Mindanao is the theme of Vaughan Fiesta Extravaganza (VFE) 2019. It is the second largest island in the Philippines. Majority of Filipino Muslims live in Mindanao. There are 13 non-Muslim indigenous groups in Mindanao, one of them is the “Manobo” tribe from Agusan province. Agusan is the hometown of Joey Abrellina, one of the producers and organizers of VFE 2019. Von, Gizele and Joey in colourful Manobo attire.Volunteers at Vaughan Fiesta Extravaganza 2019 Gate
Government Officials
Eric Santos, celebrity,  picture with audience
Scroll presented by MPP’s Gila Martow and Michael TibolloPhilippine Independence Day Council beauties
Filipino Canadian Associations of Vaughan officials 

Remarkable Masters of Ceremony, Gizele Mirasol, Philip Beloso and Kristianne Pascual!

For more information, please visit: www.vaughanfiestaextravaganza.ca; www.fcav.ca; PinoyRadio.Com www.facebook.com/fcav.vaughan

The biggest Filipino-Canadian summer event yet in the City of Vaughan, dubbed as “Vaughan FIESTA EXTRAVAGANZA 2019” will be held at Dufferin Clark District Park Grounds on July 20 and 21, 2019, Saturday and Sunday.

“Vaughan Fiesta Extravaganza 2019” is a summer event that celebrates Filipino Heritage in Ontario and across Canada that will promote multicultural awareness and appreciation of Philippine heritage. This is one way of recognizing the achievements of the Filipino Community that has contributed to the social and economic fabric of Canada. It should be noted that the City of Vaughan is a sister city of Baguio, Philippines and home to more than 13,000 hard-working Filipinos and a growing Filipino community.

The main highlights of the festival are: Non-Stop Entertainment and Musical Extravaganza, Food Expo, Filipino Heritage Exhibits, Cultural Dance Presentation, Bumper2Bumper Auto Show, featured TFC Kapamilya Stars and celebrity guests and more.

We are bringing together Filipino entrepreneurs, artists and cultural groups from Canada and will showcase Philippines’ best in mainstream venue in the City of Vaughan. Part of the proceeds will help to renovate Patricia Kemp Community Centre, the home of the Filipino-Canadian Association of Vaughan (FCAV).

For more information, please visit: www.vaughanfiestaextravaganza.ca; www.fcav.ca; PinoyRadio.Com www.facebook.com/fcav.vaughan  or call : 905-781-6165 (Von), 647-395-4503 (Joey );416-670-4498 (Erlinda)

The Filipino Day in Vaughan to commemorate the 121^st Anniversary of Philippine Independence was celebrated on Saturday, June 8, 2019. The Philippine flag was officially raised at 10:00 a.m. at Vaughan City Hall. In attendance were Members of Vaughan Council: Deputy Mayor Mario Ferri, Regional Councillors Gino Rosati and Linda Jackson; Councillors Marilyn Iafrate, Sandra Racco and Alan Shefman. Also in attendance, were Hon. Peter Kent, P.C., MP for Thornhill; Deb Schulte, MP for King-Vaughan; Francesco Sorbara, MP Vaughan-Woodbridge; Gila Martow, MPP for Thornhill; Stephen Lecce, MPP for King-Vaughan; Miss Manila 2019 and entourage, associations, residents and members of the community

MPs Deb Schulte and Francesco Sorbara both presented their respective greetings as well as, greetings from the Right Hon. Prime Minister Trudeau. In his greetings, Prime Minister Trudeau stated that the foundation of the relationship between Canada and the Philippines are built through many generations of cultural bonds. The Prime Minister acknowledged there are more than 837, 000 Canadians of Filipino origin that call Canada home.

Likewise, MP Peter Kent presented his own greetings as well as, the greetings from Hon. Andrew Scheer, Official Leader of Progressive Conservative, Canada. Hon. Scheer stated that it was the previous Conservative government that received more immigrants from the Philippines than from anywhere else in the world. He also noted that the Filipino community is one the fastest growing communities in Canada and that Filipino Canadians are resilient and hard-working citizens. In addition, MPPs Gila Martow and Stephen Lecce brought their own respective greetings.

Following the speeches by dignitaries were entertainment and lunch featuring Filipino food. Philippine Heritage Band played Lupang Hinirang and O Canada followed by Stand-Up Performance; St. Paschal Choir sang “Ay, Ay, Ay O Pag-ibig” and “Tagumpay Nating Lahat”; and the Solid Rock Indigenous performed a Cordillera cultural dance.

