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​ADVISORY BOARD
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Joel Castillo, Past President 2015-2022
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Anicia Jalac Miles, Past President 2022-2024
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Mel Abonita
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Rene Alcantara
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Robert Azana
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Rene Bahena
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Cliff Belgica
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Shailene Caparas
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Rey Fortaleza
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Mario Hernandez
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George Gutierrez
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Mirasol Kahila
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Arnedo Lucas
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Amado Mercado Jr.
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Leo Ocampo
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Ernesto Ong
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Cris Sotana
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Natie Sotana
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Mary Ann Velayo
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Anthony Remedios, Legal Adviser​
​EX-OFFICIO REPRESENTATIVES
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Luz McGillivray
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Kirv Martelino
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Ruth Quimpo Gomez
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Buena Kilala Chua
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Arnold Dalluyon
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Antonio Ortega
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Myla Bagasbas Marrinier-
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Gary Lising
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Via Fearnley
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Anita Aytona
AREA REPRESENTATIVES
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Victoria | Annette Beech
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Maple Ridge | Liza Pacio
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Fort St. John | Ovvian Castrillo-Hill
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Kamloops | Dr. Felian Cabael
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Prince George | Lorenzo Sia
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ORGANIZATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES
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Adamson University Alumni BC | Rudy Antonio
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Alpha Kappa Rho Int’l Humanitarian Service Fraternity Sorority (AKRHO) | Mark Jason Rivera
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Aklanon Sto. Nino Association of BC | Luz Mcgillivray / Kirv Martelino / Ruth Quimpo Gomez / Shardelene Lamsen
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Antiqueno Cultural Association of BC | Mirasol Kahila / Nelly Molendras
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Aritao Association of Seattle and Vancouver | Joel Castillo
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Batangas Community of BC | Mario Hernandez
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Batangas Club of BC | Buena Kilala Chua / Dave Dimaya / Fe Asilo Brucal
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Bayanihan Cultural Housing Society (BCHS) | Annette Beech
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Benguet Society of British Columbia | Cliff Belgica / Bruce Ganase / Phoebe Sabado
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BIBAK Association of BC | Cliff Belgica / Arnold Dalluyon / Idz Tayaban / Randy Bentayen / Dwayne Berto
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BIBAK Okanagan Cultural Society | Alex Tabones / Emydel Ortiz
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Burnaby Filipino Cultural Society / Iane Penala / Allan Fernandez / Michelle Policarpio
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Catanduanes International Association of BC | Rene Alcantara
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Cebuano Society of BC | Antonio Ortega / Ethan Michael Castro
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Circulo Cagayano Association of BC | Rudy Tuliao / Ching Colobong
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Circulo Pampangueno Association of BC | Salve Dayao / Arman Arellano / Arcie Lim / Christian Cunanan
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Filipino Canadian Construction Society of BC | Amado Mercado Jr./ Amado Mercado III / Diosdado Mendoza
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Filipino Canadian Heritage Society of BC | Dax Camarsi / imarosa Roine / Rey Fortaleza / Janice Lozano
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Filipino Patriot Society of BC | Rene Bahena
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Filipino Seniors Club of BC | Delano de Belen / Helen dela Rosa / Carlos Castro
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Forever Young Seniors Society in BC | Merlina Fayusal
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Fraternal Order of Eagles - True North Hinirang Eagles Club | James Mark Villamayor
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Grupo Ilocano Association of BC | Ana Naperalski
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Intercity Basketball League | Genaro Tambogan
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Kalinga Association of BC | Susanne Balonggay
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Kwantlen Polytechnic University Pinoy Community (KPU Pinoy) | Dennis Saavedra
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Mabuhay House | Lester de Guzman / Sammie Joe Rumbaoa / Christine Carino
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Marinduque Association of BC | Silvino (Bennu) Luarca / Anicia Miles / Mary Almonte
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Negrense Association of BC | Cris Sotana / Natie Sotana
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New Westminster Philippine Festival Society | Salve Dayao
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North Peace Filipino Canadian Association | Ovvian Castrillo-Hill
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Philippine Bicol Association of BC | Robert Azana / Myla Bagasbas Marrinier
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Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) Vancouver Canada | Bert Parungao / Shailene Caparas / Ernesto Ong / Antonio Matias
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Philippine Canada Trade Council (PCTC) | Arnedo Lucas / Anna Cervantes Lu
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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
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PNA Philippine Nurses Association of British Columbia / Clifford Belgica
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Pinoy Buzz | Janice Lozano
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Pinoy Canada BC | Carmela del Rosario
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Pinoy Pride Vancouver Society | Gary Lising / Virgilio Hilario
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Prince George Filipino Canadian Association | Lorenzo Sia
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Radyo Pinoy BC | Leo Ocampo
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Reyfort Media Group | Rey Fortaleza
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Rinconada Association of BC | Mel Abonita
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Rotary Club of Vancouver Mountainview | Mary Anne Velayo / Matt Caparas / Via Fearnley / Bert Parungao
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The Royal City Sister City Society of BC | Anicia Miles
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Saint Mary University Alumni Association of BC | George Gutierrez / Joel Castillo
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San Fabian Society of BC | Ester Love Cheer
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Santa Maria Association of BC | Ompong Gayap
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Sambayanang Pilipino of BC | Rudy Tuliao
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SeedCare International Ministries | Shailene Caparas
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SOCCSKSARGEN Association of BC | Haydee del Pedro
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Society of Filipino Engineers in BC | Alvin Aggari / Michael John De Guzman
