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) Vancouver Canada | Bert Parungao / Shailene Caparas / Ernesto Ong
Philippine Canada Trade Council (PCTC) | Arnedo Lucas / Anna Cervantes Lu
Philippines HISTORAMA Association of BC | 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
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
United Masskara Association of BC | Agnes Uguil
University of the Philippines Allumni Association in BC | Mylene Villanueva-Lim / Anita Aytona
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

The Purposes of the Society are:

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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EXECUTIVE BOARD

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President | Anicia Miles

1st Vice President | Rene Alcantara

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ADVISORY BOARD

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Mel Abonita

Robert Azana

Rene Bahena

Cliff Belgica

Shailene Caparas

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AREA REPRESENTATIVES

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Victoria | Annette Beech

ORGANIZATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES

Aklanon Sto. Nino Association of BC | Luz Mcgillivray / Kirv Martelino / Ruth Quimpo Gomez

Aritao Association of Seattle and Vancouver | Joel Castillo

Batangas Community of BC | Mario Hernandez

Batangas Club of BC | Buena Kilala Chua / Dave Dimaya

Bayanihan Cultural Housing Society (BCHS) | Annette Beech

Benguet Society of British Columbia | Cliff Belgica / Bruce Ganase

BIBAK Association of BC | Cliff Belgica / Arnold Dalluyon / Albert Martin / Justice Bentayen

Catanduanes International Association of BC | Rene Alcantara

Cebuano Society of BC | Antonio Ortega

Circulo Cagayano Association of BC | Rudy Tuliao / Ching Colobong

Circulo Pampangueno Association of BC | Arman Arellano / Arcie Lim / Christian Cunanan

Filipino Canadian Construction Society of BC | Amado Mercado

Filipino Canadian Heritage Society of BC | Primarosa Roine / Rey Fortaleza / Janice Lozano

Filipino Patriot Society of BC | Rene Bahena

Filipino Seniors Club of BC | Helen dela Rosa

Negrense Association of BC | Cris Sotana

New Westminster Philippine Festival Society | Salve Dayao

North Peace Filipino Canadian Association | Ovvian Castrillo-Hill

Marinduque Association of BC | Anicia Miles / Mary Almonte

Philippine Bicol Association of BC | Robert Azana / Myla Bagasbas Marrinier

Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) Vancouver Canada | Bert Parungao / Shailene Caparas / Ernesto Ong

Philippine Canada Trade Council (PCTC) | Arnedo Lucas / Anna Cervantes Lu

Philippines HISTORAMA Association of BC | 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

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

United Masskara Association of BC | Agnes Uguil

University of the Philippines Allumni Association in BC | Mylene Villanueva-Lim / Anita Aytona

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

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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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