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President Benigno Aquino III’s State Visit to Canada

May 19th, 2015 | Posted by FCAV in News Updates - (Comments Off on President Benigno Aquino III’s State Visit to Canada)

On May 7th, 2015, President Benigno Aquino III of the Philippines made a historic visit to Canada on a three-city tour that saw the signing of significant bilateral agreements that will encourage greater trade between Canada and the Philippines, increased security, and development opportunities aimed at reducing poverty in the Philippines.

President Aquino’s trip began with a red carpet welcome at Ottawa International Airport, where he was greeted by Foreign Affairs Minister Rob Nicolson, International Trade Minister Ed Fast, and Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander.

The president was then officially welcomed to Rideau Hall by His Excellency the Right Hon. David Johnson, the Governor General of Canada, and the Hon. Jason Kenney, Minister of National Defence and Minister for Multiculturalism.Aquino Photo 1

 

In the afternoon, Prime Minister Stephen Harper welcomed President Aquino to the House of Commons for a joint press conference where they announced key initiatives that will deepen the strong Canada-Philippines bilateral relations, including launching exploratory discussing towards a free trade agreement (FTA) and to work towards upgrading the existing Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA). These initiatives will give Canadian businesses increased opportunities for growth in the Asia-Pacific region.

 

 

 

Minister of International Development and Minister for La Francophonie, Christian Paradis, and his Filipino counterpart signed an important framework that outlines the commitments of both governments toward reducing poverty in Philippines.

 

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President Aquino and the Filipino delegation were joined by Prime Minister Harper and many Parliamentarians and Senators, including Senator Tobias C. Enverga, Canada’s first Senator of Filipino descent, as they continued their visit to Toronto and Vancouver. President Aquino attended a community event at Roy Thomson Hall where he spoke to several thousand members of Canada’s 800,000 strong Filipino community. At this event, Prime Minister Harper announced that Philippines was the number one source country for immigrant to Canada in 2014.

 

It was a pleasure to welcome President Aquino to Canada. During his highly productive visit we were pleased to announce several important bilateral initiatives in the areas of commerce, development and security that will benefit citizens in both countries. His visit also provided an opportunity to introduce the President to Canada’s hard working Filipino communities and highlight some of their major contributions to the fabric of our society,” said Prime Minister Harper.

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Finally, Minister Kenney welcomed President Aquino to Vancouver, on behalf of the Government of Canada. On his arrival, President Aquino presented Minister Kenney with a gift of a favorite Filipino snack, Chicharrón. They then addressed a gathering of the Filipino community to close out this historic visit by highlighting the strong and growing friendship between Canada and the Philippines.

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The Office of the Hon. Jason Kenney, PC, MP

Calgary Southeast

www.JasonKenney.ca

President Benigno Aquino III Toronto Visit on May 8

April 25th, 2015 | Posted by FCAV in News Updates - (Comments Off on President Benigno Aquino III Toronto Visit on May 8)

President Benigno Aquino is popular among Filipino-Canadians for his efforts to tackle corruption and build the economy. (Ted Aljibe/AFP/Getty Images)

President Aquino’s bilateral visit to Canada will provide an opportunity for both leaders to reaffirm the close relationship between Canada and the Philippines, based on strong people-to-people ties. Discussions between the two leaders will focus on expanding trade and investment, as well as cooperation on a range of issues, including development and countering threats to regional and global security. As Chair of APEC in 2015, the Philippines shares Canada’s commitment to fostering the participation of small- and medium- sized enterprises in the global economy. The two leaders will also meet with members of Canada’s vibrant Filipino community.

If you are interested to join us and meet the President, please REGISTER here.

 

This Is Our Flag, These Are Our People

March 7th, 2015 | Posted by FCAV in News Updates - (Comments Off on This Is Our Flag, These Are Our People)

Canadian 50 Flag Celebration

On February 13, the Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario set out to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Canadian flag in a big way. Thank you for being a part of the commemoration of this important milestone for our country.

If you haven’t already heard, human flag photograph is available for viewing and downloading on our website: http://arts.lgontario.ca/flag.

Photographer Edward Burtynsky and the Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario.

