{"id":2153,"date":"2019-11-02T23:19:02","date_gmt":"2019-11-03T03:19:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fcav.ca\/sitepages\/?p=2153"},"modified":"2022-06-26T00:16:57","modified_gmt":"2022-06-26T04:16:57","slug":"22nd-anniversary-of-twinning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.fcav.ca\/sitepages\/22nd-anniversary-of-twinning\/","title":{"rendered":"22nd Anniversary of Twinning"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 22nd\u00a0Anniversary of Twinning between the City of Vaughan and Baguio City was celebrated on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Patricia Kemp Community Centre, 7894 Dufferin St., Vaughan, Ontario, Canada.<\/p>\n

In October 30, 1997, \u201cTwinning\u201d otherwise called \u201cFriendship Agreement\u201d between the City of Vaughan, Canada and Baguio City, Philippines was signed.\u00a0 This inception marked the 1<sup>st<\/sup> Friendship Agreement between the governments of the Philippines and Canada in the province of Ontario. Its objective was to promote social, cultural and educational exchanges and economic opportunity between the two cities. The Filipino- Canadian Association of Vaughan or FCAV is very proud to have been the catalyst for this historical achievement.<\/p>\n

Since then, there have been official visits; educational student exchanges; participation in centennial celebration of Baguio City; yearly celebration of Philippine Independence in Vaughan known as Filipino Day; construction of the Twin City\u00a0 Monument Sign in Baguio City; Vaughan Fiesta Extravaganza to celebrate Filipino heritage and the granting of a 20-year lease of Patricia Kemp Community Centre to the Filipino-Canadian Association of Vaughan by the City in October 2012.<\/p>\n

FCAV\u00a0 is grateful to Mayor Bevilacqua and Members of Council, Hon. Peter Kent, MP for Thornhill, Hon. Michael Tibollo, MPP for Vaughan-Woodbridge; Deb Schulte, MP for King-Vaughan; Francesco Sorbara, MP for Vaughan-Woodbridge, Gila Martow, MPP for Thornhill for their support.<\/p>\n

As well, FCAV is thankful for the support of the Philippine Consulate headed by the Hon. Orontes\u00a0 Castro who attended the event.<\/p>\n

Likewise, FCAV is indebted to its officers, members and advisers, especially Professor Frank Miele, whose hard work and dedication throughout the years made the momentous occasion possible.<\/p>\n

The program was emceed by Von Canton,\u00a0 CEO of Media Group \/Pinoy Radio. \u00a0Entertainment included a cultural dance by the Solid Rock Indigenous;\u00a0 Filipino martial arts by instructor Gary, PUNITE; line dancing by FCAV seniors and Zumba headed by instructor, Aurora Laurel. The DJ was Ryan Orlanda, host of Pinoy Radio.<\/p>\n

The 22nd Anniversary of Twinning was indeed a remarkable event.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Philippines Consulate General Hon. Orontes\u00a0 Castro and Vaughan Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>FCAV Officers with Linda Jackson and Dignitaries<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>MP for Thornhill, Hon. Michael Tibollo, Councilor Gino Rosati and Dignitaries<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>MC Von Canton of Pinoy Radio<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>PHB President, MP Michael Tibollo, FCAV President, Hon. Orontes\u00a0 Castro, Deputy Mayor Ferri, Tony Insigne<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Zumba instructor Aurora Halili (2nd from left) and Seniors Line Dancers<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Zumba Dancers<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Guro Gary Garduce (center) with Punite Martial Arts Students<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Punite Martial Arts Demonstration<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Solid Rock Indigenous Group Performance<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Solid Rock Indigenous Group Performance<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The 22nd\u00a0Anniversary of Twinning between the City of Vaughan and Baguio City was celebrated on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Patricia Kemp Community Centre, 7894 Dufferin St., Vaughan, Ontario, Canada. In October 30, 1997, \u201cTwinning\u201d otherwise called \u201cFriendship Agreement\u201d between the City of Vaughan, Canada and Baguio City, Philippines was signed.\u00a0 This inception marked the …
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