The celebration was also successful due to the coordinated efforts of the Planning Committee namely:  Erlinda Insigne, pres, Filipino Canadian Association of Vaughan (FCAV);  Aurelia de Lara, pres, Philippine Heritage Band (PHB); Jackie Cristini, director, FCAV;  Leonina Magtibay, St. Paschal Choir; Marilyn Baguilod, Solid Rock Indigenous; Gizele Mirasol and Nestor Von Canton, MCBN Media Group /Pinoy Radio Inc.

INVITATION

JOIN US AT OFFICIAL FLAG RAISING TO CELEBRATE THE 121st ANNIVERSARY OF PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY!

WHEN:
Saturday, June 8, 2019, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Photo opportunity at 10:00 a.m.

WHERE:
Vaughan City Hall, 2141 Major Mackenzie Drive – at flagpoles near
front entrance (Southeast of Keele and Major Mackenzie)

WHAT:
To commemorate the 121st anniversary of Philippine Independence Day, the City of Vaughan will officially
fly the Filipino flag and recognize June 8 as Filipino Day. The City of Vaughan is a twin city of
Baguio, Philippines. Following the flag raising, program and entertainment will be held at the Courtyard
followed by lunch featuring Filipino food.

WHO:
Hon. Maurizio Bevilacqua, P.C., Mayor and Members of Council
Hon. Rosalita Prospero, Consul General, Philippine Consulate, Toronto
Hon. Peter Kent, P.C., Member of Parliament, Thornhill
Deborah Schulte, Member of Parliament, King-Vaughan
Francesco Sorbara, Member of Parliament, Vaughan-Woodbridge
Gila Martow, Member of Provincial Parliament, Thornhill
Michael Tibollo, Member of Provincial Parliament, Vaughan-Woodbridge
Stephen Lecce, Member of Provincial Parliament, King-Vaughan
Filipino-Canadian Association of Vaughan
Philippine Heritage Band
MCBN Media Group / PINOY Radio Inc.
The Paschal Strings
Greenhills Christian Fellowship
Solid Rock Indigenous Group
Residents and Community Groups

Contact: Carol  4164539348; Aurelia 6478955583; Jackie 4167329119; Linda 4166704498

The Filipino-Canadian Association of Vaughan (FCAV) and BIBAK jointly organized a fundraising event to be held on Saturday, October 20, at 6:30pm, Patricia Kemp Community Centre (PKCC), 7894 Dufferin St., Vaughan.

The fundraising event entitled “ Bangon Kordelyera – Hope for Itogon”  is in conjunction with the 21^st Anniversary of the Twinning between the City of Vaughan and Baguio City, Philippines. It includes Dinner-Dance, Silent Auction and Raffle Draw.

All donations will go to the victims of Typhoon Mangkhut / Ompong in Itogon, Benguet province. Proceeds from the ticket sales will to go fixing PKCC gym roof.

FCAV  is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1990 to promote community spirit among Filipinos, assimilate Filipino culture and values into the Canadian society and participate in civic and social events within the community. FCAV was instrumental in the realization of Friendship Agreement between City of Vaughan, Canada and Baguio City, Philippines.

BIBAK is a community-based organization of Filipino Canadians in Ontario from the 5 provinces of the mountainous Cordillera Region, namely,  Benguet, Ifugao, Bontoc, Apayao and Kalinga. Philippines.

 Among the BIBAK provinces, Itogon which is located in Benguet incurred the most number of casualties. It was reported more than 100 people dead caused by the landslides and many more wounded, injured, missing, and houses damaged.   Most of the people killed were miners and 80% came from Ifugao. Their families and relatives have camped at the foot of the mountain refusing to leave until they bring home their body of their loved ones. 

 Should you or your organization wish to donate and support the event, please refer to the attached Flyer and click to the links:

General Admission – Dinner Dance sale tickets link

Donation only link – this is for people who might not be able to attend and just want to donate.

Likewise, please visit: www.fcav.ca and/or www.facebook.com/fcav.vaughan

Thank you.

Philippine Canadian Friendship Parkette located south of Patricia Kemp Community Centre (PKCC) was unveiled on Saturday, September 8, 2018. The attendees included Consul Edna Mae Lazaro of the Philippine Consulate; Regional Councillor Gino Rosati; Frank Miele, FCAV Adviser; community leaders and the Filipino-Canadian Association of Vaughan (FCAV).

The Parkette was funded in part by the City of Vaughan thru the Canada 150 Community Grant in 2017.  FCAV requested the funding to beautify the south corner of PKCC by naming it a parkette called Philippine Canadian Friendship Parkette. It was supposed to be installed last year during the celebration of Canada 150 Anniversary, however, it was delayed.