Additionally, on the “behind the scenes” section of the site, you will find a link to video and photos taken during the event. We encourage you to download and share, as you should rightly be proud to have participated in this historic occasion.

FCAV represented by Erlinda Insigne and Lurvie DeBlois.

Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario                                                                                                                 Queen’s Park Toronto, Ontario M7A 1A1

Honourable Peter Kent Visit

March 6th, 2015 | Posted by FCAV in News Updates - (Comments Off on Honourable Peter Kent Visit)

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SNAP Vaughan East has been published! You can view and share the photos online here: http://snapd.at/eer73b.

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April 5th, 2014 | Posted by FCAV in Important Links | News Updates - (Comments Off on Links)

About Dementia

To better understand the impact of dementia and missing incidents to family caregivers, we encourage you to watch and share this short documentary about our kababayan Rosita Dela Cruz and her husband, Juanito, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease 14 year ago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxSERP-YE7U&list=PLgVmOBAG_TLNEnAxhq7A-F9w9wxsiJ843

The Alzheimer Society of Ontario, in partnership with the Government of Ontario, is expanding the award-winning Finding Your WayTM   program by reaching out to Arabic, Filipino, Tamil and Urdu communities. The multicultural safety awareness initiative for people with dementia who may go missing or become lost is now available in 12 languages, helping society as a whole better understand some of the behaviours associated with the disease and in turn providing tools to deal with the risk of going missing.

Finding Your Way is an award-winning program by the Alzheimer Society of Ontario that helps keep people with dementia safe. The program is now made available in additional languages including Tagalog. The Tagalog campaign,

Hanapin ang Iyong Daan , was launched in February  at the North Toronto Memorial Community Centre. Materials and resources are now available for the Filipino community and can be found online:

http://www.alzheimer.ca/en/on/Finding-Your-Way-Tagalog

Why is it important to educate the Filipino community about dementia?

The risks of people going missing are greater when the community, caregivers or people with dementia themselves are unaware of the potentially severe consequences.

  • Preparation and planning are crucial to prevent people with dementia from going missing, and to ensure they are found safely and quickly. Currently, there is very little awareness of missing incidents in our communities and many people do not know where to seek help.

Anyone who has dementia and is able to walk is at risk of going missing

  • Statistics show that three out of five people with dementia will go missing at some point.[1]
  • 50 per cent of those who go missing for 24 hours risk serious injury or death from exposure, hypothermia and drowning.[2]
  • 75 per cent of people who go missing are found within 2.4 kilometers from where they disappeared.

[1] www.alz.org, Alzheimer’s Association

[2] Search is an Emergency, Alzheimer Society of Canada

Shared by: Thessa Sandoval, Media Consultant for Alzheimer Society of Ontario Focus Communications

POSTED: March 17, 2015


 

PM Announces Government contribution to the Typhoon HAIYAN relief fund for the Philippines

Typhoon HAIYAN Relief Fund

Civic Hero Award

February 5th, 2014 | Posted by FCAV in News Updates - (Comments Off on Civic Hero Award)

Civic Hero Award Presented to Erlinda Insigne

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Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and   Members of Council present the Civic Hero Award for Ward 5 to Erlinda   Insigne.

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​Feb. 4, 2014

The Civic Hero Award for Ward 5 was presented to Erlinda Insigne by Vaughan Council on Feb. 4. She was recognized for her community leadership, volunteerism and active involvement in the Filipino community and the Filipino-Canadian Association of Vaughan.

 

“Erlinda Insigne has made outstanding contributions in support of the Filipino community in Vaughan through her passionate work as a volunteer and mentor,” said Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua. “Her tireless dedication to enrich civic life for others has touched many residents and inspired important partnerships, including a Friendship Agreement formed in 1997 between the City of Vaughan and Baguio City, Philippines.”

 

Mrs. Insigne is the founding director of the Filipino-Canadian Association of Vaughan, which was created to provide assistance to Filipino-Canadians in need. The association also promotes community spirit among Filipinos and encourages participation in civic and social events. Mrs. Insigne organizes various community fundraisers and initiates partnerships with schools, community groups and other organizations.