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United Architects of the Philippines British Columbia Chapter| Reynold Orogo / Fredelyn Bernabe-Ramos
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United Masskara Cultural Association of BC | Agnes Uguil
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University of the Philippines Alumni Association in BC | Mylene Villanueva-Lim / Anita Aytona / Bella Balisi Bevilacqua / Stephen Andrada
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Victorian Island Cordillera Association (VICA) | Hilda Amino
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Victorian Filipino Canadian Association (VFCA) | Annette Beech
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Victorian Filipino Canadian Caregiver Association (VFCCA) | Annette Beech
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Victorian Filipino Canadian Seniors Association (VFCSA) | Annette Beech
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Zambales Society in BC | Merlina Fayusal / Chona Tomelden
AREA REPRESENTATIVES
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Victoria | Annette Beech
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Maple Ridge | Liza Pacio
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Fort St. John | Ovvian Castrillo-Hill
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Kamloops | Dr. Felian Cabael
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Prince George | Lorenzo Sia
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ORGANIZATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES
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Adamson University Alumni BC | Rudy Antonio
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Alpha Kappa Rho Int’l Humanitarian Service Fraternity Sorority (AKRHO) | Mark Jason Rivera
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Aklanon Sto. Nino Association of BC | Luz Mcgillivray / Kirv Martelino / Ruth Quimpo Gomez / Shardelene Lamsen
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Antiqueno Cultural Association of BC | Mirasol Kahila / Nelly Molendras
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Aritao Association of Seattle and Vancouver | Joel Castillo
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Batangas Community of BC | Mario Hernandez
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Batangas Club of BC | Buena Kilala Chua / Dave Dimaya / Fe Asilo Brucal
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Bayanihan Cultural Housing Society (BCHS) | Annette Beech
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Benguet Society of British Columbia | Cliff Belgica / Bruce Ganase / Phoebe Sabado
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BIBAK Association of BC | Cliff Belgica / Arnold Dalluyon / Idz Tayaban / Randy Bentayen / Dwayne Berto
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BIBAK Okanagan Cultural Society | Alex Tabones
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Burnaby Filipino Cultural Society / Iane Penala / Allan Fernandez / Michelle Policarpio
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Catanduanes International Association of BC | Rene Alcantara
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Cebuano Society of BC | Antonio Ortega / Ethan Michael Castro
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Circulo Cagayano Association of BC | Rudy Tuliao / Ching Colobong
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Circulo Pampangueno Association of BC | Salve Dayao / Arman Arellano / Arcie Lim / Christian Cunanan
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Filipino Canadian Construction Society of BC | Amado Mercado Jr./ Amado Mercado III / Diosdado Mendoza
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Filipino Canadian Heritage Society of BC | Dax Camarsi / imarosa Roine / Rey Fortaleza / Janice Lozano
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Filipino Patriot Society of BC | Rene Bahena
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Filipino Seniors Club of BC | Delano de Belen / Helen dela Rosa / Carlos Castro
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Forever Young Seniors Society in BC | Merlina Fayusal
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Fraternal Order of Eagles - True North Hinirang Eagles Club | James Mark Villamayor
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Grupo Ilocano Association of BC | Ana Naperalski
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Intercity Basketball League | Genaro Tambogan
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Kalinga Association of BC | Susanne Balonggay
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Kwantlen Polytechnic University Pinoy Community (KPU Pinoy) | Dennis Saavedra
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Mabuhay House | Lester de Guzman / Sammie Joe Rumbaoa / Christine Carino
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Marinduque Association of BC | Silvino (Bennu) Luarca / Anicia Miles / Mary Almonte
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Negrense Association of BC | Cris Sotana / Natie Sotana
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New Westminster Philippine Festival Society | Salve Dayao
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North Peace Filipino Canadian Association | Ovvian Castrillo-Hill
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Philippine Bicol Association of BC | Robert Azana / Myla Bagasbas Marrinier
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Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) Vancouver Canada | Bert Parungao / Shailene Caparas / Ernesto Ong / Antonio Matias
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Philippine Canada Trade Council (PCTC) | Arnedo Lucas / Anna Cervantes Lu
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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
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PNA Philippine Nurses Association of British Columbia / Clifford Belgica
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Pinoy Buzz | Janice Lozano
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Pinoy Canada BC | Carmela del Rosario
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Pinoy Pride Vancouver Society | Gary Lising / Virgilio Hilario
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Prince George Filipino Canadian Association | Lorenzo Sia
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Radyo Pinoy BC | Leo Ocampo
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Reyfort Media Group | Rey Fortaleza
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Rinconada Association of BC | Mel Abonita
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Rotary Club of Vancouver Mountainview | Mary Anne Velayo / Matt Caparas / Via Fearnley / Bert Parungao
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The Royal City Sister City Society of BC | Anicia Miles
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Saint Mary University Alumni Association of BC | George Gutierrez / Joel Castillo
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San Fabian Society of BC | Ester Love Cheer
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Santa Maria Association of BC | Ompong Gayap
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Sambayanang Pilipino of BC | Rudy Tuliao
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SeedCare International Ministries | Shailene Caparas
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SOCCSKSARGEN Association of BC | Haydee del Pedro
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Society of Filipino Engineers in BC | Alvin Aggari
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United Architects of the Philippines British Columbia Chapter| Reynold Orogo / Fredelyn Bernabe-Ramos
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United Masskara Cultural Association of BC | Agnes Uguil
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University of the Philippines Alumni Association in BC | Mylene Villanueva-Lim / Anita Aytona / Bella Balisi Bevilacqua / Stephen Andrada
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Victorian Island Cordillera Association (VICA) | Hilda Amino
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Victorian Filipino Canadian Association (VFCA) | Annette Beech
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Victorian Filipino Canadian Caregiver Association (VFCCA) | Annette Beech
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Victorian Filipino Canadian Seniors Association (VFCSA) | Annette Beech
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Zambales Society in BC | Merlina Fayusal / Chona Tomelden




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.




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