Congratulations to the newly elected board members!!!
The following were elected as board members at the Annual General Meeting held on November 24th 2013 at the MFFC Centre:
For a term of 3 years:
- Jane Avila
- Gary de las Alas
- Nilo Santos
- Karen Tan
- Anna Torres
For a term of 1 year:
- Bina Comendador
- Ysmael Dalmacio
- Willy Maano
A new set of officers will be chosen at the next board meeting.
Filipino-Canadians Celebrates Philippine Independence Day
On Sunday, June 9, The MFFC (Markham Federation of Filipino Canadians) held a flag-raising ceremony and celebration at the Markham Civic Centre to commemorate the 115th Anniversary of the Philippine Independence.
Numerous guests and V.I.P.s participated in the event, including representatives from the Municipal, Provincial and Federal governments. Some of the dignitaries include Hon. Michael Chan., Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Councillor Alex Chiu, Consul General Junever Mahilum-West, and other members of the Markham and York Region councils and York Region Catholic and Public School Board Trustees.
Hawaiian Class
Hawaiian class weekly a schedule : Sep. 12/20 start back due to Covid 19
2019 Philippine Independence Day Celebration & Rizal Monument Unveiling
You are cordially invited to attend our Independence Day celebration in Markham on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at 9:00 am. The Flag Raising Ceremony and the Rizal Monument unveiling will be held at the Luneta Gardens, Box Grove Community Park. A short program will follow.
MFFC Receives Grant for Choir Program for Seniors
The Markham Federation of Filipino Canadians (MFFC) is launching a new choir program called “Seniors in Symphony”. The program has received a federal grant of $24,896 from the New Horizons for Seniors program and support of local community organizations.
Participants Learn Practical Computer Skills at MFFC Seminar
The Markham Federation of Filipino Canadians (MFFC) held a very informative and useful computer seminar on Sunday, November 21, 2010 located at the MFFC Centre in Markham. The event was targeted towards individuals who possess basic computer skills but wish to enhance their knowledge of their computers for practical, everyday usage. Topics included general computer operations, useful keyboard/mouse functions, managing files, surfing the Internet, and social networking, such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and more.
Successful Medical Fair Promotes Health and Wellness
Congratulations to a successful medical fair held by the MFFC (Markham Federation of Filipino Canadians) and the FCMA (Filipino Canadian Medical Association). The event was held at the MFFC Centre, Markham on Sunday, Sept 12, 2010.
The event brought together a group of skilled and experienced Filipino-Canadian professionals. Among
the prestigious line of guest speakers were physicians, cardiologist, urologist, pharmacists, dentists, psychiatrist, and other health care providers. The sessions included topics that addressed popular health concerns, including: prevention and early detection of cancer and other health risks, psychiatric illnesses,
erectile dysfunction, female health problems, youth and beauty, oral hygiene, and other health concerns.
CALL FOR NOMINATION - 2010 MFFC Distinguished Achievement Awards
About the Awards
This year marks the 21th anniversary of the Markham Federation of Filipino Canadians. To commemorate this significant milestone, MFFC will hold a Dinner Dance Fundraising Event on October 16, 2010 at the Thornhill Community Centre, 7755 Bayview Ave., Markham Ontario. The highlight of this celebration is the presentation of the MFFC Distinguished Achievement Awards. These awards are intended to recognize and honor persons of Filipino heritage who have not just achieved distinction in their field of endeavor, bringing honor and prestige to the Markham community but have availed themselves to the community for community services.
The Association invites you to nominate people that you feel are deserving of these prestigious awards. Nominators are required to be members of MFFC or residents of Markham.
Sweet Taste of Broadway
Mila Astorga-Garcia
October 16, 2009
A scene from Sound of Music portion of Taste of Broadway, The Classics.
MARKHAM - It was a shining moment for the Markham Federation of Filipino Canadians (MFFC), when its musical production, “Taste of Broadway, The Classics,” received a standing ovation from the audience of a packed concert hall.
At the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts where the huge musical production was staged last Saturday, Oct. 10, the pride and excitement of the performers, organizers and the volunteers were easily discernible from their big smiles as they acknowledged the finale’s applause.