The Parkette sign has the logo of the City of Vaughan, Baguio City and FCAV. It is a testament of Friendship between the City of Vaughan (Canada) and the Baguio City (Philippines) – sister cities since 1997.

FCAV will be beautifying the parkette by installing benches and landscaping it. The parkette will provide FCAV members and the general public a place to enjoy such as picnics and small gatherings to promote social interaction and friendship.

In addition, the Filipino Canadian Association of Vaughan sign was installed beside the sign Patricia Kemp Community Centre facing Dufferin Street.  Also, the address number: 7894 was affixed.

We would like to thank the Mayor and Council Members, particularly Regional Councillor Gino Rosati, and Staff for their continued support. Most especially, we would like to thank Frank Miele, FCAV adviser, for working so hard to have the signs installed just in time before the Anniversary of Twinning.

Likewise, we would like to thank FCAV members especially Jackie Cristini, Vittoro, Pastor Tuyading, Rommel Queddeng and Elmo for their assistance.

The Vaughan Fiesta Extravaganza (VFE) to celebrate Filipino culture was held on Saturday, June 23, 2018 and Sunday, June 24, 2018 on the grounds of Dufferin-Clarke Community Centre. In conjunction with the Filipino Heritage month, VFE aspires to celebrate the impact of the Filipino community in the City of Vaughan & surrounding communities by featuring Food Expos, Non-stop Entertainment and Music, Cultural Dances, a Bumper2Bumper Auto Show and TFC Kapamilya Superstars. The two-day event began with a parade that included various organizations such as the Philippine Heritage Band (PHB), Ati-Atihan, Culture Philippines of Ontario (CPO), Filipino Canadian Association of Vaughan (FCAV), and LUNIJO productions to name a few. The collaboration of these Filipino groups coordinated by the VFE planning committee  has made The Vaughan Fiesta Extravaganza the largest celebration of Filipino culture in the City of Vaughan by far. The Vaughan Fiesta Extravaganza serves as an important tool to celebrate the Filipino culture that contributes to the diverse cultural, economic and social fabric of Canada.

Musical performances were composed of local and international Filipino talents brought by the MCBN Media Group/ Pinoy Radio Inc. and The Filipino Canadian Association of Vaughan in cooperation with The Filipino Channel (TFC). Filipino superstars Kim Chiu, Jay-R and Geo 0culture. Cultural Dances were also a major influence that shaped the VFE. The Cultural Dances created an aura of reminiscence and pride to all those who attended as it served as a reminder to be connected to our Filipino roots. Food was provided by a wide variety of Fil-Can entrepreneurs composed of FV Foods, Kabalen, Kapitbahay, Cusina, Something Sweet and Sinugba Foods that swept the grounds with the delicious smells of Filipino Foods. As well, the infamous Bumper2Bumper Auto Show  has made an entrance showcasing Filipino and prowess in the automotive industry.

The major sponsors consisting of Anthony Insigne of Remax West Realty Inc, TD Canada Trust, Agnes Miranda of the World Financial Group (WFG), Philippine Airlines (PAL) and Robinsons Land Corporation were present to show encouragement of the Vaughan Fiesta Extravaganza.  The VFE was also supported and in partnership with the Consulate General of the Philippines, York Regional Police and the Canadian Armed Forces led by the First Filipino-Canadian to command The Royal Regiment of Canada, Lt. Col Joseph Nonato.

As a symbol cooperation and support The Honourable Rosalita Prospero Philippine Consul-General; Mayor Bevilacqua and Members of Council; Members of Parliament: P. Kent, D. Schulte, F. Sorbara; Members of Provincial Parliament: M. Tibollo, and S. Lecce; former MPP for Thornhill Mario Racco, Liberal MP Candidate of Thornhill G. Gladstone,  FCAV Advisor F. Miele and  Regional Councillor Candidate F. Winegust have made an attendance that solidified the relationship between the Filipino Community and the City of Vaughan.

For more information, please visit:  Media & Pinoy Radio facebook and FCAV facebook. – please get the exact names.

The Filipino Day in Vaughan to commemorate the 120^th Anniversary of Philippine Independence was celebrated on Sunday, June 10, 2018. The Philippine flag was officially raised at 10:15 a.m. at the Courtyard of Vaughan City Hall. Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and Members of Council:  Deputy Mayor Mario Ferri, Regional Councillors Gino Rosati and Sunder Singh; Councillors Marilyn Iafrate, Rosanna DeFrancesca, Sandra Racco and Alan Shefman attended the Flag Raising.  Also attended the ceremony were Bernadette Fernandez, Deputy Consul General, Philippine Consulate;  Hon. Peter Kent, P.C., MP for Thornhill; Deb Schulte, MP for King-Vaughan; Francesco Sorbara, MP Vaughan-Woodbridge; Michael Tibollo, MPP for Vaughan-Woodbridge; Stephen Lecce, MPP for King-Vaughan; residents and members of the community

Mayor Bevilacqua acknowledged the contributions of Filipinos in the City of Vaughan and awarded a plaque to the Planning Committee on the occasion of the 120^th Anniversary of Philippine Independence.