 

She is the recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee and Golden Jubilee commemorative medals for her work with the association in support of Filipino culture and values within the Filipino-Canadian community in Thornhill.

 

“Mrs. Insigne’s involvement in the Filipino community in Vaughan and her efforts to preserve Filipino culture and beliefs are an excellent example of what it means to be a civic hero,” said Ward 5 Councillor Alan Shefman. “Mrs. Insigne’s generosity and her commitment to helping others are effecting positive change in the community.”

 

The Civic Hero Award is presented annually to one resident from each of Vaughan’s five wards. The awards recognize outstanding achievement and individual contributions to the community.

 

Annual General Meeting

January 19th, 2014 | Posted by FCAV in News Updates - (Comments Off on Annual General Meeting)
Hi everyone, please note the following:

What:              Annual General Meeting
When:              Sunday, January 26 at 5:00 p.m.
Where:            Patricia Kemp Com. Centre  – gym …
Purpose:          To inform the members what is happening at Patricia Kemp Community Centre.. There is a possibility of demolition if we are unable to raise enough funds.

Thanks.
linda

Welcoming DART Team!

December 30th, 2013 | Posted by fcav in News Updates - (Comments Off on Welcoming DART Team!)

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On Thursday, December 19, various Filipino organizations and media along with Sen. Enverga Jr., MP Mark Adler and others travelled to Trenton to welcome a contingent of 315 members of Canadian Forces Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) who spent 40 days doing humanitarian work in typhoon-ravaged areas in central Philippines.

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The DART Team did a great job in helping the victims of super typhoon Haiyan.  For the enormous tasks that the DART Team did and the generous aid that the Canadian government provided to the Philippines, not to mention the dollar-for-dollar match up, we can only speak from the bottom of our hearts to say over and over again: Thank you, Canada! Thank you, Prime Minister Harper! and Thank You, DART Team.

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City of Vaughan delegation visited their sister city, Baguio, for the “Penagbenga” festival.

December 24th, 2013 | Posted by fcav in News Updates - (Comments Off on City of Vaughan delegation visited their sister city, Baguio, for the “Penagbenga” festival.)

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On February 18, 2013, delegation from the City of Vaughan participated in the “Penagbenga” festival otherwise known as Flower festival.  Panagbenga is the largest festival in the region. The festival is always celebrated in February for a month. The highlight of the festivities was February 23 & 24 where the delegation participated in the street and float parade attended by over a million people.

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The Canada Trade Mission headed by Oswald Tugadi, president, Philippine Chamber of Commerce, Toronto and coordinated by Cora dela Cruz, Executive Director, Canadian-Philippine Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines were also in Baguio to explore economic opportunities between Canada and the Philippines. They also participated in the Street Parade.

The delegation from Vaughan also participated in the planting of Sister City trees, Sister City forum and the Business forum.

Overall, the Vaughan delegation and the Canada Trade Mission had a wonderful time.

We need your support!

November 28th, 2013 | Posted by fcav in News Updates - (Comments Off on We need your support!)

Dear Kababayan,

We need your support!

The City of Vaughan has granted us a 20 year lease of this building with a condition to raise 200,000 within a two-year period to renovate this building.

Many do not think that the Filipino Canadian community is able to afford maintaining a community center. That we lack political strength and are disunited.

Until now, there has been no reason, cause or goal that the Filipino Canadians in Vaughan could rally to support.

Now, we are asking for your help to build and establish the Filipino Canadian Cultural Centre of Vaughan – a lasting legacy that will benefit our children and generations to come.

A cultural centre that will help nurture and educate future generations our our cultural traditions, our traits and the values that distinguish us and make us strong as a people.
A centre that would help establish a meeting place where we can gather together for family and social events.
A centre that would provide help, assistance and services for newcomers, the unemployed, the seniors and the youth.
A centre that would enable Filipino-Canadian community to cooperate and work with other community groups, government agencies and business institutions to improve our lives and contribute to the betterment of this city, this province and this great country.

Together with God’s help and our bayanihan attitude, WE CAN!
To donate online go to www.fcav.ca

Thank you!

Erlinda Insigne
Tel. No.: (905) 881-4600
Email: fcav@rogers.com