2019 Overseas Voting Notice
The Philippine Consulate General Toronto is pleased to forward the Notice to the Public : Overseas Voting for Senators and Party-List Representatives in the 2019 Philippine National Election. Click here for the notice.
Markham Federation of Filipino Canadians Celebrate Canada Day
By: Mhykel A Escano
On Sunday, July 1st, the Markham Federation of Filipino Canadians celebrated Canada Day at Milne Dam Conservation Park (8251 McCowan Rd). The well attended event was filled with children’s activities, the People’s Parade, international food and entertainment provided by people all over the GTA. This annual event is sponsored by the City of Markham and was once again emceed by Alan Bell.
Media Coverage of Rizal Monument Groundbreaking
See the media coverage here by Markham Review.
Media Advisory: Commemorating a Philippine National Hero: Markham to break ground for Rizal Monument
See media advisory here from the city of Markham. Please join us in this momentous event.
Rizal Monument Ground-breaking Rites to Highlight 2018 Markham Independence Celebrations
article writien by: Mogi Mogado
The Markham Filipino community will hold its 120th Philippine Independence celebrations starting at 11:00 a.m. on June 10, 2018 at the city's Civic Centre grounds. As usual, according to the Markham Federation of Filipino Canadians, sponsor of the event, the public is invited.
2018 Philippine Independence Day Celebration
You are cordially invited to attend our Independence Day celebration in Markham on Sunday, June 10, 2018. The Flag Raising Ceremony will be at 11:00 am to be held at the City of Markham Civic Center, 101 Town Centre Boulevard, off Highway 7, west of Warden. A short program will follow. After the program, please proceed to the Luneta Gardens for the Rizal monument ground breaking.
The luncheon and entertainment will be held at the Markham Federation of Filipino Canadians Community Center located at 1151 Denison St., Units 8 to 11, Markham, Ont. L3R 3Y4. Click here to download and print the flyer.
The Markham Federation of Filipino Canadians’ (MFFC) Community-Based Projects for Seniors has been funded by the Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program
The Seniors of the Markham Federation of Filipino Canadians (MFFC) have a lot to celebrate! Their application for Community-Based Projects for Seniors has been approved in the amount of $ 20,719 and activities are now in the works starting March 1, 2018 until February 28, 2019.
Philippine Consulate General Toronto's Advisory dated 14 December 2017
Dear Kababayans,
In line with the Philippine Consulate General's objective to reach out to more Filipinos in need of consular services, click here for a copy of its Advisory dated 14 December 2017 informing that the Consulate will open for consular transactions to the public on the first Saturdays of February, May, August and November 2018 from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon.
Congratulations to the New Board Members Elected in 2017!
The Markham Federation of Filipino Canadians held their general members’ meeting on Friday, December 8 at the MFFC Centre. The members welcome the newly elected officers for 2018 namely:
- Dr. Bina Comendador (3 year term)
- Ysmael Dalmacio (3 year term)
- Alicia Chiu (3 year term)
- Chit Bulos (3 year term)
- Myrna de Leon (3 year term)
- Karen Tan (2 year term)
- Gary de las Alas (2 year term)
- Jane Avila (1 year term)
- Anna Torres (1 year term)
- Emma Guerzon (1 year term)
A new set of officers will be chosen at the next board meeting.
A Fantastic showing of Taste of Broadway!
After a gruelling 18 months of planning, rehearsing, preparing and finally performing, the curtains cameup and the crowd went wild! The 4 th installment of Taste of Broadway shown on October 7 and 8 at theFlato Markham Theatre was greeted with hoots and applause. The 2 night show was a raving successand everyone cheered as the Markham Federation of Filipino Canadians Youth Performing Arts Groupsang and danced their way into everyone’s hearts!