Deputy Consul General Fernandez delivered an inspiring message stating that June was declared Filipino month at Toronto Council as well as the Toronto School Board. In his message, Hon. Kent, noted that the Philippine flag is being raised at Parliament Hill which started by the late Senator Enverga.  MPs Deb Schulte emphasized that with the changes of immigration, her office assisted a lot of Filipinos applying for permanent status. MP Francesco Sorbara pointed out Filipinos are everywhere citing that in British Columbia where he grew up, this is a Filipino association who was founded in 1973. Both MPPs elect Michael Tibollo and Stephen Lecce reiterated their support to the Filipino Canadian Association of Vaughan particularly the need to raise funds to fix the roof of Patricia Kemp Community so that the more than 12000 Filipinos in Vaughan can continue to avail its use to promote their culture among others. We would like to acknowledge Frank Miele, honorary member and adviser of FCAV, for his tremendous support. Likewise, we thank Gary Gladstone, Liberal MP Candidate, for attending.

Following the speeches by dignitaries were entertainment and lunch featuring Filipino food. Philippine Heritage Band sang Lupang Hinirang and O Canada followed by Stand Up Performance;  The Paschal Strings played instrumental Music entitled “We Say Mabuhay” and “Kay Ganda ang Ating Musika”; The Fairhavens Filipino Adventist Church performed Angklung Ensemble entitled  “ Tinikling” and “ Battle Hymn of the Republic; and the Solid Rock Indigenous performed cultural dance which were later joined by Hon. Peter Kent and MP Deborah Schulte and MPP Stephen Lecce –  to the delight of the audience.

In her closing remarks, Carol, pres of PHB, emphasized that the celebration was successful due to the support of Mayor Bevilacqua and Members of Council; Deputy Consul General Fernandez and staff; MPs and MPPs, participants and volunteers.

The celebration was also successful due to the coordinated efforts the Planning Committee namely:  Erlinda Insigne, pres, Filipino Canadian Association of Vaughan (FCAV);  Carol Banez, pres, Philippine Heritage Band (PHB); Aurelia de Lara, vice-pres, PHB;  Deanna Patawaran, director, FCAV;  Leonina Magtibay, The Paschal Strings ; Pastor Jess Agol, Fairhavens Filipino Adventist Church;  Marilyn Baguilod, Solid Rock Indigenous; Nestor Von Canton and Joey Abrenilla, MCBN Media Group /Pinoy Radio Inc.

                                                          INVITATION

JOIN US AT OFFICIAL FLAG RAISING TO CELEBRATE THE 120th ANNIVERSARY OF PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY

WHEN:      Sunday, June 10, 2018, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Photo opportunity at 10:00 a.m.

WHERE:   Vaughhan City Hall, 2141 Major Mackenzie Drive – at flagpoles near
front entrance (Southeast of Keele and Major Mackenzie)

WHAT:    To commemorate the 120th anniversary of Philippine Independence Day, the
City of Vaughan will officially fly the Filipino flag and recognize June 10 as
Filipino Day. The City of Vaughan is a twin city of Baguio, Philippines.
Following the flag raising, program and entertainment will be held at the
Courtyard followed by lunch featuring Filipino food.

WHAT:    Hon. Maurizio Bevilacqua, P.C., Mayor and Members of Council
Hon. Rosalita Prospero, Consul General, Philippine Consulate, Toronto
Hon. Peter Kent, P.C., Member of Parliament, Thornhill
Deborah Schulte, Member of Parliament, King-Vaughan
Francesco Sorbara, Member of Parliament, Vaughan-Woodbridge
Gila Martow, Member of Provincial Parliament, Thornhill
Michael Tibollo, Member of Provincial Parliament, Vaughan-Woodbridge
Stephen Lecce, Member of Provincial Parliament, King-Vaughan
Filipino-Canadian Association of Vaughan
Philippine Heritage Band
The Paschal Strings
Fairhavens Adventist Church
Solid Rock Indigenous Group
MCBN Media Group / Pinoy Radio Inc.
Residents and Community Groups

Contact:  Carol 4164539348        Aurelia 6478955583        Linda 4166704498